Since ancient times, people have been searching for the secret of healthy longevity. In the long history of our country, the culture of traditional Chinese medicine has a long history, leaving a lot of valuable experience and wisdom for future generations. Nowadays, with the development of science and technology and the improvement of living standards, we are more and more aware of the importance of health preservation. So, how can we use the health preservation of traditional Chinese medicine to achieve a long and healthy life in our busy modern life? The answer lies in these 6 words: Chinese medicine has a knack for health preservation.
1. Yin and Yang balance.
Yin and Yang balance is the core concept of TCM health preservation. In ancient Chinese philosophy, yin and yang are the basic laws of the movement and development of all things in the universe. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the key to human health lies in the balance between yin and yang. When yin and yang are balanced, the functions of the human body will operate normally, the resistance will be enhanced, and diseases will not be invaded. To achieve yin and yang balance, we need to pay attention to the following:
1.Diet: Mix food reasonably, consume sufficient nutrients, and avoid picky eating and overeating. Eat more fruits and vegetables and less greasy, spicy and irritating foods.
2.Routine: Maintain a regular schedule, go to bed early and get up early, and avoid staying up late. You can take a proper lunch break at noon to nourish your mind.
3.Emotion management: Maintain a good mood and avoid excessive emotions and sorrows. Proper exercise and leisure activities can help release stress and maintain emotional stability.
2. Harmony of qi and blood.
Qi and blood are the material basis of the human body's vital activities. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the harmony of qi and blood is an important condition for human health. If the flow of qi and blood is not smooth, it will lead to various diseases. To reconcile qi and blood, we can start from the following aspects:
1.Diet: Eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, such as chicken, fish, tofu, etc. At the same time, appropriate intake of foods that have a blood-tonifying effect, such as red dates, longan, black sesame seeds, etc.
2.Exercise: Proper exercise can promote the flow of qi and blood and enhance physical fitness. Choose an exercise method that suits you, such as walking, tai chi, yoga, etc., and keep exercising and persevering.
3.Massage health: By massaging acupuncture points, you can regulate qi and blood, relieve fatigue and improve immunity. Learning some basic massage techniques, such as pressing Hegu and rubbing Zusanli, will help you maintain your daily health.
3. Viscera maintenance.
The human body has five internal organs, each performing its own duties, and jointly maintaining life activities. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the maintenance of the internal organs, believing that only by taking good care of the internal organs can we ensure good health. Here are some tips for organ care:
1.Heart Care: Maintain a good mood and avoid mood swings. Eating more red foods, such as red beans and tomatoes, can help nourish the heart.
2.Liver maintenance: The liver is the body's detoxification organ, to protect the liver, first of all, avoid staying up late and reduce alcohol intake. Eat more green foods, such as mung beans and cucumbers, which can help nourish the liver.
3.Spleen and stomach maintenance: The spleen and stomach are the foundation of the day after tomorrow, so we should pay attention to dietary conditioning and avoid overeating. Eating more yellow foods, such as pumpkin, corn, etc., helps to nourish the spleen and stomach.
4.Lung care: Keep indoor air fresh and avoid smoking and pollution. Eat more white foods, such as white fungus and pear, which can help moisten the lungs.
5.Kidney maintenance: Drink plenty of water and avoid overwork. Eating more black foods, such as black rice, black sesame seeds, etc., helps to nourish the kidneys.
Fourth, the meridians are unobstructed.
The meridians are the channels for the flow of qi and blood in the human body, and if the meridians are smooth, the body will be healthy. According to the theory of meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, meridians have the functions of regulating yin and yang, running qi and blood, connecting viscera, reflecting lesions, and regulating yin and yang. To keep the meridians open, the following measures can be taken:
1.Massage meridians: Learn some basic meridian massage techniques, such as massaging the foot sun bladder meridian, hand Taiyin lung meridian, etc., to help smooth the meridians.
2.Cupping**: Cupping can promote the smoothness of the meridians and relieve muscle soreness. Choose the right cupping area, such as back, waist, etc., and do cupping regularly**.
3.Moxibustion**: Moxibustion has the effect of warming the meridians, driving away cold and dehumidification. Choosing appropriate acupuncture points for moxibustion, such as Guan Yuan, Zusanli, etc., helps the meridians to flow smoothly.
5. Health care.
Health care is an important part of TCM health preservation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that disease prevention is more important than ** disease. Here are some health and wellness tips:
1.Pay attention to seasonal health: according to the changes of the seasons, adjust diet, work and rest and exercise to adapt to the laws of nature. For example, it nourishes the liver in spring, the heart in summer, the lungs in autumn, and the kidneys in winter.
2.Health care acupoints: Massage some important health care points, such as Zusanli, Qi Hai, Yongquan, etc., can regulate qi and blood and enhance physical fitness.
3.Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning: Regular traditional Chinese medicine physical examination, according to the constitution and condition, using traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage and other methods for conditioning.
Sixth, peace of mind.
Peace of mind is the cornerstone of TCM health preservation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the state of mind determines health, and maintaining a peaceful state of mind is conducive to physical and mental health. Here are some tips to help keep your mind at peace:
1.Learn to let go: face the stresses of life and.
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