The New Year’s Day holiday is over! Feel like you haven't had enough? Already looking forward to your next vacation? Let me tell you some good news: in one month, the Spring Festival holiday is coming.
At the beginning of the new year, how to start a healthy life for a year, and what tips are there for health care? Of course, start with eating, eating, eating!
Guiding expert
Mao Wei (Chief physician, professor, and doctoral supervisor of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Nephrology of Guangdong Province)
Lin Yanzhao (Heir of a nationally renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Chief Physician of the Guangdong Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment and Preventive Center)
Winter supplements, sustained talent It is a hard truth
that winter supplementation can start from the beginning of winter. Professor Lin Yanzhao believes that the most worthwhile day in winter is actually the winter solstice.
Because the winter solstice is the day with the shortest sunshine in the year, the yang energy in nature is the deepest on that day, and the surface yang energy that can be seen is the least. It is the most suitable for cultivating yang and strengthening the foundation, and anything added can be well absorbed.
What should I do if I miss the beginning of winter and the winter solstice? Don't rush! In fact, is a good time to take supplements throughout the winter, and continuous supplements are even more effective than just taking supplements at a certain time. As for the frequency of supplementation, it depends on the individual. Generally, 1 to 2 times a week is recommended.
Exercise and sunbathing are also just "tonics"
The "fame" of traditional Chinese medicine and dietary supplements is so great that many people ignore other ways to nourish themselves in winter, such as exercise, sunbathing, and meridian or acupuncture point health care.
1 Sports supplements, it is best to practice internal strength
Sports can be divided into internal and external strength. Running, gymnastics, boxing, etc., often require the use of external strength, which belongs to external strength; Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Wu Qin Xi, Yi Jing Jin, etc. It belongs to internal strength.
If the purpose is to strengthen the body, both internal and external strength are acceptable; If the purpose is to maintain health, internal strength is better. Internal power uses the mind without exerting force. The mind is the main force, the mind is used to guide the qi, and the qi is used to move the limbs. It is impartial and will not damage the qi or consume blood.
Among them, Ba Duan Jin, an internal skill, has simple movements and is easy to learn. It is not restricted to any venue and is suitable for all ages. Repeat each pose 6 to 8 times, it is better to sweat slightly. If you can persevere, you can make your qi and blood flow smoothly, your physical strength will become stronger, and your energy will become stronger.
2It is the simplest and easiest way to borrow yang energy from the sun
"The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" points out that maintaining yang energy is the foundation of health care and treatment: "If the yang energy loses its place in the sky and the sun, life will be shortened and not flourish."
The sun is the largest source of yang energy in nature. In daily life, you might as well borrow more energy from it to maintain your own yang energy. The method is simple and easy to operate-that is, bask in the sun.
★ Dry the head
According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the head is the head of all yangs, and all the blood of the five internal organs essence and the clear yang energy of the six internal organs converge in the head. Baihui acupoint is located in the middle of the head (the midpoint of the line directly above the two ears). Exposing this acupoint can unblock the meridians and regulate Yang Qi.
★ Sun the back
The human body’s abdomen is yin and the back is yang. In the middle of the back, the Du Vessel runs along the spine. Sunbathing the back can help warm and replenish yang energy and regulate the qi and blood of the organs. There are two major acupuncture points in the lower back of a person that can replenish yang energy, namely Mingmen and Shenshu. When exposed to the sun, you can rub your hands together and then rub the lower back until it feels slightly warm.
★ Dry your palms
Often drying your palms can relieve fatigue and promote sleep. The most important acupuncture point on the palm of the hand is Laogong point, which is the point under the tip of the middle finger when making a natural fist. Massaging this acupoint can calm the mind and calm the mind.
Nourish the five internal organs, try these therapeutic recipes
Traditional Chinese medicine diet is profound and timeless, and it is indispensable to nourish the five internal organs in winter. Here are some health-preserving and therapeutic recipes to share with you:
Heart, the official of the monarch
Nourishing the heart focuses on calming the nerves
The heart governs the gods and blood vessels. It is the commander-in-chief of the human body and is known as the official of the monarch.
The heart is most afraid of one word - "tired". Working too hard and thinking too much can easily consume your heart and blood, causing symptoms such as palpitation, chest tightness, chest pain, insomnia, and memory loss.
Tonifying the heart focuses on calming the nerves and nourishing the blood. Longan, lotus seeds, lily, Ganoderma lucidum, Huaiwheat, etc. are all good choices for "tonifying the heart".
Recommended recipe: Lily Chicken Yellow Soup
Take 1 egg, 2~3 fresh lilies, and a little rock sugar. Break open the lily and wash it, boil it in water for half an hour, add the egg yolk, stir and cook, add rock sugar to taste, and drink it before going to bed.
Liver, the official of the general
Soothing the liver is important in regulating qi
The liver stores blood and is responsible for hair growth, so it is the official of the general.
Liver is most afraid of one word - "block". The liver governs relaxation and happiness. Only when the path of liver qi is smooth can the whole body be nourished. If the qi movement is not smooth, you will feel pain in the liver area, anxiety and depression.
Tonifying the liver focuses on soothing the liver and regulating qi. You can choose roses, tangerine peel, bergamot, green mandarin oranges, hawthorn, albizia julibrissin, etc.
