Today is Grain Rain in the twenty-four solar terms, and it is also the last solar term in spring. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, the rainfall increases, and the humidity in the air further increases. Li Jinhui, Deputy Chief Physician of Chinese Medicine Department of Beijing Geriatric Hospital, and Vicki, Attending Physician of Tuina Physiotherapy Department of Oriental Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, reminded that soothing the liver, invigorating the spleen and eliminating dampness should be the main way to keep fit in spring. Liver qi is not comfortable, and it is easy to break the spleen and stomach and turn into damp evil; Hyperactivity of liver yang is easy to damage lung fluid.

Diet, spring leeks, leeks, ginger, garlic sprouts, coriander and so on. It has the function of soothing the liver, while adzuki bean, coix seed, yam, euryale seed, wax gourd and crucian carp have the function of invigorating the spleen and eliminating dampness. Oats, wheat, brown rice, corn, millet, jujube, chestnut, etc. It has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach, and people with weak spleen and stomach can eat it often; Lily, celery, bitter gourd, tomato, towel gourd, radish, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, grapefruit, banana and orange have the functions of nourishing yin, moistening lung, clearing away heat and purging fire. People with lung heat, internal heat due to yin deficiency, vexation, irritability, bitter taste, dry mouth, bad breath and dry stool can often eat them.

In terms of emotional health, try to avoid anxiety and depression to prevent the crazy spread of anger. At this time, the temperature is suitable, the wind is sunny, and the outdoor air is fresh, which is a good time for an outing. According to one's own physique, choose suitable sports, such as mountain climbing, jogging, Baduanjin and so on. , can promote metabolism, improve cardiopulmonary function, enhance physical fitness, regulate qi and blood, eliminate dampness and detoxify, and strengthen yang.

Here, Wikipedia recommends massaging the following parts, which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness.

abdomen

Kneading the abdomen clockwise for 10 minute every day can reach Guanyuan, Shenque, Zhongwan and Shu Tian, and has the effects of warming the middle warmer, dispelling cold, invigorating the spleen and promoting qi circulation.

Xuehaijiao

When sitting, there will be a depression on the inside of the knee after stretching your legs. There is a convex muscle group above the depression, and its top is the blood sea point. Both thumbs can be pressed for one minute at the same time. Has the effects of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, invigorating spleen, eliminating dampness, expelling wind and relieving itching.

Zusanli point

Zusanli is located on the anterolateral side of the calf, one finger away from the front edge of the tibia, and the opposite finger is pressed for one minute. It can enhance disease resistance, regulate spleen and stomach, dispel wind and remove dampness, strengthen body resistance and eliminate evil.

Fenglong point

Fenglong point is on the lateral side of the calf, the midpoint between the knee eye and the lateral ankle tip, that is, 8 inches above the lateral ankle tip, and the distance between the two transverse fingers and the anterior edge of the tibia. Press the opposite acupoints with both hands crossed for one minute. It has the function of eliminating dampness and resolving phlegm. Long-term massage of Zusanli can eliminate turbidity and dampness.

Yinlingquan point

Yinlingquan is located on the inner side of the calf, at the depression of the inner side of the tibia below the knee, opposite Yanglingquan. Press the opposite acupoint with your thumb for one minute. It can strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, dredge triple energizer, reduce swelling and promote diuresis.

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