As far as Chinese medicine is concerned, the liver and gallbladder meridians in the body are vigorous and active. If the liver can be well treated at this time, the body can maintain a state for 365 days a year.
The "liver" of traditional Chinese medicine includes liver, neuroendocrine system, eyes and so on. The liver should not only eat and live in moderation, but also maintain a happy mood.
In addition to conditioning the body from the inside and enhancing immunity, it is also necessary to prevent the damage of the external climate to the body. In spring, which is in the transitional period of cold and warm air mass, especially in windy and uneven climate, coupled with the large temperature difference between day and night, spring cold often takes advantage of it, making life such as cold, cough and stuffy nose particularly easy to come with spring. Allergic patients and chronic patients who are sensitive to climate change should pay special attention to keep warm in spring, just in case.
Studies have found that strokes are more likely to occur in spring. A study of more than 4,000 patients in China found that the acute onset period was mostly from March to April. According to American statistics, hemorrhagic stroke also occurs in.
In addition, everything is generated in the natural environment in spring, and the function of the body will become vigorous. In particular, spring corresponds to the wood in the five elements, representing endless energy. Young people who like impulsiveness sometimes get out of control, so some spirits often break out in spring.
So, how can we keep the yang in the body and let it flourish gradually? The first trick is to lose your temper less and smile more.
Try to be cheerful, especially avoid anger. Scientific research has found that happiness can increase liver blood flow and activate liver cells. Anger not only hurts the liver, but also is the most taboo emotion of ancient health-preserving families: "Anger leads to prosperity, and rebellion leads to spirit."
People who want to lose their temper easily are classified as "liver fire rising" in traditional Chinese medicine, indicating that there is something wrong with the autonomic nerve under the jurisdiction of the liver. At this time, doctors generally use Longdan Xiegan Decoction to calm the liver and reduce fire. By venting and transferring, you can also eliminate anger and maintain your spirit.
New scientific research shows that as long as you think of something fun and interesting, it will also increase the secretion of endorphins and make people feel happy. The second trick is to enjoy the refreshing green spring vegetables.
In spring, liver qi is strong, which relatively affects the function of spleen and stomach, so the diet is still light.
Green is the best food. Contains vitamins and vitamins, which can just supplement the lack of winter intake. For example, spinach produced in spring is tender and delicious, and it also has the effect of enriching blood, which is a good choice.
Spring needs no special tonic. "As the climate rises, warming will aggravate the internal heat of the body." People with poor health can generally choose foods with a flat nature, such as lotus seeds, gordon euryales, coix seed, peanuts, walnuts, bird's nest and pig liver. Tremella fuciformis containing polysaccharide also has anti-inflammatory effect and can promote the synthesis of protein in liver.
In addition, patients with allergic asthma should pay special attention to the adjustment of physical fitness in spring, and eat less cold or cold food (such as melons and fruits) to avoid allergies.
Asthma allergy is usually caused by the phenomenon of "qi deficiency" mentioned by Chinese medicine. Yang Xianhong, who is good at medicinal diet, suggested that you can use Astragalus membranaceus, ginseng (white ginseng) and Poria cocos to stew chicken soup, and people who are prone to get angry can switch to ginseng beard or American ginseng.
The third measure is to keep warm.
Although the weather is getting warmer, it is important to keep warm.
In spring, due to the great climate change and sunny weather, the variability and cold in early spring are often ignored. So it's best to wear it slowly and don't change it into short-sleeved shorts in summer. Cold evil will hurt the lungs and easily lead to nasal congestion, cough and cold, especially for the elderly, it is best to add a vest.
In addition, because the knee joint is sensitive to cold, remember to add a pair of thicker * * * to keep warm when wearing a skirt.
The fourth measure is to start the engine of the body.
In spring, human metabolism slows down and yang drops. When bloom is warm in spring, it can just replenish the body's yang.
Getting up early to relax muscles is also one of the ways to maintain the liver.
Ancient literati like to get up early in spring, put on their coats, take a slow walk outdoors and enjoy the natural and simple morning time.
, can relieve neuromuscular and balance the autonomic nervous system. Try the simplest breathing adjustment method: sit or stand quietly, concentrate on breathing adjustment, slowly and bit by bit inhale and exhale through the nose, and repeat several times. Simple deep breathing can eliminate the accumulated heat in the body and let the body regain energy. (* * * Protecting the liver) Experience and feel spring with the five senses.
Spring is also suitable for opening the five senses of the human body and experiencing a new world.
Travel is a way to find three or five friends for an outing, so that the spiritual senses that have rested for a long time can be rejuvenated in the natural environment. Or decorate a small environment with a spring feeling on the desk.
In rural America, people are used to collecting fresh lemons in spring and making a large pot of honey lemon juice as a drink to purify the body. Flavonoids in lemons can help the body slow down allergic reactions and prevent viruses from invading.
Rose tea with the effect of regulating qi and relieving depression can relieve the symptoms of stomach discomfort and is rich in vitamin C, which can prevent colds and accelerate recovery. You can also buy a handful of sweet daffodils and hyacinthus orientalis to go home and bring the information of spring indoors. Or, listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons quietly, and feel how this shy music teacher imitates the brisk running water and birdsong with the violin, expresses the lightning in spring with high notes, and "sees" the beautiful joy of spring for a group of orphanage children who can't go out with notes.
Start making your health plan for one year now, whether it is studying or walking for half an hour every day, because spring is just right and there are infinite possibilities and hopes.