The winter solstice solar term is coming, and the weather will get colder and colder in the future! It is said that "the winter solstice is as big as the year", and since ancient times, we have attached great importance to the health of this season~
That's right!The "number nine" that everyone often says calculates the cold weather, and it starts from this day~ In this cold season, what health priorities do you need to pay attention to?
Medical Advisor
Department of Preventive Treatment, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi Danmeng and Zhang Xiaotian (chief physician) The arrival of the winter solstice marks the arrival of the winter solstice
In winter, the body's yang energy is introverted, and its physiological activities are also restricted. The kidneys correspond to the winter qi and are the "innate foundation" of the human body. At this point,
Winter solstice health, the focus is on nourishing the heart.
Cultivate kindness and generosity first, and be carefree at the bottom of your heart;
Calm your mind and worry less, keep your spirit open and optimistic, don't work for trivial things, don't force fame and fortune, gain and loss.
In the winter season, if you can reasonably arrange your daily life and rest, you can maintain your spirit;
If you work and rest moderately, you can take care of your kidneys and avoid long-term "overload" of your body and mind.
At this time, it is not advisable to carry out high-intensity physical exercise to avoid damaging yang energy;
It is recommended to choose exercises that combine movement and static, such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin.
First, it is necessary to increase bitterness and reduce saltiness.
In winter, you should eat less salty food to prevent your kidneys from being too hydrated;
Eat more bitter foods to nourish the heart and strengthen kidney function.
Oranges, pork liver, lamb liver, kohlrabi, lettuce, etc., are all suitable common foods in winter.
Second, eat warm food.
When the weather is cold and the ground is freezing, warm and supplemental foods are preferred, such as chicken, mutton, beef, crucian carp, etc.
In addition, you can choose fungus, black dates, sesame, black beans, sea cucumbers, abalone and other nourishing foods, which have the effect of nourishing yin and benefiting the kidneys, filling essence and replenishing the marrow.
Light the moxa sticks, take the navel as the center, and smoke around the navel to feel warm to prevent burns. Once a day, 15-20 minutes each time.