The winter solstice is a very important solar term and a very important festival. The date of winter solstice is1February 22nd or 23rd every year, and its origin is directly related to the calendar. There is an ancient saying: "Dou refers to Wu and Chu Xiao, and they travel south by day, with the shortest day and the longest night in the northern hemisphere." "days are short" and "days are short". This passage illustrates the arrival of the winter solstice from the perspective of Yin and Yang, and it is the time when Yin Qi rises and falls and Yang Qi begins to sprout. From the astronomical point of view, this paper explains the basis of the variation of the length of day and night, and clearly points out that the day from winter solstice is the shortest day in a year, and the sun is almost directly on the tropic of Capricorn. After the winter solstice, as the direct sun moves northward, the days gradually become longer. As the saying goes, after eating the winter solstice meal, the day becomes longer. As early as the Han Dynasty, the winter solstice was regarded as a public holiday, and all civil and military officials could take a day off. In Taiwan Province Province, China, there is a saying that "the solstice in winter marks the new year", and they think that this day is as important as the previous year. On the Winter Solstice Festival, every household rubs jiaozi and divides them into red and white. According to the older generation, if you don't eat golden balls (red dumplings) and silver balls (white dumplings), you will be less than one year old. The solstice in winter is highly valued, which illustrates this point.

In most parts of China, it is customary to count nine days from winter to day, and every nine days is a section, and * * * is divided into 998 1 day. There is a folk song: 9999 doesn't make a move, 9949 walks on the ice, 9969 watches willows along the river, 999 opens a river, 999 swallows swallows, and 999 cultivates cattle everywhere. This ballad vividly reflects the seasonal changes in different periods and also shows the wisdom of the working people in our country. Sanjiu is the coldest day, and the land area is the least hot, so it is also called "Sanjiu Cold". In the Yangtze River valley of China, there is even more: although it is cold, it has a unique and charming wintersweet landscape.

For such an important solar term, I want to focus on middle-aged friends, especially middle-aged people. As a generation connecting the preceding with the following, they shoulder the burden of society and family. In addition, the fast pace of the new century and many contradictions in real life make people often in a state of tension and busyness. In the long run, if you don't take care of yourself, it will inevitably affect your physical and mental health. "Lingshu Tiannian" says: "Life is alive ... 30 years old, with complete organs, strong muscles and full blood vessels, so it is a good step; Forty-year-old, the twelve meridians, with five internal organs, is full of peace, sparse management, glory and decline, and his hair is quite gray, not shaking, easy to sit; At the age of 50, liver qi began to decline, liver leaves began to thin, bile began to decrease, and the eyes were unknown. " A few words summarize the physiological and psychological characteristics of middle-aged people, pointing out that middle-aged people are the turning point of life course, and life activities begin to turn from prosperity to decline. Even so, it's not terrible. The book "On the Whole Clock in the Clear Moon" says, "When people reach middle age, when they are overhauled, they will consolidate their foundation again, and the rest will be strong." The book tells us that when people reach middle age, if they can scientifically use the way of keeping in good health and properly adjust themselves, they can ensure vigorous energy, prevent premature aging and achieve the purpose of prolonging life.

The key to middle-aged health:

First, calm your mind and worry less (that is, "if you are strong, you will lose your mind").

1. Optimistic, don't worry about trifles, don't insist on fame and fortune, and suffer from loss;

2. Pay attention to the rational use of the brain, consciously develop the mind, cultivate good character, and find the spiritual pillar of the cause;

3. Learn to appreciate the advantages of others, and listening to music after work and study will bring you endless happiness;

4. pay attention to gfd. Dress appropriately on different occasions and be young-minded, so as to invigorate the spirit and increase the fun of life.

Second, don't work too hard ("Be prepared for a thousand dollars. Daolin raises the nature ",that is," the way to raise the nature is often too little work, but too tired and too strong ")

1. Avoid long-term "overload operation" and prevent overwork and break down from constant overwork;

2. Adjust the pace of life according to your own situation and establish a new life order;

3. Take advantage of every opportunity to exercise properly. There is a proverb, "move in winter and get sick less;" Lazy in winter, drink a bowl of medicine. " Explain the importance of winter exercise.

