Valley rain is the last solar term in spring. After the valley rain, it is the beginning of summer. Before and after the valley rain solar term, the temperature in various places began to rise, the rainfall increased, the air was humid, and the weather was unpredictable. Before and after the valley rain, we should carry out valley rain health according to the climate characteristics to lay the foundation for summer health!
How Gu Yu maintains health, Li Hui, deputy director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine General Medicine of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, came to talk to everyone
Seven points of Gu Yu health care
Point 1: Prevent "wet evil" from hurting the body
Wet and rainy is the characteristic of the climate at this time, and Chinese medicine believes that dampness is yin and evil, easy to damage yang, easy to hurt the spleen and stomach. If people's living and eating are a little careless, they are easy to feel dampness, poor appetite, loose stools and diarrhea, heavy body sleepiness, joint muscle aches and discomfort and other symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness. Therefore, strengthening the spleen and dehumidifying and helping the spleen to transport are the focus of health conditioning during the valley rain period.
There is a lot of rain in the valley, so avoid rain, in case your clothes get wet, you should also go home to bathe and change your clothes in time. Exercise sweating needs to be dried quickly, and the intake should not be too much each time when hydrating, and the speed should also be slowed down, and warm boiled water is appropriate.
In terms of diet, it is necessary to eat some foods that are healthy and easy to digest, such as red beans, barley, white lentils, yam, tangerine peel, potato and other medicinal and food homologous foods, to help the spleen and stomach move normally, and at the same time prevent the production of moisture in the body.
During the rainy season, the humidity is high, and pressing the Yinling Spring Acupoint located on the inner side of the calf and the inner depression of the tibia under the knee can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Also pay attention to open the window ventilation, strengthen warmth, do not get cold, bask in the sun more, and exercise appropriately. If there is already a "wet evil" invasion, in the daily diet, you can add some water-seeping foods, such as red beans, poria, winter melon, barley, etc.
Point 2: Strengthen the spleen and neutralize
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen belongs to the soil and is the center of internal organ balance. Less thought, calm and quiet can nourish the spleen. The spleen does not turn into reality, and does not like to eat as a deficiency; Those who are more confused are disturbed; Haggard complexion for spleen wounds; Those with a sweet tooth have a lack of temper; Phlegm is heavy temper. Therefore, going to bed early and getting up early, light taste, and avoiding thick and fat are the keys to protecting the spleen.
The doctor pointed out that sweet potatoes, yams, potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, etc. are all foods that replenish the spleen and stomach, and have the effect of tonifying the spleen and invigorating qi, so you may wish to eat some during the rainy season. Especially yam, Chinese medicine believes that yam tastes sweet, belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians, and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, tonifying the kidney and solid essence, nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs. You can also eat more red dates, not only good for the spleen, but also replenish qi and nourish blood, especially suitable for women, you can boil porridge or chop tea to drink.
Point 3: Soft liver thinning
From the perspective of TCM health preservation, spring belongs to wood, corresponding to the liver. After the beginning of spring, the liver qi in the body becomes stronger and stronger as the spring day deepens, reaching its peak during the Qingming and valley rainy seasons. At this time, if the seven emotions are not smooth, it will affect the release of the liver and the growth of yang, resulting in organ dysfunction. Therefore, softening the liver and thinning the liver and adjusting emotions are also the focus of maintenance of this solar term.
In spring, liver qi is easy to be depressed, and it is easy to have symptoms related to "liver fire", such as bitter mouth, flank swelling, red eyes, irritability and irritability; or "hepatic hyperactivity" related manifestations, such as dizziness, headache, insomnia, and fluctuations in blood pressure.
At this time, it is advisable to adjust the mood and maintain a comfortable mood, and you can drink flower tea that clears the liver and brightens the eyes and soothes the liver and diarrhea, such as chrysanthemum, jasmine, rose, white plum blossom, and Panax notoginseng flower; You can also use Chinese medicine that inhibits liver yang to brew water instead of tea, such as goji berries, yellow essence, privet, mulberries, and cooked land.
