Traditional Chinese medicine health care emphasizes maintaining health by harmonizing the balance of yin and yang, qi and blood, and internal organs. The core is to follow the laws of nature and adjust diet, work and rest, emotions, and exercise. The main methods include diet adjustment (such as five-flavor blending), daily routine (regular schedule), emotional adjustment (maintaining a peaceful mind), and moderate exercise (such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin). Secondary methods involve acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine and other auxiliary methods, which need to be used under professional guidance. The key to balance is to adapt to the person, the time, and the local conditions, and avoid excess or deficiency.

Dietary conditioning is the basis of traditional Chinese medicine health care. The "Huangdi Neijing" states that "five grains are for nourishment and five fruits are for help", and advocates that the diet should be diverse and consistent with seasonal characteristics. For example, it is suitable to eat pungent and warm foods (such as leeks and green onions) in spring, while warm and tonic foods (such as mutton and black beans) are suitable in winter. At the same time, pay attention to“Don’t overeat when you’re hungry, don’t drink too much when you’re thirsty”, to avoid overburdening the spleen and stomach. Modern research has also confirmed that the dietary balance concept of traditional Chinese medicine is highly consistent with the dietary guidelines in nutrition, such as the principles of less salt, less sugar, and high fiber.

The balance between daily life and emotions is equally important. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "work at sunrise and rest at sunset" is in line with the movement of Yang Qi in the human body. Staying up late for a long time will consume Yin blood. In terms of emotions, "Suwen" mentions that "anger hurts the liver, happiness hurts the heart" and recommends relaxing emotions through meditation, calligraphy and other methods. For example, Beijing Tongrentang launched"Soothing and Brain-Replenishing Liquid"(Containing jujube seeds, poria, etc.) can be used to treat the problem of insomnia and dreaminess, but it needs to be used after diagnosis by a doctor.

Exercise and health care must follow the principle of "working hard without being tired". Traditional exercises such as Baduanjin unblock the meridians through soothing movements and are suitable for most body types; while young people can choose Wuqinxi to enhance lung function. Some companies such as"Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group"The produced astragalus granules can help people with qi deficiency improve exercise endurance, but attention must be paid to physical identification. In addition, the intensity of exercise should also be adjusted in different seasons. In summer, it is better to exercise in the early morning, and in winter, it is better to exercise in the afternoon.

To sum up, the balance of traditional Chinese medicine health care is a systematic project, which requires the organic combination of diet, daily life, emotions, and exercise, and personalized adjustments. For example, those with yang deficiency constitution can eat angelica, ginger and mutton soup in winter, combined with moxibustion at Guanyuan point; while those with yin deficiency need tremella soup to nourish yin and avoid strenuous exercise. Currently"Yunnan Baiyao"(Qixuekang Oral Liquid),"Don'e donkey-hide gelatin"(Compound donkey-hide gelatin) and other products are designed for specific body types, but it must be made clear that they are not a panacea. Ultimately, health care should return to the laws of nature and avoid blind supplementation or over-reliance on external substances.

Quote sources:"Huang Di Nei Jing", Beijing University of Chinese Medicine "Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care", China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press "Four Seasons Health Care Complete Book"