Guyu Health Guide: Follow the seasons and take care of your body and mind

Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the rain increases and the temperature rises. Health care needs to be paid attention to.Remove dampness, strengthen spleen, soothe liver and nourish yang.The main content includes: eating more barley, yam and other dehumidifying foods in the diet; keeping moisture-proof and warm in daily life to avoid the invasion of dampness; mild Baduanjin or walking is recommended for exercise; maintaining a happy mood emotionally to prevent liver depression.In addition, you can drink chrysanthemum tea or soak your feet with mugwort to help eliminate moisture.The following will be divided into four parts in detail.

Dietary conditioning: removing dampness and strengthening the spleen is the key

During the Grain Rain season, there is heavy humidity, which can easily damage the spleen and stomach. It is recommended to eat moreBarley, adzuki beans, yamPair dampness-reducing ingredients with poria porridge or winter melon soup.Eat less raw, cold and greasy food to avoid aggravating dampness."Qian Jin Yao Prescription" of the Tang Dynasty mentioned that "Chun Yi saves acid and increases sweetness", and you can eat red dates and honey appropriately to nourish the spleen.Available for those with severe humidityHuoxiang Zhengqi water(such as produced by Beijing Tongrentang) to assist in conditioning, but you must follow the doctor's advice.

Moisture-proof living: details determine health

A humid environment can easily cause joint pain or eczema. It is recommended to keep the room well ventilated and clothes and bedding to be aired regularly.Can be prepared when going outWormwood sachet(such as Lei Yunshang Pharmaceutical Products) to drive away dampness and avoid filth.The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Huangdi Neijing" emphasizes "spring and autumn freeze". During Grain Rain, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you need to pay attention to protecting your joints, especially the elderly, who can wear knee pads to prevent cold.

Exercise and emotions: Soothing the liver and relieving depression are essential

Gentle exercise such asTai Chi, joggingIt can promote the circulation of qi and blood and avoid strenuous exercise that consumes yang energy.Emotionally, be more in touch with nature to avoid depression and liver damage.Gong Tingxian, a physician in the Ming Dynasty, advocated in "Longevity and Preservation of Life" that "when spring is harmonious, you should look at the open spaces in the garden pavilions" and suggested taking a walk in the early morning to enjoy flowers to express your feelings.

Summary: Guyu health care needs to take into account many aspects.

Comprehensive diet, daily life, exercise and emotional regulation, Guyu health care focuses on"Anti-moisture, protect spleen, nourish yang".Appropriate selection of traditional Chinese patent medicines such asShenling Baizhu Powder(Manufacturer: Yunnan Baiyao) strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, but it needs to be combined with the physical constitution.Only by following the laws of nature can we have a smooth transition to summer.

Quote sources:
1. "Huangdi Neijing", a medical classic from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period
2. "A Thousand Gold Prescriptions" written by Sun Simiao in the Tang Dynasty
3. Product information of Beijing Tong Ren Tang, Lei Yunshang Pharmaceutical, Yunnan Baiyao and other companies