Autumnal equinox time of 2022: 09: 03: 31September 23rd, 2022, August 28th of the lunar calendar.
The autumnal equinox is the sixteenth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar, which usually falls on September 22nd or 23rd every year. The autumnal equinox is the same as spring. The sun shines almost directly on the equator, and day and night are almost equal.
From the day of the autumnal equinox, the climate has three main characteristics: the position of direct sunlight continues to move from the equator to the southern hemisphere, and the phenomenon of short days and long nights in the northern hemisphere will become more and more obvious. The days will gradually shorten and the nights will gradually lengthen (until the winter solstice reaches the longest night and the shortest day); The temperature difference between day and night will gradually increase, and the amplitude will be higher than 10℃. The temperature drops day by day, getting colder every day, and gradually entering the late autumn season. The situation in the southern hemisphere is just the opposite.
Autumn equinox story
Fighting refers to the autumnal equinox, which is divided equally between the northern and southern hemispheres day and night, and is also half of autumn, hence the name.
Three stages of the autumnal equinox
Wait for the thunder to stop, the insect to sting, and the water to dry up.
The autumnal equinox is the sixteenth solar term, which starts every year when the sun runs to 180 on September 23rd of the Gregorian calendar.
On the autumnal equinox, the sun shines directly on the equator, so the length of day and night in the northern hemisphere is equal. After that, the position of direct sunlight on the ground will continue to move southward, making the days shorter and the nights longer in the northern hemisphere. The change of light not only brings the change of the length of day and night, but also brings the change of temperature. Since the autumnal equinox, we have officially entered autumn, and the weather is getting cooler and cooler. The average daily temperature in the area north of the Yangtze River has dropped below 22℃. However, although the cold air began to affect the weather in the northern region, as the rainy season has just passed, the climate of the autumnal equinox solar terms is just right, and Wan Li is clear, cool and pleasant, with chrysanthemums in full bloom and crab meat plump, which is a refreshing and good season.
While enjoying the beautiful food, health care reminds us to pay attention to "balance" in all aspects of health care, such as diet, daily life, spirit, meridians and sports, so as to reconcile yin and yang in the body and adapt to seasonal changes.
What to eat at the autumnal equinox?
1, recommended daily diet is Zizania latifolia, pumpkin, peanut, chestnut, lotus root, black sesame, red date, walnut, pear, water chestnut, carrot, tomato, shepherd's purse, Pleurotus ostreatus, Monopterus albus, jellyfish and kelp. Wild papaya, peanut, chestnut, lotus root, black sesame, red date, walnut, pear, water chestnut, carrot, tomato, shepherd's purse, oyster mushroom, eel, jellyfish and kelp. 2. Traditional Chinese medicines with functions of dispersing lung qi, resolving phlegm, nourishing yin and benefiting qi can be selected, such as ginseng, adenophora adenophora, American ginseng, Euryale ferox, longan, lotus seed, lily, white lentil, yam, almond and Fritillaria cirrhosa. Ginseng Radix Adenophorae, American ginseng, longan, lotus seed, lily, white lentil, yam, almond, Fritillaria, etc. 3. Diet follows the law of balance of yin and yang, mainly nourishing yin and moistening lung, and can also eat sour taste.
1, people with phlegm-dampness constitution should not eat fat and be sweet and greasy. Fried fritters with fat meat 2. Don't have cold drinks, such as all kinds of cool fruits, ice cream and frozen drinks. This cold food hinders the spleen and stomach and is not conducive to the transportation of water and moisture. People with a cold stomach should avoid eating cold food. Frozen drinks. The elderly should not eat the products of great heat and tonic because of yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity. 4. Developing children, without special reasons, should not be over-supplemented. 5. Patients with heat syndrome should not eat spicy food, such as pepper, pepper, mustard, curry powder, coffee and strong tea. Pepper pepper mustard curry powder coffee strong tea 6. People with skin diseases and asthma should not eat seafood such as shrimp and crab. Shrimp and crab ◎ Balance of yin and yang, balanced nutrition.
The autumnal equinox season is equal to day and night, so we should also follow the principle of balance of yin and yang in health care, so that yin and yang are firm.
