Pei Ruirui, Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The climate in spring is changeable, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and air pollution is serious, which is a high incidence period of respiratory diseases. There is a saying in Chinese medicine that “the lungs are delicate organs” and “the lungs are the first to be attacked by warm pathogens”, which means that the lungs are the most vulnerable organs to be attacked by foreign harmful substances. Especially for some elderly people, it is easy to catch cold and cause bronchitis. For some elderly patients with chronic bronchitis, the disease often recurs in the spring. Therefore, nourishing the lungs in spring is very important for health.

Recommend some tips for nourishing the lungs

Eat more food to clear the lungs and detoxify, moisten the lungs and remove dryness Food

(1) Food for nourishing the lungs in spring

1. Honey

Honey has been a good product for moisturizing the lungs since ancient times. It contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Wash it with warm and cold water in the morning, and eat on an empty stomach. Drink, play a role in moisturizing the lungs.

2. Yam

Yam contains a lot of starch, iodine, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other essential inorganic salts and trace elements.

3. Tremella

It is known as “the crown of bacteria”. It is neutral in nature, sweet in taste, light and non-toxic. It is a good nutritional supplement.

4. Lily

Lily is rich in nutrients and contains starch, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B1, B2, C and other nutrients, which can play a role in clearing the lungs.

5. Soymilk

It is rich in vegetable protein and phospholipids, and also contains minerals such as vitamin B1, B2, iron, calcium, etc., which can prevent bronchitis, smooth muscle spasm, relieve bronchitis, and reduce lung damage. burden.

6. Radish

Contains glucose, sucrose, vitamin C, etc., which can clear the lungs.

7. Grapefruit

Contains carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, C, carotene, potassium, phosphorus, etc.

8. Lotus root

Sweet, warm, non-toxic, clearing heat and moisturizing the lungs.

(2) Porridge drink for moistening the lungs< /strong>

Almond Porridge

Grind 10 grams of peeled sweet almonds into a puree, add it to 50 grams of washed japonica rice, add an appropriate amount of water to boil, and then simmer over low heat. It should be taken when it is warm, twice a day. It can be used for breakfast and dinner. It has the effect of relieving cough and relieving asthma. Healthy people can also eat it regularly to strengthen the body and prevent diseases.

Radish Drink span>

1 red radish, washed and chopped, pickled with appropriate amount of maltose pieces, set aside for 3-4 hours, and served with the obtained radish syrup after meals, It has the effect of relieving cough and resolving phlegm.

Do lung exercises

rub the nose

Massage the outside of the thumbs of both hands up and down along the bridge of the nose and the sides of the alars for about 60 times, and then press the Yingxiang acupoint on both sides of the nose for 20 times (the Yingxiang acupoint is located at the junction of the nasolabial fold and the alar of the nose). Massage the nose twice a day.

Morrow

The upper body is upright, can sit or stand, head up, neck straight, massage down the throat with hands until the chest. Massage alternately with both hands for 30 The time is 1 time, and it can be done two or three times in a row. Pay attention to the thumb and the other four fingers when massaging, and the tiger’s mouth is aimed at the throat. Press down from the chin and rub with appropriate force. 1.5 cun laterally, the anterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the pulse of the common carotid artery) 5 to 10 times. This method can relieve the throat, relieve cough and reduce phlegm.

Bump

Sit upright, with your lower back naturally upright, eyes slightly closed and relaxed, with both hands clenched into empty fists, reversely beat the center and sides of the back, 3 to 4 times each, and the back should be beaten from the bottom Upward, then from top to bottom, beat along the back, so beat once, first beat the center of the back, then beat the left and right sides. This method can smooth the qi in the chest, open the back meridians, prevent colds, and at the same time have the effect of strengthening the lungs and nourishing the lungs. Efficacy.

Deep breathing exercises

Every day before going to bed or before getting up, lie on the bed Inhale deeply, exhale again, and repeat 20-30 times. When breathing slowly, it helps to exercise the physiological function of the lungs.

Percussion massage Yangfei point

lung Shu Point: Located under the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra on the back, two finger widths away from the left and right sides. After taking a deep breath, hold an empty fist and tap Feishu to maintain the lungs.

fish Ji Point: The thenar point is the midpoint of the line connecting the base of the thumb and the wrist. Frequent massage of thenar point can dispel dampness and dissipate heat.