Overview of spring health essentials

Spring health care focuses on conforming to nature, with "raising Yang Qi, soothing the liver and regulating Qi" as the core.Mainly fromDiet, daily routine, exercise, emotional regulationStart from four aspects: the diet should be light and warm, and eat more bean sprouts and green leafy vegetables; go to bed early and get up early to help Yang Qi grow; exercise moderately, such as walking and Tai Chi; keep your mood comfortable to prevent liver stagnation.At the same time, please noteWindproof and coldproof, to avoid diseases caused by "late spring cold".Secondary content includes acupoint massage (such as Taichong point), medicinal dietary conditioning (such as wolfberry and chrysanthemum tea) and other auxiliary methods.

Diet: light and warm, less sour and more sweet

Spring diet should be followed"Save acidity and increase sweetness"In principle, eat less sour foods such as hawthorn and lemon to avoid excessive liver qi; eat more sweet foods such as red dates, yams, and honey to strengthen the spleen.RecommendedBeans(such as Chinese toon, bean sprouts) andgreen leafy vegetables(Spinach, shepherd's purse), rich in vitamins and help increase Yang Qi.Can be matched withWolfberry Chrysanthemum TeaClear liver and improve eyesight, orPoria porridgeRemove dampness and strengthen the spleen.Avoid greasy, raw and cold food to avoid damaging the yang energy of the spleen and stomach.

Daily routine: sleep at night and get up early, protect against wind and cold

Spring is appropriate“Go to bed late and get up early”(no later than 23 o'clock, no later than 6 o'clock in the morning), synchronized with the Yang Qi of nature.Note"Spring covers autumn and freezes", especially protect the neck, back and abdomen to avoid colds caused by temperature differences.Keep the room ventilated, but avoid direct drafts.It is recommended to wear loose clothing to help Qi and blood flow, optionalCotton and linen materialBreathable and sweat-absorbent.People with allergies need to reduce their exposure to pollen and wear masks when going out.

Exercise and emotions: mainly soothing, soothing the liver and relieving depression

Exercise recommendationsBaduanjin, walkingFor mild items, just sweat a little. Excessive sweating will deplete Yang Qi.Daily massageTaichong point(Between the first and second metatarsals on the back of the foot) for 3-5 minutes, it can soothe the liver and regulate qi.Emotionally, you can avoid anger and depression byOuting, flower viewingRegulate emotions.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver governs emotions" and liver fire is prone to increase in spring. You can listen to soothing music or practice deep breathing to relieve stress.

Comprehensive suggestions and precautions

Spring health needsoverall coordination: Combine diet with daily life, and combine exercise with emotions.Special groups of people, such as patients with high blood pressure, need to be wary of excessive liver yang and may consult a doctor for drinking.Cassia seed tea; People with allergies should stay away from pollen and dust mites.Recommended medicinal foods such asCodonopsis and Astragalus Stewed Chicken Soup(replenishing Qi),Rose tangerine peel tea(Regulating Qi).Be careful to avoid over-supplementing or blindly taking health care products, and focus on natural conditioning.

Quote sources:
1. The theory of spring health preservation in "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic: The Four Qi Regulating the Spirit"
2. "Health Preservation Guide for Four Seasons" by Professor Wang Qi of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
3. Spring health products from brands such as Tongrentang (codonopsis and astragalus granules) and Yunnan Baiyao (notoginseng powder)