"Yin-Yang balance" is a view of traditional Chinese medicine, which is actually similar to "nutritional balance" in modern medicine. If you want a balanced nutrition, you must first be picky about food, ensure the diversification of food and the balanced intake of "seven-day nutrients". The so-called "seven nutrients" refer to protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and water. In summer, when the weather is hot, people's appetite is mostly reduced and they are prone to lack of nutrition. Therefore, in autumn, we should ensure adequate and balanced nutrition. In addition, the reasonable arrangement of three meals a day is also very important, and it is necessary to follow the principle of eating well early, eating well in the middle and eating less at night, and distributing it reasonably. Don't gobble when eating, be sure to chew slowly, so that the stomach can better digest and absorb the nutrients in the food, and it is also conducive to maintaining the moisture in the intestines and playing the role of promoting fluid production and moistening dryness.
◎ Autumn crabs are fat and delicious, so eat carefully.
The autumnal equinox season is the most fertile and nourishing time for crab meat. Crab is a valuable aquatic product with tender and delicious meat. Not only that, crabs also have extremely high nutritional value. Their protein content is several times higher than that of pork and fish, and they are rich in nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin A. Autumn crabs are so nutritious and delicious, but if they are not eaten, they will be harmful to the health. So what should we pay attention to when eating crabs?
First, don't eat dead crabs. Before and after crab death, histidine in the body decomposes to produce histamine. Histamine is a toxic substance to human body. With the extension of death time, the accumulation of histamine in crabs will increase and its toxicity will be greater. More importantly, even if the crab is ripe, histamine will not be destroyed.
Second, raw crabs can't be eaten. Crabs are easy to parasitize paragonimiasis, and eating crabs raw will make paragonimiasis enter the human body; In addition, crabs eat rotten things, and all kinds of germs and toxins will accumulate in the stomach, which is easy to cause poisoning when eaten raw.
Third, crabs with dirty internal organs cannot be eaten. Whether steaming or frying, before cooking, not only the hydrogen crab should be cleaned, but also the internal organs such as crab cheeks, crab stomach and crab heart should be cleaned. Among them, the crab gills grow in eyebrow-shaped stripes on both sides of the crab body, while the crab stomach is in the first half of the crab body. Both the crab gills and the crab stomach contain many germs and dirty things. Crab heart is in the middle of crab yolk, which is closely connected with crab stomach. Its taste is bitter and should be removed.
The most important food at the autumnal equinox
sabotage
Health-preserving efficacy
Crabs can clear away heat and detoxify, replenish bones and marrow, and eat more crabs in autumn, which is helpful to transport and transform in the body and regulate the balance of yin and yang.
The standard of picky eaters
You should choose crabs with dark green back shells, protruding navel and bristly feet.
There is a good way to eat.
Crabs are cold, so they should be dipped in condiments such as ginger, onion and vinegar to eliminate cold and sterilize.
Don't go too far
80 grams/time.
Make good use of it
Autumn crab pot
500g of crab, minced chicken 1 80g, minced pork120g, 200g of tremella, minced lotus root, bamboo shoots and carrots100g, and eggs1piece.
● Seasoned coriander powder, salt, dried starch, rice wine, onion segments, ginger slices and vegetable oil.
● Practice
1. Wash crabs.
2. Heat oil in a pot, add onion and ginger slices and stir fry, add carrots, bamboo shoots and crabs and stir fry, add rice wine, salt and boiled water, and simmer slowly.
3. Put minced meat, lotus root, minced coriander, eggs, salt and dried starch into a large bowl, mix the stuffing and squeeze into small balls.
4. Cook the meatballs in another pot for 3 minutes, pour them into the wok, add salt, and add tremella to cook.
sweet potato
Health-preserving efficacy
Sweet potato can make people "live longer and get sick less", especially in dry and cold autumn, which is very good for the body.
The standard of picky eaters
When buying sweet potatoes, choose those that are fresh, clean, with smooth skin and no dark brown spots.
There is a good way to eat.
The "gasification enzyme" in sweet potato can cause heartburn, acid water spitting, abdominal distension and other uncomfortable symptoms, but when cooking sweet potato, the gasification enzyme can be destroyed by extending the time appropriately.
Don't go too far
150g/ time.
Make good use of it
Stewed sweet potato with ribs
● 750 grams of ribs and 400 grams of sweet potatoes.