Recommended recipe: Rose Bergamot Tea
Take 6 grams of dried rose petals, 5 grams each of Bergamot and Daidai flowers, put them in a tea cup, pour in boiling water, cover and simmer for ten minutes, then drink it as tea.
Spleen, the official of Canglin
Strengthening the spleen focuses on dispelling cold
The spleen governs transportation and transformation, promotes clearness, and regulates blood, just like the official of Canglin.
The spleen is most afraid of one word - "cold". The spleen and stomach are the foundation of tomorrow, and the transportation and transformation of water and grain depend on the good functioning of the spleen and stomach. Eating too much cold and cold food, eating irregularly, and having three irregular meals will hinder the movement and transformation of spleen yang, manifesting as loss of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Tonifying the spleen focuses on strengthening the spleen and dispelling cold and appetizing. Poria cocos, Gorgon fruit , lotus seeds and yam are the best food supplements.
Recommended recipe: Poria Health Cake
Take appropriate amounts of poria, lotus seeds, gorgon seeds, and yam and grind them into powder, mix with 2 times the amount of rice flour; add sugar to taste, add milk and stir into moist cake powder, sift and cover with a damp cloth Let it sit for 30 minutes, then steam until cooked and ready to serve.
Lungs, the official of the prime minister
Nourishment of the lungs focuses on clearing and turbidity
The lungs govern qi, control the descent, and control breathing. They are the officials of the prime minister. They are also an important organ for the body to obtain oxygen and discharge metabolic waste gases. They can be called the "air" of the human body. filter".
The lungs are most afraid of one word - "turbidity". External haze, smoking, oil fumes, and phlegm-dampness lung turbidity produced in the body will all cause harm to the lungs. Food that is too salty, too sweet, or too oily will cause phlegm to block the lungs.
The key to nourishing the lungs is to clear turbidity and eliminate phlegm and dampness. Lily, watercress, sword flower, fig, bamboo cane, coconut water, Adenophora , Ophiopogon japonicus, Radix Pseudostellariae, Sydney pear, water chestnut, Sichuan Fritillaria, almond, and tangerine peel are also commonly used ingredients for resolving phlegm and relieving cough.
Recommended recipes: green olives radish pig lean meat soup
10 green olives, 500 grams of lean meat, 1 radish, 2 candied dates, appropriate amount of salt. Cut the radish into large pieces and blanch them for later use. Cut the lean pork into large pieces and blanch them to remove the blood. Put them into a clay pot together with the green olives. Add two candied dates. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn down the heat and cook until the radish is soft. Season with seasoning. edible.
Kidney, the official of internal affairs
Kidney nourishment focuses on control
The kidneys store essence, generate marrow, and reproduce. They are the foundation of innateness and are the official of internal affairs.
The kidney is most afraid of one word - "consumption". "Huangdi Neijing" believes that after the age of 35 for women and after the age of 40 for men, kidney qi begins to decline.
Kidney deficiency is divided into kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. The symptoms are different, and the tonic methods are naturally different.
People with kidney yang deficiency are mainly characterized by being afraid of cold, pale and fat tongue with white coating, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation in men, and difficulty in conceiving in women. The tonic should be mainly warming yang;
People with kidney yin deficiency are mainly characterized by being afraid of heat. , red tongue and less fluid, soreness of waist and knees, insomnia and dreaminess, dizziness and tinnitus, nocturnal emission in men, oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea in women, etc. The main supplement should be to nourish yin.
The kidney is most afraid of one word - "consumption". The key to nourishing the kidneys is moderation, and it is better to consume less. In terms of diet, you may wish to eat more black foods, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, black rice, black fungus, black-bone chicken, mulberries, etc.
Recommended recipes for nourishing yang: Stir-fried shrimps with walnut kernels and leeks
50 grams of walnut kernels, 150 grams of leeks, and 250 grams of fresh shrimps. First, fry walnut kernels in sesame oil until they turn yellow, then stir-fry them together with washed and cut leeks and shelled shrimps, and drink with a small amount of white wine.
Recommended recipes for nourishing yin: Huaiqi and wolfberry turtle soup
Slaughter the turtle, wash and remove the internal organs, cut into pieces, put it into a casserole with yam, wolfberry, red dates and ginger, add 2000 ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat. About 2 hours.
Tonic 3 misunderstandings, be careful not to enter!
When it comes to winter supplements, the right supplement is the key. However, people often make misunderstandings during the supplementation process.
The more expensive the better, the more the better?
On the one hand, each supplement has certain indications. Only by using targeted medicines can the effect of medicinal materials be fully exerted. If used indiscriminately, it will harm the body. On the other hand, the price of a drug is not entirely equivalent to its effectiveness.
is one recipe that can be used by the whole family?
Supplementation must follow the principle of "supplementing whatever is deficient and supplementing the symptom", and must be "tailored" according to individual circumstances in order to have a real tonic effect. It is not advisable for the whole family to take the same supplement.
Children’s supplements, win at the starting point?
Children are in the stage of growth and development. As long as they eat a balanced diet, they are generally not nutritionally deficient, and it is not advisable to take supplements with drugs.
If the child is really frail and sick, it is also recommended to follow the doctor's advice before recuperating. Do not blindly feed the child ginseng antler and other warming tonics, otherwise it may cause adverse consequences such as premature puberty.
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