I. Nourishing essence, qi and spirit
In traditional Chinese medicine, the most important physiological and functional activities of the human body are summarized as essence, qi and spirit, which are considered as the basis of life and the three major elements to maintain the overall life activities of the human body.
Essence refers to all nutrients in the human body, which are divided into congenital and acquired. The innate essence is inherited by parents, and the acquired essence comes from diet. Sperm is mainly managed by the kidney, which is often called "kidney essence". "When people are born, they become refined first". Essence is not only the basic element of human body, but also dominates the whole growth of human body. Development, reproduction and aging process.
Qi is a delicate substance necessary to maintain human life activities. It is the motive force to promote the functional activities of human viscera, which is not only the representation of matter, but also the performance of function. Modern experimental research also shows that "Qi" may be the material basis of immune formation. Therefore, qi should not be consumed or depressed, and depression will lead to many diseases.
God refers to a series of mental consciousness and thinking activities of the human body, which are dominated by the heart (equivalent to the brain of modern medicine). The mind is the supreme commander of the human body, and God occupies its primary position.
Exquisite stuffing, full of gas and full of spirit are the guarantee of health; Deficiency of essence, qi deficiency and mental fatigue are the causes of aging. Although essence, qi and spirit have their own characteristics, they are an inseparable whole. If they exist, they only exist, and if they die, they all die. Zhang Jingyue said: "People who are good at keeping in good health must cherish their essence. Essence is full of vitality, spirit is complete, and the whole spirit is healthy, and those who are healthy are less sick.
Second, life should be regular. Third, conform to the four seasons of yin and yang.
Fourth, be good at adjusting emotions. Fifth, the combination of static and dynamic.
Traditional Chinese medicine also attaches importance to fitness exercise, because long-term exercise is the secret of keeping healthy, strengthening physique and staying young forever.
While emphasizing exercise, TCM health care does not ignore the static side, and advocates the combination of static and dynamic. Facts have proved that many professional athletes do not live long. Therefore, prolonging life requires not only exercise, but also silence. Seeking quietness in motion, seeking motion in quietness, and combining motion with motion are scientific and reasonable ways to live a long and healthy life.