The diet should be light, eat less spicy and greasy food, tobacco and alcohol should be moderate, to avoid the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. You can also eat more black rice, beans, camelin, celery, rape, spinach, carrots, lettuce, etc. that nourish the lungs.
Point 4: Ephemeral fever
After the valley rain, the temperature gradually rose, and more people became on fire. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the rise of yang qi in spring is easy to disturb the internal heat accumulated in the human liver, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal tract; In addition, the spring is dry and windy, it is difficult for the human body to maintain metabolic balance, which is easy to cause physiological dysfunction and cause fire.
Tap the inner court point, preferably after breakfast at 7-9 a.m., when the stomach meridians and blood are most vigorous. You can use thumb pressure or match head point pressure, 100 times is appropriate, massage 1-2 times a day, has the effect of clearing the stomach, ephemeral fire and detoxification.
Point 5: Avoid contact with allergens
Wind and sand are the significant characteristics of this solar term, you should try to avoid outdoor activities in floating dust weather, choose a light period of floating dust when going out, and wear a mask or cover your head with a scarf, drink more water, and eat more food to clear the lungs and moisturize the lungs. In addition, before and after the valley rain, willow flops dance with the wind, which can easily cause symptoms such as nasal itching, nasal congestion, cough and skin allergies, so if you do outdoor activities, you must do a good job of protection.
In late April, cherry blossoms, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, and pear blossoms compete for beauty, and while enjoying the beautiful scenery, people with allergies have an annual trouble, such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, windward tears, itchy throat, cough, wheezing, itchy skin, and other problems frequently appear.
How to solve this problem, on the one hand, go out to do a good job of protection, wear sun hats, goggles, masks, umbrellas to reduce pollen contact; On the one hand, antihistamines, anti-allergic Chinese medicines, acupoint patches, acupuncture and other treatment methods are used to alleviate clinical symptoms, and more importantly, through the comprehensive treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach, fill the kidney essence, regulate the congenital and acquired deficiencies of the human body, so as to improve the body's immunity, resist the invasion of external evils, and prevent recurrence in the coming year.
Rub the wings of the nose (Ying Xiang Point) morning and evening to help relieve allergies. Recently, patients have come to complain that rhinitis has gone wrong again. In addition to Zhayingxiang Point, there are also Yintang Acupoints and other related points for the treatment of rhinitis. The patient's response eases or improves after a few times.
Point 6: Reasonable hydration and prevention of spring dryness
After the valley rain, the temperature recovery accelerates, and the human body water is easy to lose a lot through exercise, sweating, breathing and other forms. Special attention should be paid to removing the accumulated heat in the body in time, and reasonably replenishing water to prevent "spring dryness".
1. The first choice for hydration is boiled water
Especially in the morning, you can drink a glass of about 200 ml of boiled water to supplement the water lost by the body's metabolism overnight, "cleanse" the empty intestines and stomach, and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; Drinking a glass of 50~100ml of boiled water before going to bed at night also has a very good protective and regulatory effect on the stomach, blood vessels and nerves.
In general, a moderately weight, lightly physically active adult needs to drink 1500-1700 ml of water per day. Pay attention to the water temperature close to the body temperature. Drinking water must be drunk in small sips, especially for the elderly, if you drink water too fast and move too strongly, it may cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, and even increased blood pressure.
2. The second choice for hydration is fruit
Fruits can not only replenish human body water, but also supplement various nutrients. Healthy adults eat eight taels of fruit a day, equivalent to the weight of an apple the size of a fist.
Point 6: Sleep well at night and get up early
TCM believes that the principle of sleep in spring is "lie down at night and get up early". However, the night sleep here refers to the work and rest time can be a little later than the autumn and winter, but also try to fall asleep before 11 pm, and get up early at about 6 o'clock. To prevent "spring sleep", in addition to ensuring sleep time and quality, not to overeat, you can also do more outdoor sports. By improving physiological function, accelerating internal circulation, and increasing the oxygen supply to the brain, "spring sleepiness" will also be alleviated.
From: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Source: Jingshi Health