Qianjiang Evening News Hourly News Reporter Yang Qian Correspondent Zhang Chi Shen Jun
December 21, the winter solstice.
The coldest day of the year is coming, what should we pay attention to in terms of health?
Protect against cold and warmth, and seek tranquility in motion
Winter clothing choice should not only have good warm performance, but also be soft and loose, easy to wear and take off, and should not be too tight to bind the body. When going out, special attention should be paid to the warmth of the head and feet, and it is best to wear hats, masks, gloves, scarves, etc. to avoid frostbite.
In addition, you should dry the bedding frequently. Ultraviolet light in sunlight kills all kinds of bacteria, microorganisms, and also removes moisture.
Winter solstice exercise, the amount of exercise should not be too large, should be quiet in motion. Peaceful sports such as baduanjin, tai chi, and walking are all good choices.
Diet should not be spicy and hot
The winter solstice is a great time for health. At this time, it is advisable to diversify in terms of diet, and pay attention to the reasonable combination of grain, meat, vegetables and fruits. The diet should be light, and it is not advisable to eat spicy, hot and fatty food.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to anti-dryness, and eggs, milk, cereals, fruits and vegetables can be eaten to supplement vitamin B2 and vitamin C, etc., in order to cope with the symptoms of dry nose, throat itching, dry and cracked skin in winter.
Eat some nuts to protect you from the cold
Nuts have many ingredients and are mainly unsaturated fats, which have the effect of lowering cholesterol and preventing coronary heart disease.
Nuts contain a lot of protein, minerals, fiber, etc., and contain a lot of vitamin E with anti-wrinkle effect, so it is helpful for anti-aging and anti-cancer.
Nuts also have a cold effect, which can enhance physical fitness and prevent diseases. However, eat nuts in moderation and should vary from person to person.
For example, walnuts are rich in protein, fat, minerals and vitamins, which can prevent cell aging, and have the effect of strengthening the brain, enhancing memory and delaying aging. Walnuts also reduce intestinal absorption of cholesterol. In addition, walnut kernels also have the function of moisturizing the skin and shaving hair.
Another example is chestnuts, which contain more carbohydrates, and also contain carotene, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and other vitamins. Chestnuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which can prevent and treat high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, etc., and can also fight aging.
Rub your hands frequently to prevent colds
There are many important acupuncture points on people's hands, such as Laogong, Yuji, Hegu, etc. By rubbing the palm of the hand and pressing the fingers, the Laogong acupuncture point located in the palm of the hand can be fully stimulated, so that the heart is gradually excited; often stimulate the fish point located at the base of the thumb of the hand, which can dredge the meridians, enhance the respiratory system function, and prevent colds.
When rubbing your hands, you should hold your fists with both hands, join your hands from the tiger's mouth, pinch your hands tightly, and then move your hands to rotate so that the various parts rub against each other during the rotation process.
Massage the ears to help the qi and blood flow
"Kidney open in the ear", after the winter solstice, the blood and qi are not running smoothly or the kidney yang deficiency friends are more likely to have frostbite in the ears. Frequently massage the ears at this time, which helps the health care of the kidneys and the smoothness of qi and blood. The three most commonly used massage methods are the earlobe pull, the ear tip and the ear pinna.
Earlobe: Use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to massage the earlobe at the same time, first knead and heat the earlobe, and then pull the earlobe down 15 to 20 times, and the heat is hot.
Tip of the ear: Pinch the upper ear wheels of both ears with both hands, lift the tip of the ear in an appropriate amount, and massage the tip of the ear with the thumb and index finger when lifting, so as to slightly heat up.
Ear wheel: The thumb is located on the inside of the ear wheel, the remaining four fingers are located on the outside of the ear wheel, rub for 2 to 5 minutes, and then lift up until the ear feels warm.
Healthy dumplings are indispensable
"Winter solstice improper dumpling bowl, frozen ears no one cares." Delicious dumplings have become an indispensable holiday meal for the winter solstice. It is said that this custom is said to be in honor of the "medical saint" Zhang Zhongjing. You can try the following health dumplings:
White radish pork black fungus filling
White radish is smooth and healthy spleen, digesting and dissolving phlegm. Pork is flat, replenishing weakness and increasing strength. Black fungus is flat in nature, can replenish qi and blood, benefit kidneys, laxative.
This dumpling is very suitable for people with kidney deficiency; for healthy people, it is also in line with the health principle of nourishing and replenishing kidneys in winter.
If there are students or high-intensity mental workers at home, you can also add some black sesame seeds on this basis, which can not only supplement the kidneys and brains, but also prevent grease.
Carrot lamb filling
Carrots are warm and warm, and have always been known as "little ginseng". It is rich in carotene, which can scavenge free radicals, delay human aging, maintain the health of epithelial tissue, and is a veritable beauty and anti-aging cuisine. And the mutton nourishes the qi and nourishes the blood, and warms the kidneys.
This dumpling is suitable for those with insufficient qi and blood, soft waist and knees, frequent urination, as well as for those with weak spleen and stomach, as well as girls with cold menstrual pain.
This article is the original work of Qianjiang Evening News, without permission, it is forbidden to reprint, copy, excerpt, rewrite and carry out network dissemination of all works of copyright use, otherwise this newspaper will follow judicial channels to pursue the legal responsibility of the infringer.