The plan for the year begins in spring. Only by laying a healthy foundation in spring can the health of the whole year be guaranteed. Although health maintenance in spring is very important, it is not complicated. The key is to keep the following eight taboos.
Don’t commit these 8 taboos during spring health care
One taboo: taking off clothes too “quickly”
The temperature has just risen in spring, but it fluctuates from time to time, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, which is the time to “dress randomly”. At this time, we often encounter the embarrassing moment when we feel cold when we take off our cotton-padded clothes, and feel hot when we move a little bit.
In fact, in spring, it is best for everyone to prepare a jacket that can be put on and taken off at will when going out, so that it can effectively cope with the temperature changes throughout the day. The so-called “spring covering” also means this, and it does not mean that everyone wears winter clothes without changing, because covering too much can also lead to colds and reduced resistance.
Two taboos: Don’t like to open windows
Spring is windy, and many people don’t like to open windows because they are worried about dust entering the house. In fact, ventilation in spring is more important than in any season. Because the temperature rises and the humidity increases at this time, various bacteria, viruses, etc. begin to multiply in large numbers.
Don’t open windows in spring (picture from the Internet)
If the doors and windows are closed for a long time, or the air circulation is not good, it is easy to cause colds and infectious diseases. Therefore, whether it is at home or in the office, make sure to open the windows for ventilation twice a day. At least 10 minutes each time, it is best to form air convection, and the best ventilation time is after sunrise and before sunset.
Three taboos: Excessive exercise
In spring, when everything comes back to life, it is suitable to do some soothing outdoor exercises to nourish Yang Qi and improve immunity for the whole year. But avoid exercising too much at this time. Because after a winter of hibernation, many people have not exercised for a long time. If they exercise too much at this time, they are easily injured.
In addition, spring is responsible for hair growth, so it is best to breathe through the nose when traveling. On the one hand, it can block some harmful substances from “diseases entering through the mouth.” On the other hand, the nasal mucosa is rich in blood vessels and has curved cavities, which can warm and humidify dry and cold air. If there are many pollutants in foggy days, it is best not to go out for exercise.
Four taboos: eating too much
In spring, when the human body’s yang qi becomes stronger, you should choose sweet or warm foods and medicines to replenish yang qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and eat appropriate foods that can increase hair loss and regulate liver qi.
It is best to eat less food that is too sour or spicy. Because sourness enters the liver, excessive intake will cause excessive liver qi, which is not conducive to the growth of yang qi and the release of liver qi; and overly spicy food will also damage yang qi.
At this time, if you have higher requirements for the taste of food, you might as well use an appropriate amount of spicy ingredients instead of chili to season the dishes, such as leeks, coriander, onions, garlic, etc. are all good choices.
Five taboos: Take medicine as soon as you get angry
Many people are prone to sore throats and ulcers during this season, and then they seek medical treatment in a hurry and take a bunch of heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs.
However, spring is the time when Yang Qi grows. If you use the wrong medicine, it is like pouring a basin of cold water on a small fire. It is not good for healthy people and makes it worse for those who are sick.
Six taboos: Losing temper and sulking
Spring is the season when liver wood rises and liver qi is relaxed. However, some people’s liver qi is too relaxed, which can lead to hyperactivity of liver qi, irritability, and emotional instability.
In fact, nourishing yang in spring focuses on nourishing the liver, and regulating emotions is an important part of it. In addition to a peaceful mood, spring should also be cheerful and open-minded, so that the liver wood is solid and the liver qi is smooth. When you can’t help but get angry, it’s best to take a few deep breaths and leave the scene of the argument temporarily. You can also raise flowers and plants in spring to keep your mood happy.
Seven taboos: Take a nap if you feel sleepy in spring
No matter how much you sleep, you always feel sleepy during the day. This phenomenon of spring sleepiness is mainly a comprehensive reaction caused by the severe climate changes in winter and spring, and the human body has not yet adapted to it.
Spring Taboo: Sleep when you are sleepy (Picture: Pixabay)
If you just rely on sleeping to solve the problem, I am afraid that the more you sleep, the less awake you will be. It is recommended to take a half-hour lunch break at noon every day. People who have the conditions can plant some fragrant and refreshing seasonal flowers and plants to relieve spring sleepiness.
Eight taboos: Use a set of skin care products to the end
The external environment and skin conditions in spring are very different from those in winter. In spring, dust is flying, sebaceous glands secrete vigorously, and the ultraviolet content is high. If you continue to use a set of skin care products, allergic reactions are likely to occur and the skin care effect will be compromised.
Don’t use a set of skin care products until the end (Picture: Pixabay)
At this time, skin care products should be replaced step by step. When the temperature rises, you can replace oil-based creams suitable for winter with oil-less and hydrating lotions. Ultraviolet rays are strong in spring, so the most important things for skin care are hydration and sun protection, especially for sensitive skin.
Tips for dealing with “getting angry” in spring
As spring comes, more and more people suffer from internal heat, such as swollen gums, sore throats, and constipation… In fact, in modern medicine (Western medicine), there is no such thing as “excessive internal heat”. “Getting angry” is a popular term among the people, and it belongs to the category of “heat syndrome” in traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that “heat” in spring is mostly related to the three organs of the liver, stomach and lungs, so correspondingly there are liver fire, stomach fire and lung fire. Below, I will introduce them to you individually.
Anger
Common symptoms include dizziness and pain, tinnitus or ear swelling and pain, pus discharge, red and swollen eyes, irritability, restlessness, insomnia or dreaminess, bitter mouth and dry throat, constipation, short and yellow urine, burning pain in the flanks and ribs, epistaxis and vomiting blood. , soreness and weakness in waist and knees, etc.
Solution: Chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea
Method: Take 5 grams of chrysanthemum and 5 grams of wolfberry, wash them and make tea for drinking. If you want it to taste better, add some rock sugar. For people with cold spleen and stomach, add three red dates. If you have symptoms of constipation, you can also add cassia seeds, which have the effects of lowering fat, improving eyesight, and moisturizing the intestines and laxative.
Stomach fire
Symptoms often include swollen and painful gums, thirst, bad breath, irritability, constipation, toothache and bleeding. People who like to eat spicy food are more likely to get angry and have acne, sores on the mouth and tongue, and bleeding hemorrhoids.
Solution: Ophiopogon japonicus tea
Method: Take 5 to 8 grains of Ophiopogon japonicus and place them in a cup. First, soak them with a little boiling water to moisten them, then add enough boiling water to brew them. You can also drink it by boiling water instead of tea, and the effect is equally good. In addition to being brewed alone, Ophiopogon japonicus can also be drunk with corn silk, mulberry leaves, and green tea to clear away heat, quench thirst, and replenish qi and blood.
Lung fire
Common symptoms include fever and thirst, nasal congestion and thick discharge, yellow sputum, sore throat, constipation, yellow urine, etc.
Solution: Imperata Imperata Root Tea
Method: Take 10~15 grams of Imperata cogongrass root and boil it in water for drinking.
2024-04-10 15:47:59
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