● Seasoned vegetable oil, soy sauce, broth, cooking wine, pepper water, onion segments, ginger slices, salt and sugar.
● Practice
1. Cut the ribs into small pieces and blanch them with boiling water. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into hob blocks.
2. Put the ribs and soy sauce into a large bowl, mix well and marinate for 10 minute.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in the wok, fry the sweet potato pieces until golden and discolored, and take them out.
4. Heat the original pot, add the ribs and fry until golden brown, remove and color with sugar.
5. Take another pot, add broth, onion, ginger, pepper water, salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, boil over high fire, add ribs, simmer for 30 minutes, and stew the sweet potatoes.
Stir-fried sweet potato with honey sauce
● Materials: sweet potato 300g, pine nuts 50g, corn kernels 100g, egg yolk 1.
● Seasoning butter, cream, sugar, honey, osmanthus sauce and vegetable oil.
● Practice
1. Wash the sweet potato, cut it in half, cover the cut surface with a layer of plastic wrap, steam it in a pot for about 20 minutes, take it out and mash it.
2. Take a large bowl, add mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, cream, egg yolk and corn kernels, and mix well to make sweet potato paste.
3. Heat the wok, add butter and stir fry, add sweet potato paste and vegetable oil, stir fry evenly, put it in a plate, sprinkle pine nuts, and pour honey and osmanthus sauce.
Sweet potato Shuang Ren soup
● 200g sweet potato, 50g almond and 50g walnut kernel.
● Seasoning lotus root starch, vegetable oil, honey and salt.
● Practice
1. peeled almonds; Soak walnuts in clear water for a while; Peel the sweet potato, shred it and rinse it with clear water.
2. Put the lotus root starch and warm water into a bowl and mix well to make lotus root starch juice.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok, fry the sweet potato shreds until golden brown, and take them out.
4. Pour the water into the pot, bring it to a boil with high fire, add almonds and walnuts, bring it to a boil with high fire, cook it thoroughly with low fire, add salt and honey, thicken it with lotus root starch juice, and add fried sweet potato shreds.
Autumnal equinox health is fundamental ● Yin and Yang balance is not sick.
The autumnal equinox is the real beginning of autumn. This solar term is characterized by the same length of day and night, so it is also necessary to conform to the season, abide by the principle of "balance of yin and yang" and better regulate the body.
There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that "healthy qi exists inside, evil cannot be done, and evil qi must be deficient when it exists", which means that if the yin and yang in the body are balanced, the various functions of the body work well, the mental state is excellent, and the adaptability and resistance to external evils are good, it is not easy to get sick when the weather changes strongly. Therefore, we must pay attention to "observing the place of yin and yang and keeping in good health at the autumn equinox".
In order to better regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body, we should pay attention to the reasonable collocation of food in our daily diet, comprehensively consider our own needs, time, region, age, physical condition and other factors, and choose the right food collocation to better ensure the "righteousness" of the body.
● Autumnal equinox, to prevent cool autumn.
At the autumn equinox, the weather will get cold. If the human body's resistance is poor and does not adapt to climate change, cold evil will stimulate the skin and respiratory system and cause a cold. Many people think that a cold is a minor illness, but it is not. A cold has a great influence on our health. When people catch a cold, their resistance usually drops. If they have a bad cold, they are prone to other diseases and even induce tumors.
Some people with poor peripheral blood circulation and weak body temperature regulation, such as the thin and the elderly, are prone to cold hands and feet at the autumnal equinox. This phenomenon is caused by poor adjustment of nerve function and thinning of blood vessels, while fingers and toes exercise more, fat reserves are less, and blood vessels are less distributed, which is easy to lose heat.
When it comes to the autumnal equinox, we must add clothes in time when the temperature drops, especially for the elderly, children and people with weak constitution, and we should pay more attention to keeping warm. In cold weather, we can wear coats, hats, gloves and masks to keep warm. Unless the weather is hot or in a warm place, don't take off your warm clothes immediately because of mental boredom, tension, hot flashes or fever after exercise.
Life and health in the autumn equinox ◎ Scarves protect the throat and mouth.
