An overview of the characteristics and core contents of spring health care

Spring health care is based on "complying with nature, soothing the liver, regulating qi, and promoting yang", focusing onDiet, daily routine, exercise, emotional regulationExpand in four major aspects.The diet should be light and warm, and eat more bean sprouts and green leafy vegetables. In daily life, it is necessary to go to bed early and get up early to help the growth of yang qi. For exercise, soothing outdoor activities such as walking and Tai Chi are recommended. Stay happy emotionally and avoid stagnation of liver qi.In addition, allergies and colds are prone to occur in spring, so you need to pay attention to cold and wind protection to enhance immunity.

Dietary care: adapt to the nature of spring growth

Spring diet should follow the principle of "less sour and more sweet", such asYam, red dates, honeySweet foods can strengthen the spleen and liver, and avoid excessive acidic foods that inhibit the rise of Yang Qi.Recommended seasonal ingredients such as Chinese toon, shepherd's purse, and spring bamboo shoots are rich in vitamins and fiber and help digestion and detoxification.The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Huangdi Neijing" mentions that "in the third month of spring, this is called aging." You can eat pungent and warm foods such as leeks, onions and ginger appropriately, but those with a hot body need to control the dosage.Common products such asTongrentang wolfberry honey(Beijing Tongrentang),Fang Huichuntang Chrysanthemum Cassia Seed Tea(Hangzhou Fang Huichuntang), etc., all have the effect of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight.

Daily life: synchronize with nature

In spring, it is advisable to "sleep at night and get up early". Go to bed before 11 pm and get up at 6-7 am to adapt to the extended sunshine time.Pay attention to wind and warmth, especially protect the neck, back and joints to avoid colds caused by "late spring cold".Gong Tingxian, a physician in the Ming Dynasty, emphasized "spring to cover autumn and autumn to freeze" in "Longevity and Preservation of Life", and recommended the use ofDressing in layers, with breathable cotton and linen material inside and a windproof jacket outside.Some manufacturers such asHengyuanxiangIntroducing a lightweight cashmere neck scarf for spring that combines warmth and breathability.

Exercise and emotions: soothing and releasing liver qi

spring sports withSoothing aerobicMainly, such as Baduanjin, jogging, etc., 3-5 times a week, 30 minutes each time, to avoid strenuous exercise that consumes Yang Qi.In terms of emotions, Chinese medicine believes that "anger damages the liver", and emotions can be regulated through activities such as meditation and gardening.Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty recorded in "Qian Jin Prescription" that "Chun Yi Tu Na" recommended facing the east in the morning and breathing deeply, combined with stretching exercises.Some gyms such assuper gorillaLaunched spring outdoor yoga classes to relieve stress combined with natural landscapes.

Comprehensive suggestions and precautions

Spring health care requires overall coordination, and diet, daily life, and exercise need to cooperate with each other.People with allergies should reduce their exposure to pollen and wear masks when necessary; patients with chronic diseases should adjust their plans according to their doctor's advice.Medicinal and food homologous products can be appropriately selected, such asDong'e donkey-hide gelatin solid essence ointment(replenishing Qi and blood),Yunnan Baiyao Panax Notoginseng Powder(activating blood circulation), but the suitability of the constitution needs to be clear.Quote sources:"Huangdi Neijing"(Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory),"Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 Edition(Efficacy of medicinal materials),Spring Health Guide of China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Practical Advice).