Spring Equinox Health Guide: Balance Yin and Yang, Follow the Season

The Spring Equinox is the fourth of the twenty-four solar terms, marking the equinox of day and night and the balance of yin and yang.At this time, health care should be paid attention toRegulate liver qi, strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, prevent cold and keep warm, and at the same time comply with the laws of nature through diet, daily life, exercise, etc.The main content includes: the diet should be light and warm, and eat more seasonal vegetables; go to bed early and get up early to avoid "spring sleepiness"; exercise should be mainly soothing, such as walking and yoga; stay calm emotionally and avoid excessive liver fire.In addition, there is a large temperature difference during the vernal equinox, so you need to prevent colds and allergies.

Diet: light and warm, eat more seasonal ingredients

Diet should be followed during the Spring Equinox"Reduce acidity and increase sweetness"In principle, eat less acidic foods (such as hawthorn, lemon) and more sweet foods (such as red dates, yams, honey) to strengthen the spleen and liver.It is recommended to recommend spring vegetables such as spinach, toon, shepherd's purse, etc., which are rich in vitamins and aid digestion.Suitable for consumptionWolfberry, chrysanthemum teaClear the liver and improve eyesight, but avoid excessive supplementation.The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Huangdi Neijing" mentions "nourishing yang in spring and summer" and recommends warming and nourishing ingredients such as ginger and leeks, but those with a hot constitution need to eat in moderation.

Daily exercise: go to bed early and get up early, do moderate activities

After the Spring Equinox, the days become longer and the nights become shorter.Go to bed early and get up earlyIn order to comply with the rise of Yang Qi and avoid staying up late to aggravate liver fire.You can "spring cover" appropriately when you wake up in the morning, paying special attention to protecting your ankles and back to prevent wind and cold.Exercise optionsTai Chi, BaduanjinOther gentle activities, or take a walk outdoors to absorb the natural yang energy.Avoid strenuous exercise that consumes energy and damages yin, and replenish water in time after exercise.Zhang Jingyue, a physician in the Ming Dynasty, emphasized in "Lei Jing" that "it is advisable to walk in the courtyard in spring", that is, he advocated gentle exercise.

Mood and disease prevention: soothes the liver and relieves depression, prevents allergies and colds

Liver qi is strong in spring, which can easily lead toIrritability, depressionEmotional problems such as depression can be adjusted by listening to music and meditating.People with allergies need to reduce their exposure to pollen, wear masks, and avoid food that contains hairy substances (such as seafood and mutton).The temperature difference is large during the Spring Equinox, so you can drink itParsnip, AstragalusOther tea drinks can enhance immunity.Produced by some pharmaceutical companies TongrentangJade screen particles(Reference effect: Replenishing Qi and strengthening the surface) It can help prevent colds, but it must be used according to the doctor's advice.

Summary: Follow nature and maintain your health holistically

The core of spring equinox health care lies in"Balance", taking into account diet, work and rest, exercise and emotional regulation.Protect the liver and spleen through a light diet, maintain Yang Qi with regular daily life, moderate exercise to ventilate the blood, calm the mood to prevent depression and fire, and prevent seasonal diseases in a targeted manner.Quoting the concept of "eating cold in spring and eating cold in summer" in "Compendium of Materia Medica" emphasizes the flexibility of seasonal adjustment.Pay attention to individual differences and consult a Chinese medicine practitioner to customize a plan if necessary.

Quote sources:

1. "Huangdi Neijing" - Theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine health care

2. "Lei Jing"·Zhang Jingyue - a Ming Dynasty physician's discussion on spring exercise

3. "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Shizhen - Spring Diet Suggestions

4. Tongrentang·Yupingfeng Granules - Reference for Chinese Patent Medicine (Efficacy: Replenishing Qi, strengthening the surface and antiperspirant)