The front of the neck, that is, the front and lower part of the neck, is commonly called "throat", which goes up to the position of Adam's apple and down to the top of the sternum. Some women wear low-necked shirts in pursuit of fashion, and this position is just exposed. If the front of the neck is blown by cold air, it will cause the contraction of small blood vessels in the neck and shoulders and even the whole body skin. If you continue to suffer from cold, the neuroendocrine system such as sympathetic adrenal gland will immediately produce stress reaction, and the strain regulation system of the whole body will also respond, resulting in a decline in resistance. At this time, bacteria and viruses that invade the human body from the respiratory tract, or bacteria and viruses that are already in the human body, will wait for an opportunity to make a mess, causing inflammation of small blood vessels in the nasopharyngeal mucosa, causing blood vessel movement disorder and congestion, and also causing pain in the neck, back, shoulders and scapula. Once it enters the chronic phase, it will also change the fibers of the tissue, making the local circulation more occluded, leading to headache, dizziness, repeated stiff neck and cervical spondylosis.
Patients with chronic rhinitis, pharyngolaryngitis and gas vasculitis should pay special attention to keep warm in front of the neck, button up and wear warm scarves to reduce the incidence. Scarves are beautiful, but the effect of keeping warm and keeping out the cold is poor.
◎ autumn equinox skin care is particular.
"One autumn rain and one cold", as the temperature drops after the autumnal equinox, skin oil secretion will decrease, and people are more likely to feel dry and tight skin. Pay attention to skin protection at this time.
In order to reduce the loss of oil, we can reduce the number of times we wash our faces. Some people have dry skin and lack of oil, so it is not advisable to wash your face too often. If the cleaning is too thorough, the skin will be very dry, just wash it once every morning with facial cleanser, and choose mild and heat-insulating products for facial cleanser; Some people have sensitive skin and are prone to allergic reactions this season. If you use chemical products such as facial cleanser, it may cause or aggravate allergic symptoms, and it is enough to wash it with water once a day; People with mixed and dry skin who are often "shiny" will have less oil secretion during this period. They don't have to wash their faces several times a day like summer, and they don't have to choose products with too strong cleaning effect, otherwise their skin will be dry.
Temperature control of washing water is also very important, and warm water is the best choice. Too hot water is not good, which will lead to more serious oil loss and drier skin; Too cold water is not good, it will irritate the skin too much and make the skin turn red. And after washing your face, it is best to apply appropriate skin care products in time to better protect and nourish your skin.
Adjusting the mind and keeping in good health at the autumnal equinox ◎ Overcoming psychological sensitivity and preventing "heart failure"
Autumn equinox, the weather is getting colder and the leaves are falling. The picture of depression is often sad, depressed, sensitive and suspicious. After a long time, self-confidence is easily frustrated, which is also very unfavorable to our physical and mental health. There is a saying in Chinese medicine: "Thinking leads to spleen ambition, sensitivity leads to paranoia, and excessive thinking leads to spleen injury." Injury to the spleen will lead to dizziness, fatigue, palpitation and a series of so-called "heart failure" symptoms caused by insufficient bleeding. Therefore, during the autumnal equinox, we should do the following to eliminate bad emotions.
First, don't doubt others. Treat people and things around you with a peaceful attitude, and don't feel that people are against you everywhere; Don't be suspicious and too sensitive; When encountering problems, we should strive to turn small into big, and turn small into nothing.
Second, don't shut yourself off. Choose the right time and the right occasion to release the pressure or depression in your heart, communicate with friends and relatives more, and don't close yourself in a state of nervous depression, otherwise it will do great harm to your body and mind.
Third, don't expect too much from anything. When predicting results and setting goals, we should objectively analyze various factors and not be blindly optimistic. In addition, we should treat our strengths and weaknesses correctly, give full play to our strengths, stimulate our potential as much as possible, and move towards success in a down-to-earth manner.
Fourth, don't haggle over every ounce. Sometimes, we don't like what others do, but we don't need to care too much if it doesn't involve principles. From the psychological point of view, proper "playing dumb" and "playing dumb" will make the originally tense atmosphere relaxed, help to maintain good interpersonal relationships, and also help us to eliminate mental anguish and avoid physical and mental health damage.
Fifth, do more outdoor sports. Doing more exercise in your spare time is not only beneficial to your health, but also makes you more open-minded and more calm and rational in dealing with problems.
