On March 20th, we ushered in the "vernal equinox" among the 24 solar terms.

The vernal equinox is the fourth solar term in spring among the 24 solar terms.

In ancient China, the vernal equinox was divided into three stages.

"When a mysterious bird arrives; Second, wait for Lei Nai to make a sound; Third, wait for the power to start. 」

In other words, after the vernal equinox, swallows will fly from the south, and when it rains, the sky will thunder and lightning.

Starting from the vernal equinox, we bid farewell to the windy season and entered the warm season. The climate is mild, rainy and sunny. Winter crops in most parts of China enter the spring growth stage, which is also the sowing time of early rice.

But at this time, it is still warm and cold, and the yin and yang in the human body are also floating. At this time, it is necessary to reconcile yin and yang. Especially at the beginning of the vernal equinox, people are easily sleepy in spring.

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the vernal equinox season is an important time to adjust the balance of yin and yang in the body and coordinate the body function, so how to keep fit?

1, the spring equinox healthy eating habits will be changed.

Every season has seasonal dishes that grow in line with its climatic conditions, with the essence of heaven and earth and high nutritional value. Therefore, in spring, it is suggested to eat more spicy foods to enhance the qi of the spleen and stomach, such as lobster sauce, onion, ginger, leek, shrimp and other foods that are conducive to the growth of yang. Even less sour and more sweet, eat more sweets, such as jujube, lily, pear, longan, tremella, radish and so on. Eat less spicy hot pot, mutton, dog meat and foods that are too spicy and fried, because these foods may lose yang and lead to excessive internal heat.

2, the vernal equinox dress details are very important.

Of course, in addition to paying attention to diet, the key to health care is to improve your immunity. As the saying goes, "Spring has no clothes and autumn has no hats". After the vernal equinox, the weather is getting warmer and warmer, but the temperature has not yet stabilized. From time to time, there will be a cold current and more rain. Cold and warmth are still the key points.

At this time, the clothes can be thick or thin, and special attention should be paid to the warmth of the legs and feet. It is best to keep the somatosensory temperature slightly sweaty to dispel the latent cold evil in winter.

Old people, children, patients and other people with poor resistance are advised to wear more clothes and prepare an extra coat when going out.

3. Pay attention to the daily exercise at the vernal equinox

In daily life, we should insist on proper exercise and maintain normal sleep time. As far as sports are concerned, the ancients advocated "walking in court", which means that when the yang rises in spring, you can mobilize the yang through exercise and feel energetic all day. Therefore, more outdoor activities and getting into nature are conducive to mental relaxation and fatigue elimination.

However, the weather is unstable at the vernal equinox, and the temperature is low in the morning and evening. For "sub-healthy people" who have been in a state of high-intensity work and high pressure for a long time, we should pay attention to preventing "not getting sick" that may occur in the future. If you go to crowded places as little as possible, you can use your living environment for simple fitness exercises.

4, the vernal equinox season to maintain the liver

Chinese medicine theory holds that spring is in the liver, summer is in the heart, long summer is in the spleen, autumn is in the lungs, and winter is in the kidney. In spring, everything recovers and is full of vitality, which is the season when the human body's yang rises, and all kinds of bacteria and viruses are also active. The climate is getting warmer and the weather is changeable. Therefore, spring is also the high incidence season of liver diseases, so it is necessary to conform to the characteristics of the rise and fall of yang to prevent the recurrence of liver diseases.

Daily life and spirit should conform to the characteristics of the liver, so that the qi and blood of the liver can run smoothly and the five internal organs can be harmonious, so as to achieve the purpose of disease prevention and health preservation.

Nourishing the liver in spring can also be carried out through a special vocal method, namely "soothing the liver". Soothing the liver is a method of nourishing the liver advocated by Chinese medicine. Get up in the morning, take a deep breath in the fresh air and exhale "Shugan", and then exhale slowly. Long-term use can make the liver qi comfortable, drive away evil spirits, and play a role in nourishing the liver and regulating the mind.