Third, abstinence and abstinence (Record of Raising Sex and Prolonging Life: "Strong body, good manners and looks, long life")

1. I want it, but I can't. We should control sexual intercourse according to our own actual situation, and don't damage kidney qi because of fornication, fatigue and internal injuries. The kidney is congenital, the kidney essence is sufficient, the five internal organs are vigorous, and the disease resistance is strong. People can live a long life if they are healthy. On the contrary, the kidney essence is deficient, the five internal organs are weak, and many diseases lead to early death. "Taiding's main health theory" said: "The first 80 or 30 people will be discharged; Forty-year-olds 16 should queue once, and people who are weak should be more cautious. People over 50 should be discharged from the hospital on the 20th. ..... who can maintain consistency, get rid of illness and prolong life, and be healthy and strong in old age? "It can be seen that strict and regular sex life is a necessary guarantee for health and longevity.

2. Nourishing blood and solidifying essence. Sun Simiao, a medical scientist in the Tang Dynasty, explained the importance of abstinence and sperm preservation by saying that "men's abstinence is more important than men's sperm cultivation, and women should concentrate on nourishing blood", while Zhang Zhongjing, a medical scientist in the Eastern Han Dynasty, explained that abstinence and sperm preservation are not only beneficial to health, but also the primary guarantee for prenatal and postnatal care.

So what are the physiological changes of old friends? "Lingshu Tiannian" article: "At the age of sixty, the heart begins to decline, suffering and worrying, blood is lazy, and it is easy to lie down; Seventy years old, grumpy, dry skin; Eighty years old, my lungs are exhausted, so my words are false ... "This natural decline of physiological functions such as viscera, qi, blood and spirit will also affect psychological changes, which are manifested as loneliness, depression, paranoia, irritability and anger. It is this decline in physical and mental stability and self-control that makes elderly friends more likely to get sick and difficult to recover. Therefore, in health care, we should advocate spiritual support and diet aftercare; Methods Timely support, daily nursing and drug assistance were supplemented.

First, (spiritual pillar (content and humble, old but not lazy)

Maintain the mentality of "resigned to fate with an open mind, respecting people's self-respect" and "knowing enough is not humiliating, knowing that it is not dangerous", that is, being open-minded, modest and kind, content with life without addiction, loving life when you are old, maintaining self-confidence and being diligent in thinking. Chen Zhi, a doctor in the Song Dynasty, wrote a poem in A New Book on Life, Family and Pension: "You know your illness, but you will treat yourself if you are sick. When the mood is quiet, the body will be quiet, and when you are sick, your heart will be born. " This poem warns us that only by carrying out our own mental health care can we eliminate emotional diseases.

Second, diet aftercare (careful diet)

1. Eat a variety of cereals, fruits, meat and vegetables reasonably and choose foods with high calcium.

2. The food should be light. In view of the weakness of the spleen and stomach of the elderly, it is not advisable to eat thick, greasy and salty food. From the point of view of modern nutrition, the diet of the elderly should be "three more and three less", that is, protein, vitamins and cellulose are more; Eat less sugar, fat and salt.

3. Eat softly. The old people's yang drops, and the spleen likes warmth and hates cold. Therefore, it is advisable to eat warm products to protect the spleen and kidney. Because the old teeth are loose and difficult to chew, it is advisable to eat cooked and soft products.

4. Eat less and slow down. "People who respect the year can't be satisfied, but often live on food and grains." Advocate the elderly to eat more meals in small quantities, which not only ensures the required nutrition, but also does not hurt the spleen and stomach.

Third, timely support (suitable for four seasons)

It is necessary to warn the elderly to "keep healthy according to the four seasons, follow the five elements to get rid of kingliness, be respectful and courteous to their loved ones, be cautious and not slack off". In other words, heaven and earth, four seasons and everything will have an impact on people's life activities. If they want to achieve their own balance in nature, they must first conform to the laws of nature, adapt to the climate changes of the four seasons, and understand that "people are the best and never be happy." Only in this way can we grow old and live longer.

Fourth, personal care (regular daily life, don't work in vain)

"If the elderly can reasonably arrange their daily lives and work properly, they can not only nourish their qi, but also nourish their kidneys." Try to "walk without haste, listen, stare, sit short, lie tireless".

