The influence of the moon on health is not only a view of traditional Chinese medicine, modern medical research has also confirmed that moon has a lot to do with health . Because the moon’s tidal force on the earth has periodic changes from small to large, and then from large to small, this geomagnetic force will also cause interference to the human body. For example, affects the balance of body fluids, hormones, electrolytes, etc. , Resulting in changes in the body and mind, and the incidence of diseases is significantly higher than normal.
A survey found that peaks in the number of people suffering from gout and asthma during the quarter and full moon. In addition, compared to other groups, Moon’s profit and loss has a more profound impact on women. The menstrual cycle of women generally lasts for 28 days, which corresponds to changes in the moon's gains and losses. Therefore, women’s health regimen must follow the principle of "follow the moon".
Moon phase cycle
It takes about 28 days for the moon to orbit the earth. This is the cycle of the moon's surplus and loss, which is called " ". As the moon moves a long distance from west to east in the starry sky every day, its shape is constantly changing. The change of the moon's phase is called the moon phase. A lunar phase cycle is divided into new moon (new moon), first quarter moon, last quarter moon, and full moon (full moon) . According to the change of the moon's profit and loss, the focus of health preservation at different times is also different. also advises everyone on this during the Mid-Autumn Festival, learn to follow the moon to keep in good health.
1. New Sun: Replenishing Qi and Nourishing Blood
When the moon turns between the earth and the sun, the new moon phase is called. "Suo Ri" is the first day of each month in the lunar calendar. The phase of the moon during the period of "Shuo" is "the moon lacks light", the yang qi gradually weakens during the day and the yin qi gradually weakens at night. At this time, the human body is characterized by weak yang qi, qi and blood is also in a relatively deficient state, and the resistance is relatively weak.
Some deficiency as taught by Chinese medicine, such as pulmonary heart disease, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, or chronic diseases, colds , etc. are easy to occur or aggravate at this stage. Therefore, the general principle of is to nourish qi and nourish blood. Female friends should pay special attention to it.
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2. Winding: Soothing the liver and promoting the gallbladder
When the moon turns 90 degrees with the sun, the phase of the moon that appears is called “strong 4strong”. The upper string refers to the around the seventh day of the lunar calendar, which is in the middle of the lunar cycle. The yang qi grows during the day and the yin qi grows in the night. Both yin and yang are in the rising stage, especially the rising of yang qi is more obvious. Chinese medicine emphasizes "the liver governs yang". Therefore, this period is a prone and aggravated period of liver disease, cholecystitis and other diseases, especially in the second half of the night and early morning, which is the risky period for getting sick. Therefore, the general health principle of winding is to soothe the liver and promote the gallbladder.
1. Eat less fat, sweet and greasy: Eat less fat, sweet and greasy foods, and eat more foods that have the effect of soothing the liver and choleretics, such as celery, celery , tomatoes, radishes, oranges, grapefruits, citrus, etc. can also be drunk with lily porridge.
2. Press Tanzhong acupoint : Tanzhong acupoint is located at the midpoint of the connection between the two nipples. press and knead up and down 30 times, it can relieve the Qi, stimulate the thymus , and enhance the body's immunity.
3. Watching the day: anti-dryness during the Mid-Autumn Festival
on the eighth fifteenth month of the lunar month. Mid-autumn is the demarcation point of climate change. The weather is obviously cooler, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and the midday is relatively sultry. The climate is mainly dry. People usually experience sore mouth, nose and throat, dry nails and hair, dry skin, etc. "Dry" performance. Chinese medicine believes that Qiuqi is connected to the human lungs. Lung Qi too strong will cause dry mouth, cough, sore throat.
1. Anti-dryness of the elderly: Diligent practice and spitting can protect the body and prevent dryness. The method of is: sit quietly with your eyes closed every morning, first tap the teeth 36 times, then stir in the mouth with your tongue, and swallow slowly several times. Pause for a while and slowly do abdominal breathing . When inhaling, the tongue licks the upper jaw, inhales through the nose, and then slowly exhales from the mouth, repeat 36 times.
Appropriate physical activity in autumn can promote blood circulation throughout the body,Moisturize the viscera, muscles, fur, and joints, thereby enhancing the body's ability to resist autumn dryness .
2. Women's emotional aspirations: In autumn, everything is withered, and the bleak atmosphere often makes people touch the scene and emotions. Emotions tend to rise and fall, which affect vitality and consume fluid, especially in women. Under the principle of "harvest" by the Lord of Autumn, "the heart must be clear and clear, and keep quiet" , can maintain vitality by converging emotions and not shrinking from depression. At the same time, we must go to bed and get up early. " Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic " records: " in March of autumn, lie early and get up early, rejuvenate with the chickens, make the mind calm, use probation, reduce the spirit, make the Qi Qi calm, and make the lungs clear. ”
3. Heavy diet for children: The dietary principle in autumn should be “ less pungent, increase acidity, avoid cold _span3strong ” . "Smoothness" means less intake of pungent foods such as ginger, green onions, garlic, peppers, and leeks to prevent aggravation of dryness and depletion of body fluids. "Sour" means to eat more apples, persimmons, oranges, pears, grapes, hawthorns, pomegranates, lemons and other fruits. Sour foods help appetite and digest, quench thirst and promote body fluids, astringent and astringent, nourish yin and moisturize dryness, and also have the function of strengthening the liver.
Fourth, last chord : it is necessary to make up but not to leak
when the moon is at its fullest after fifteenThen the moon gradually dwindled, and it was last quarter moon at around twenty-three. At thirty, the moon was completely waned, which means "darkness". "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" says: "The moon rises without venting, and the full moon has no tonic", which means to warn people that when the moon is just beginning to rise, it is appropriate to maintain health and not to vent; when the moon is full, it is appropriate to vent and not to make up.
Staying up late is a taboo!
Therefore, should focus on replenishing health in the last quarter of the month. For young people, the big taboo is staying up late. To avoid damage to the body, it is necessary for to go to bed early and get up early. People who are getting older can increase their physical activity a little at this time. For example, choose brisk walking, running and other exercises to add a little energy.
At this time, people with weak physique and patients with respiratory diseases are easy to feel the invasion of wind evil and other external evils and get sick, or cause the existing condition to become worse. Therefore, should pay special attention to changes in climate, add clothing to keep warm in time, and choose mild foods for supplements.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a reunion festival for everyone. Every day, people who leave home will rush home to gather together with their parents, relatives and friends, and have a drink. And in today’s day of family reunion, I have a lot of feelings. I have spent many festivals with everyone along the way. has never known everyone from the very beginning.Now that I have helped countless patients and friends to restore their health, in addition to being happy for everyone, what I have gained is more moving, moved by everyone's trust and support for themselves along the way. For me, this may be the true meaning of Mid-Autumn Festival and the meaning of spending every festival with everyone. As a teacher and friend, I firmly believe that I will go through more festivals with you.
I am Jia Xiufeng, MD, @中医女子科加博士, I specialize in women's medicine in Chinese medicine. I spend a lot of thought and energy every day to write popular science, code words are not easy, if you agree with me , Please help like or follow; sharing is a virtue, giving roses to others, leaving fragrance in your hands! Please forward this article to those who need it, so that more people can benefit from it! Thanks!
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