Source: CCTV Life Circle
"The spring rain falls, the grains are born, and the twilight spring scenery in the world is good. ”
Guyu is the last solar term of spring, the end of the cold wave, the growth of all things, the germination of plants and trees, how should we maintain our health in this season?
How to maintain Gu Yu's health
Li Fang, Director of the Emergency Department of Ershadao Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Gu Yu health is the key to strengthening the spleen and dissipating dampness
Gu Yu means "rain gives birth to a hundred grains". While the spring rain moistens the land, it is also easy to bring dampness to the body.
Because dampness can easily trap the spleen and stomach, the spleen is classified according to the five colors of the five elements, which corresponds to yellow, so spleen deficiency is generally manifested as yellowish complexion.
Manifestations of heavy moisture: Some people will feel that their face is sticky, they can't wash it all the time, they have a lot of phlegm, their mouth is sticky, their stools are sticky, and they can't always wipe it clean, and they will stick to the toilet.
Zhang Zhongde, President of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Dispelling dampness Poria cocos came to help
Adding Poria cocos to the daily diet, whether it is made into cakes or boiled into porridge, can play a role in strengthening the spleen and stomach and dispelling dampness.
About 20 grams of Poria cocos, a small handful of seeds, and your favorite grains can make a healthy and delicious porridge of Poria cocos.
Tea substitute: Poria cocos tangerine peel drink
20 grams of Poria cocos, 3~5 grams of tangerine peel, soak in water for 10~20 minutes, boil over high heat, and then decoction over low heat for 30 minutes to drink instead of tea.
If you have symptoms of yin deficiency and fire such as dry mouth and throat, five heart irritability and heat, you can also add yin-nourishing medicines such as wheat dong and lily to drink together.
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Rub to remove dampness
When the humidity is high in the rainy season, rubbing the Yinling Spring acupoint located on the inner side of the calf and the inner depression of the tibia below the knee can strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness.
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Prevent "dampness" Don't sweat profusely
The air humidity gradually increases after the Guyu solar term, so it is necessary to prevent the invasion of "dampness evil" and injure the body. Pay attention to open windows for ventilation, strengthen warmth, do not catch a cold, bask in the sun more, and exercise appropriately.
The turn of spring and summer is the rainy season, and the health preservation is based on the principle of "lazy body, don't sweat profusely", and excessive sweating can easily affect the health of qi and blood in summer. At this time, it is recommended to choose brisk walking, jogging, kite flying or Baduanjin, etc., not to sweat excessively, but also to pay attention to replenishing water.
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Gu Yu health care pay attention to the maintenance of joints
Although the temperature rises after the valley rain, it is windy during the valley rain, and it will still be cold and hot in the morning and evening and rainy days, and it is more susceptible to cold. In addition, the humidity in the air will also increase during the rainy season, resulting in wind, cold, and humidity. Therefore, the rainy season is the season when many patients with rheumatic joint diseases have serious attacks, and if they do not pay attention to maintenance, it is easy to lead to moisture invasion.
▶ Maintenance Method:
1. If there is joint pain or joint trauma or sprain, pay attention to take care of the affected area, pay attention to keep warm, and avoid cold, so as to prevent the aggravation or recurrence of the disease.
2. To avoid staying in the wetland for a long time, such as those who often wade in the water and touch the water, they should strengthen moisture prevention measures, such as wearing water shoes, wearing rubber gloves, etc.
3. Joint maintenance exercises: sit on a chair, straighten one leg at 90 degrees, and raise one leg 100 times. Remember not to raise both legs at the same time, otherwise it may be detrimental to joint health.
Health Tips:
1. Gu Yu is the key to health and spleen, dampness and dampness: Poria cocos and tangerine peel drink are recommended.
2. Rubbing and dispeling dampness: Rubbing the Yinling Spring acupoint located on the inner side of the calf and the inner depression of the tibia below the knee can strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness.
3. It is recommended to choose brisk walking, jogging, kite flying or Baduanjin, etc., and it is not advisable to sweat excessively.