Five, drug help (solid congenital, protect the acquired qi)

An important condition for health and longevity is the strength of innate endowment and the sufficiency of acquired nutrition. Due to the decline of physical function of the elderly, drugs can help them keep fit, among other things. Drug health care should be based on strengthening the foundation and strengthening the yuan to protect the acquired qi. The so-called "innate foundation" means that the kidney is the innate foundation and the root of life. Sufficient kidney-qi, strong metabolic ability of the body, and slow aging of people; The so-called "acquired qi" means that the spleen and stomach are acquired qi and the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and the nutrients needed for human life activities are supplied by the spleen and stomach. Therefore, the drug health care of the elderly should focus on protecting the spleen and kidney. The principle of medication should be followed: more tonic and less diarrhea; The medicine should be mild and the dosage should be small; Pay attention to spleen and kidney and give consideration to five internal organs; Classify and supplement, regulate yin and yang; Master the seasons and obey the laws; Use pill powder paste more, and use less water to decoct soup; Take medicine and eat at the same time, and guide according to the situation. Only in this way can we seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, prevent diseases and prolong life.

The first choice for keeping in good health in winter.

From the solstice of winter, you must always eat mutton stewed radish, which is the first choice of royal food "winter solstice" Specific practices are as follows:

Stewed white radish with mutton

[Ingredients] 500 grams of white radish, 250 grams of mutton, ginger, cooking wine and salt.

[Practice] Wash the white radish and mutton and cut them into pieces for later use. Put the right amount of water in the pot and the mutton in the pot. After boiling for 5 or 6 minutes, take out the mutton, pour out the water, change the water, add the mutton, ginger, cooking wine and salt, stew until it is half cooked, and put the white radish in the pot until it is cooked.

【 Efficacy 】 Supplementing qi and deficiency, warming the middle and warming the lower. It is more suitable for patients with soreness of waist and knees, drowsiness and fatigue, impotence due to kidney deficiency and weakness of spleen and stomach.

Stir-fried mushrooms:

【 Ingredients 】 Water-soaked shiitake mushrooms are equal to fresh shiitake mushrooms, and vegetable oil, soy sauce, sugar, water starch, monosodium glutamate, salt, yellow wine, Jiang Mo, fresh soup and sesame oil are appropriate.

[Practice] Wash and slice mushrooms and fresh mushrooms, heat them in a wok and add oil. Stir-fry mushrooms and add ginger, soy sauce, sugar and yellow wine. Add fresh soup to boil, add miso and salt, thicken with water starch, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.

【 Efficacy 】 Nourish the stomach, resolve phlegm and dispel cold.

This dish can enhance the immune function of the body and is more suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia.

Spinach mixed with sesame oil:

[Ingredients] Spinach 1 kg, salt, sesame oil.

[Practice] Wash the spinach, blanch it with boiling water, remove it and put it on a plate, add a proper amount of salt and drizzle with sesame oil.

【 Efficacy 】 Dredging pulse, opening chest, lowering qi and harmonizing middle energizer, quenching thirst and moistening dryness.

In addition, it is recommended that you eat more yam (steamed or boiled), which has the functions of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs, consolidating the kidney and replenishing essence.

Dietary taboos:

When eating radish, you can't eat it with ginseng, American ginseng and Polygonum multiflorum.

Mutton is forbidden to be eaten with pumpkins.

Commonly used medicinal diet prescriptions for "Tonifying Winter";

Eight treasures (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae, Fructus Lycii, Radix Paeoniae, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, Fructus Jujubae and Radix Glycyrrhizae)

Four flavors (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Paeoniae, Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Radix Rehmanniae) (Semen Nelumbinis, Semen Euryales, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Poria)

Unilateral (Radix Ginseng, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Notoginseng, Cortex Eucommiae)

Usage: Put the prepared traditional Chinese medicines into gauze bags (you can choose eight, four or just one herbs according to your own situation), put them into a big casserole, and soak them in clear water for 30 minutes. After the cleaned poultry, pig's trotters, pig's loins, eel and turtle are treated, put them into the casserole and cook with the medicines, and then simmer with slow fire until the effective ingredients completely penetrate into the soup, and the cartilage in the meat is soft and suitable. At this time, medicated diet.