Health preservation in traditional Chinese medicine refers to a medical activity that supports life and strengthens physique through various methods, so as to achieve longevity. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to integrity and systematicness, and aims at preventing diseases. The famous representative work of TCM theory is Huangdi Neijing.

TCM health preservation mainly includes prevention view, holism view, balance view and dialectical view.

1. Prevention before illness, care before old age.

2. Heaven and man correspond to each other, with both form and spirit.

3. Adjust Yin and Yang to remedy the disadvantages.

4. Be dynamic, regular, harmonious and moderate.

Health rules:

Health preservation means "prevention before illness", which can be achieved through various methods, such as nourishing the mind, adjusting diet, exercising, being cautious about sexual intercourse, and adapting to cold and temperature. It is a comprehensive activity to strengthen the body and prolong life.