Autumn equinox exercise health ◎ Mountaineering should take preventive measures.
Autumn is easy to make people feel blue, but this season is also refreshing and beautiful. Hiking in the suburbs can not only make people refreshed and open-minded, but also be a very good exercise. It can exercise our respiratory and circulatory system, and help to increase cardiac contractility and vital capacity. For people who live and work in cities, climbing mountains often can better soothe the nervous system.
There are many benefits of mountaineering, but you should make full preparations before you leave to avoid accidental injuries while climbing.
First of all, we must determine whether our physical condition is suitable for mountain climbing. The elderly and patients with chronic diseases can have a comprehensive physical examination first, and some patients are not suitable for mountaineering activities, such as patients with high blood pressure and heart disease. Secondly, make a good travel plan. Routes, rest points, dining points, etc. It should be arranged reasonably in advance. Don't loiter in the mountains. It is best to have someone familiar with the terrain to lead the way. Again, get ready to change. Know the weather at the destination in advance. If it is cold in the morning and evening, take warm clothes to prevent colds. In addition, in addition to the necessities of life, try to bring as few personal belongings as possible. The elderly and people with weak constitution can bring hiking poles, which is not only labor-saving but also safer. Finally, it is best to wear hiking shoes or hiking shoes when climbing mountains.
In the process of mountain climbing, there are also some very important points to pay attention to. First, when walking the mountain road, you should step on it steadily at every step, and don't simply pursue speed, otherwise accidents such as stepping on the air or spraining will easily occur. Second, take a short rest after walking a certain distance to prevent fatigue. Massage the waist and leg muscles several times during rest to relax the muscles and avoid sprains. Third, pay attention to the wind direction when resting, and don't sit in the tuyere or wet place. If you have sweat, you can loosen the neckline and don't take off your clothes easily. Fourth, take shelter from the wind when eating and have a rest before eating. Fifth, don't go downhill too fast, especially don't run, otherwise the tension of knee and leg muscles is too large, which is prone to joint sprain or muscle strain.
When you are in a bad mood, exercise carefully.
Exercise can help us solve our troubles in life and work, so many people choose intensive exercise when they are in a bad mood, hoping to vent their bad emotions through exercise and sweating. However, it is suggested that when the pressure is too high or the mood is too low, it is best not to do exercise, otherwise it will easily cause physical and mental harm.
According to the research of sports psychology, the emotional state during exercise has a great influence on the fitness effect. Exercise with a good mood can effectively activate immunity. If you feel depressed during exercise, it will affect the normal function of the immune system, hinder the maturation of immune cells and the production of antibodies, thus inhibiting the human immune mechanism and increasing the risk of illness. So when you are in a bad mood, try not to do exercise.
Intimate reminder:
When we are under too much pressure, there will be reactions such as faster heartbeat, higher blood pressure and muscle tension. These reactions will consume a lot of vitamin C in the human body, so in this case, we should eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as onions, green peppers, cauliflower, dates, strawberries and so on.
Energy aerobic exercise
Efficacy: promote systemic blood circulation, strengthen the functions of spleen, liver, gallbladder and other internal organs, and inject energy into the body.
Prepare an armchair.
way
1. Sit on the side of the chair, bend and lift your left knee, put your left foot on the chair, and hold the back of the chair with your left hand.
2. Twist your body to the left and put your hands on the back of the chair. Breathe naturally and keep this posture 10- 15 seconds. Then put down your left leg and do the same exercise on the other side.
Flexibility balance exercise
Efficacy makes the spine stretch, increases the flexibility of the body, and at the same time can adjust the balance of yin and yang of the human body to achieve a state of peace of qi and blood.
way
1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Inhale, make fists with both hands and swing your arms forward.
2. Exhale, bend your knees, bend your upper body forward, parallel to the ground, look down, and extend your hips and arms backwards.
Lean your arm forward against your ear, so that your arm, back of your head and spine are in a straight line. Do abdominal breathing and keep this position 10- 15 seconds.
4. Exhale thoroughly, then inhale and stand upright, raise your arms above your head, turn your fist into a palm, and the palms are opposite. Exhale again, at the same time, put your arms back to your sides and have a good rest.
Twenty-four solar terms table