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Protecting Your Health in Autumn: Tips from Traditional Chinese Medicine Experts

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners remind that as the air in autumn becomes dry and cold, it is easy to irritate the upper respiratory tract, leading to a dry, itchy cough; the situational photo, the person in the picture has nothing to do with this article. (Picture taken from freepik)

[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]The solar term has come to the cold dew, officially entering the “autumn dryness”. The weather is gradually turning cooler and drier. I believe many people feel this. In this regard, Chinese medicine doctor Shao Yuhao said that maintenance in this season should focus particularly on the “respiratory tract” and “protection of Yang Qi”. However, for warming at this time, it is not necessary to use Daxin or Dafa. It is recommended to use gentle warm medicine. Energy to regulate body state, such as: Perilla. In addition, he also shared that the “Hegu point” located at the tiger’s mouth is very useful during this season. It has the functions of ventilating lung qi, replenishing qi and regulating the stomach and intestines. It is an acupuncture point with both attacking and tonifying properties.

Shao Yuhao’s Facebook page “Chinese medicine practitioner Shao Yuhao.Dr. Ahao“The article mentioned that as the weather turns cooler in autumn, the skin that was originally loose in summer should gradually tighten up to prevent excessive heat dissipation. It also prevents wind evil from invading through the surface and causing colds. symptom. The appropriate warming tonic at this time does not require the use of pungent and hot substances. Instead, the use of soft warming energy is enough to regulate the body’s condition. For example, the pungent and warm perilla is a very mild warming medicinal material that regulates the lungs. It can also regulate the gastrointestinal tract and is especially suitable for use in autumn.

Traditional Chinese medicine doctors mentioned that in autumn, the sunshine hours are reduced, and as the temperature gradually drops, feelings of depression can’t help but arise, and a low mood may occur; the situational photo, the person in the picture has nothing to do with this article. (Picture taken from freepik)

People who are maladaptive to climate change may have 3 symptoms

As for maintenance during this season, Shao Yuhao reminded that special emphasis should be placed on “respiratory tract” and “protection of Yang Qi”. Starting from October, the weather will gradually get cooler, the northeast monsoon will begin, and the climate will become slightly drier. At this time, Changes in temperature, wind speed, and humidity can easily affect the skin surface and respiratory tract of the human body. Pay special attention to the occurrence of colds. The respiratory tract is also prone to chronic inflammation due to dryness. It is recommended to remember to wear a windbreaker when going out to resist the cold wind, and keep a mask close to your body to avoid irritation of the respiratory tract caused by dry and cold air. In addition, he also mentioned that some maladaptive patients may experience the following symptoms:

●Depressed mood:As autumn enters, the sunshine hours decrease, and as the temperature gradually drops, feelings of depression can’t help but arise, with symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and lack of interest.

●Dry throat and cough:Because the air in autumn gradually becomes dry and cold, it is easy to irritate the upper respiratory tract, causing dry itching and coughing. Also, because of the large temperature difference between morning and evening, patients with a history of asthma, reflux of nasal discharge, or allergic cough should also be particularly careful.

●Dry and itchy skin:Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs control the skin. According to his observation, patients who are maladaptive to environmental changes are prone to prurigo attacks in addition to cold symptoms corresponding to the lungs. In this case, as long as the cold symptoms are resolved, the skin condition can usually be resolved. Improved.

“Hegu point” located at the tiger’s mouth has attacking and tonic properties

Shao Yuhao shared that the “Hegu point” is very useful during this season. He explained that this point is located at the tiger’s mouth. It has the functions of dispelling wind evil, releasing fire, ventilating lung qi, and regulating gastrointestinal qi. It also has a good function of replenishing qi. It is an acupoint with both attacking and replenishing properties. He often combines it with Hegu. Linggu and Dabai are very effective in treating patients with weak lung qi.

Shao Yuhao also added that in response to the changes in the world, the human body will also take measures to respond, and may even have a pulse similar to a cold. However, as long as they keep warm, comply with the solar terms, and adjust their breathing, most patients will be fine.

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2023-10-11 12:30:00

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