Spring to the earth, snow and ice melt, at this time the natural Yang began to rise, is the so-called "spring March, this is called Chen, heaven and earth are born, all things to glory." At this time, the human body Yang conforms to nature, but also upward and outward, so pay attention to protect the Yang in the body, and any situation that damages the Yang should be avoided.
The following Jinming Yu Hospital Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor Shen Qingjin will introduce the spring health methods from the aspects of dressing, eating, living, exercise, etc., I hope that everyone in celebrating the festival, but also pay attention to follow the spring health.
What to eat in spring?
Dr. Shen: Spring diet should be chosen according to individual physique. The average healthy person does not advocate large doses of supplements. People who are particularly weak can eat sea cucumber, cordyceps and other supplements in moderation. For healthy people, spring diet should pay attention to light, do not overeat dry, spicy food. At the same time, because the rise of Yang is easy to damage Yin at this time, we should pay special attention to nourishing Yin, you can choose more lily, yam, lotus seeds, wolfberry and other foods. In response to the saying of "eating liver to supplement liver", you can eat some pig liver in appropriate amount, but you must ensure dietary hygiene.
Diet, tonic Yang qi. Due to the acceleration of human metabolism in spring, the corresponding increase in nutrient consumption, the diet should be sweet and warm, rich in nutrients, to strengthen the spleen and Yang as the principle of food and nutrition, avoid too sour, should be light and delicious, avoid greasy and cold, especially should not be more into the big hot products, such as ginseng, spirits, so as not to help heat fire. Should be more use of both hair and nutritious products, such as bean sprouts, mung bean sprouts, tofu, soy beans, barley, wheat, dates, lean meat, fish, eggs, peanuts, black sesame, citrus, onion, ginger, garlic, coriander, honey and so on; Because there are fewer fresh vegetables in winter, it is easy to cause insufficient intake of vitamins, so spring is coming to eat more fresh vegetables, such as bamboo shoots, spring leeks, rape, spinach, celery, shepherd's purse, malan, wolfberry, Chinese cedar and so on.
What are the precautions of spring sports?
Dr. Shen: Spring is warm and the weather is pleasant, so it is also a good season to exercise.
Get up early and stretch
After a night's sleep, the human body is soft and slack, the flow of qi and blood is slow, and when you wake up, you always feel lazy and weak. If the limbs stretch, stretch the abdomen, the muscles of the whole body, and with deep breathing and deep breathing, it has the role of vomiting, activating the blood, patenting the channels and joints, and uplifting the spirit, which can relieve fatigue, wake up the spirit, increase the strength and activate the limbs. Therefore, it is recommended to get up early and stretch more in spring.
Take more walks on weekdays
When spring is warm, walking is a health care method worth promoting. After a busy day at work, taking a walk around the streets can quickly eliminate fatigue. One of the secrets of longevity for many longevity stars is to have a certain amount of time to walk every day, especially in spring, because the spring climate is pleasant, all things grow, more conducive to health. Walking should be informal, different from person to person, but also pay attention to: find fresh air, quiet environment; Take a walk to choose the right time, should not travel immediately after meals; The elderly should not walk on an empty stomach; Walk for 45 to 60 minutes three times a week. Dress loosely when walking; Decide your walking speed according to your own situation.
Go on an outing
In cold winter, the function of thermoregulation center and internal organs decreased to different degrees. After a season of rest, muscles and ligaments are not active for a long time, but also atrophy, contraction weakness, at this time to go out to enjoy the scenery, both exercise the body, but also cultivate the spirit. Especially the spring countryside, fresh air, flowers and green leaves, hundreds of birds singing, in the embrace of such a beautiful nature, the mood is naturally comfortable. And since ancient times, people have the custom of outing in spring, so outing is a good way to keep healthy in spring.
Fly a kite
Flying kites in spring is a healthy way that integrates leisure, entertainment and exercise. Outing, the line in hand, see the kite rising in the wind, the wind flips, is really a happy thing. When the kite is flying, people keep running, pulling, and controlling, through the coordination of hands and eyes and the activities of the limbs, it can achieve the purpose of dredging the meridian, harmonizing the qi and blood, and strengthening the body. Watching the kite fly, eyes have been staring at the kite overlooking, eye muscles are adjusted, fatigue can be eliminated. This activity is especially suitable for teenagers. Middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention to protect the neck when flying kites, do not lean back for too long, you can look up and alternate phases. It is best to fly a kite with 2 to 3 people, choose a flat, open site, do not choose lakes, rivers and places with high voltage power lines, so as to avoid accidents.
Do more outdoor activities
The so-called outdoor activities refer to some sports in outdoor, courtyard, park and nature, such as fishing, flower viewing, jogging, Qigong, Taijiquan and so on. Outdoor air is rich in negative oxygen ions, is to promote biological bone growth of good nutrients, although it can not be seen, but all the time "floating", to prevent children's rickets and middle-aged and elderly osteoporosis are very beneficial.
Motor contraindications
Spring fog, wind and sand is also large, so the naked part of the body should not be too large during exercise to prevent joint pain caused by damp and cold; Do not exercise where dust flies with the wind, learn to inhale and exhale, do not choke the wind; Before exercise, be prepared to do activities, first swing arms, kick legs, turn the waist, and then do strenuous exercise after the muscles and joints of the body are moved. Don't do morning exercises too early in spring. In early spring and February, the temperature is low in the morning, and the air conditioning strikes people, if you go out too early to exercise, you are vulnerable to "wind cold", light colds, severe joint pain, stomach pain, and even can make people freeze crooked mouth. Take off clothes after exercise to prevent colds. If you sweat, dry at any time, do not wear wet clothes and let the cold wind blow, so as not to catch cold and cause disease. Exercise the body to be comprehensive, not only to choose to do the movement of limbs, but also to have the flexion and extension of the back and abdomen and the chest and waist. During or after exercise, do not lie on the grass everywhere, otherwise it will easily cause rheumatic low back pain or arthritis.
What is spring covering autumn freezing?
Dr. Shen: People should conform to the four times, by the time of spring, the Yang of the human body begins to float outward. in this situation, in order to keep the Yang does not dissipate, so wear clothes to cover the point, which is good for protecting the Yang of the human body and enhancing people's resistance. In autumn, the pores from lax to begin to converge, because with the cold weather, the skin pores begin to compact, which is also a natural function of the human body, is to keep out the cold. At this time, freezing points can enhance the physiological resistance of the skin.
Spring, if you take off clothes too early easy to catch a cold, easy to get flu and some respiratory diseases, and even a little allergy like rhinitis, bronchitis, pneumonia in this area of the disease is a lot. Therefore, the elderly, especially those with chronic diseases, should pay special attention to not rushing to reduce clothes, which can reduce the chance of catching a cold, reduce the chance of infection, and is very good for the recovery of chronic diseases and physical recovery, and can prolong life. Here we especially want to remind children and the elderly and the infirm: spring cover autumn cold is good for health.
Thank you Dr. Shen for sharing, I hope you are healthy and happy every day.
