The temperature in early spring is always a little temperamental – fluctuating and fluctuating. Spring is the main command of wind evil, wind is the first of the six qi and the longest of all diseases, and is the main cause of colds. Therefore, spring is a high-incidence season for colds, especially children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with underlying diseases. So how can we prevent it?
“The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine” mentions that “yin and yang are secret, and the spirit is even” and “the righteousness is stored in the body, and the evil cannot do it”. It means that our body is in balance with yin and yang, and if the righteousness exists in the body, it is not easy to contract diseases. Therefore, we must maintain good personal and environmental hygiene, wash our hands frequently, and pay attention to the flow of indoor air; we must adjust our lifestyles, such as adhering to moderate exercise, ensuring adequate sleep, maintaining a cheerful mood, and maintaining a light diet; at the same time, adapt to the weather changes, pay attention to windproof and keep warm, and reduce clothes in time.
Traditional Chinese medicine has many coup methods to effectively prevent and treat colds. Below I will introduce two simple and easy methods to you.
Finger points
Fengchi point, on both sides of the tendon behind the forehead parallel to the earlobe. We can place the thumbs of both hands on Fengchi Point and press and rub it for dozens of times; Zusanli Point is located on the outer side of the calf, four horizontal fingers under the outer knee, and one horizontal finger on the front edge of the tibia. With the index finger and middle finger, press firmly on the Zusanli point on the same side, slowly rub it dozens of times, and then alternately rub the other side. Doing so can relieve the wind and relieve the external appearance, strengthen the health and eliminate the evil effect.
Wearing a sachet
A variety of traditional Chinese medicines such as mugwort, calamus, patchouli, basil, angelica, and nepeta can be made into sachets, which have the effect of fragrant and defilement. It is very helpful for the prevention of colds.
Text/Wang Xiaoxi (Beijing Drum Tower Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine)