Spring returns to the earth, the temperature gradually rises, and the precipitation gradually increases. However, cold air is still frequently competing with warm air in the weakening trend, so readers and friends should pay attention to keeping warm in the near future. In addition, experts from Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine reminded that the following three elements should be kept in mind in early spring health preservation –
Prevent the cold spring and cover it with a thick layer and a thin layer
The early spring is most likely to have a cold spring , because the rainfall during this period will cause the temperature to drop suddenly, which is especially a threat to the health of the elderly and children. For example, the blood pressure of the elderly will increase significantly, which is easy to induce arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, etc.; Changes to cause respiratory disease, leading to colds and fever.
Yang Xiaohui, director of the Department of Prevention and Treatment of Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, reminded that many people will first think of spring cover to prevent cold spring, but spring cover should be covered just right, otherwise it will not be good for health. Spring cover means that in early spring, if the temperature does not increase significantly, you should try to take off your clothes as little as possible, but you should not be covered by thick cotton clothes all the time, so as to prevent people from getting angry and raising blood pressure. Generally, if the average daily temperature is below 10 °C, you need to cover it. When you know that cold air is coming, you need to add clothes to cover it a day or two in advance.
The principle of spring cover is to pay attention to the thickness of the bottom and the thinness of the top, and the focus of the cover is on the back, abdomen and soles of the feet. Keeping the back warm can prevent cold from damaging the “sea of yang meridians” – the Du meridian, and reduce the chance of colds; keeping the abdomen warm helps prevent indigestion and cold diarrhea. In addition, the common people have a health saying that cold starts from the feet, the nerve endings under the feet are rich and sensitive, and the warm feet can make the body really warm up.
Heavy dampness, strengthens the spleen, removes dampness and eats Gorgon
Director Sun Gang, Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, said that with the arrival of the early spring season, the spring rains are as expensive as oil. Usually, it will gradually increase, and excess moisture will also follow. The most direct harm to the human body is wet stagnation of the spleen and stomach, and symptoms such as loss of appetite, indigestion, and diarrhea appear. In the Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic, it is said that dampness flows through the spleen. Therefore, during this period, it is necessary to strengthen the maintenance of the spleen and stomach, strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. The easiest way to invigorate the spleen and remove dampness is diet therapy, such as eating Gorgon Lotus Seed and Yiren Decoction.
The ingredients of this soup are 500 grams of pork ribs, 30 grams of Gorgon, 20 grams of lotus seeds, 30 grams of Coix seed, 5 grams of dried tangerine peel, and 1 piece of ginger. The specific method is to first soak and wash the Gorgon, lotus seeds and Coix seed in clean water, then chop the ribs into small pieces, blanch the water after boiling, and pour the ribs, Gorgon, lotus seeds, Yiren, dried tangerine peel and ginger into the casserole. Inside, boil over high heat, then simmer for two hours, and finally add salt. Gorgon and lotus seeds have the effect of invigorating the spleen and kidney, coix seed invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, and dried tangerine peel can refresh the spleen and activate the qi and appetizers.
To Yang Yang before going to bed, massage the abdomen and levator anus
With the arrival of the early spring, the human body will adapt to the characteristics of spring yang and the beginning of all things, and gradually change from “autumn and winter nourishment” Yin” transitions to “yangyang in spring and summer”. However, many people do not sleep well, which is caused by the lack of proper maintenance of yang qi, manifested as yang deficiency, fear of cold, inability to sleep, and more dreams.
So how do we maintain the yang energy in our body before going to bed? A good way to do this is to massage the abdomen. The specific method is: lying on your back, with the navel as the center, use the palm of your hand to massage the belly in a clockwise direction for about 200 times. One is to promote digestion and eliminate dampness in the spleen and stomach; the other is to help keep the abdomen warm and improve sleep quality.
In addition, there is another method of levator ani, which can strengthen the essence and nourish the kidney and invigorate the yang qi. The specific method is: lie flat on the bed, put both hands on the outside of the thigh, close the eyes slightly, relax the whole body, inhale through the nose, slowly and evenly, and lift the anus (including the perineum) while inhaling. The anus is tightly closed, the belly and abdomen contract upwards with a little force, stop for 2-5 seconds, relax, and exhale slowly. As you exhale, slowly relax your abdomen and anus. Tighten and loosen like this, complete 9 times, it is expensive to persevere.