Around September 23rd every year, the autumnal equinox comes as scheduled. After the autumnal equinox, autumn really begins, and the weather is getting cooler and cooler.

"The Story of the Spring and Autumn Period" said: "The autumn equinox, Yin and Yang are also half-phase, so it is cold and hot day and night." The autumnal equinox is characterized by the same length of day and night, so our health care should also conform to the changes of seasons, abide by the principle of "balance of yin and yang" and better regulate our bodies.

Spring equinox solar terms and the principle of health preservation? 1, it is recommended to go to bed early and get up early.

The key to observing the principle of "balance of yin and yang" is to form a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early. Going to bed early conforms to gathering yin and nourishing "gathering" qi; It can make us adapt to seasonal changes as soon as possible, keep enough energy and avoid fatigue and drowsiness.

? 2. "Autumn freezing" should be moderate.

After the autumnal equinox, the climate slowly turned cold. As the saying goes, "the autumn equinox is cold at night", and the temperature will drop several degrees in the next autumn rain. Although the old saying advocates "covering spring and freezing autumn", we should also pay attention to the fact that cold can cause colds, especially for the elderly and children who are very sensitive to weather changes. To avoid catching a cold, we should add clothes in time.

In order to prevent colds from entering the body, we should also pay attention to keeping the stomach warm. In autumn and winter, the stomach is very sensitive to the stimulation of cold. Be careful not to eat food that is too cold, too hot, too hard, too spicy or too sticky, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid overeating. ? .

? 3. The diet is light and moist, and it is appropriate to eat bitter.

After the autumnal equinox, it is dry and cool, and dryness hurts the lungs. In terms of diet, you can eat more moist foods to suppress autumn dryness, such as sesame seeds, walnuts and glutinous rice.

Eat more fruits and vegetables that are sweet and sour, sweet and moist, or have the effect of lowering lung qi, such as pomegranate to quench thirst and extract essence, chestnut to tonify kidney and strengthen spleen, persimmon to moisten lung and ventilate, autumn pear to clear lung and moisten lung and relieve cough, grape to replenish qi and nourish liquid, etc. ? , appetizing apples, sugar cane, lotus root digestion and cooling blood, radish qi and phlegm, sweet potato qi and so on.

? 4, a certain degree of tonic, not excessive.

"Yang in spring and summer, Yin in autumn and winter", but the autumnal equinox tonic should not be too much, but it should be moderate. Nourishing should distinguish between excess and deficiency. Deficiency can be divided into yin deficiency, yang deficiency, qi deficiency and blood deficiency.

? 5. Exercise should be relaxed and gentle.

Autumn is a good season for physical exercise. Autumn is dominated by "recovery", and the amount of exercise should not be too large. You can choose light activities with little activity, such as jogging, walking, Tai Ji Chuan, cycling, dancing, mountain climbing, etc. Hyperhidrosis and yang deficiency.

When exercising, it is best to stop sweating when the whole body is slightly hot without sweating. Don't sweat a lot. This can not only exercise, but also prevent cold air from entering the body through pores and causing diseases. Exercise should not be too early or too late. It's best to start after sunrise and finish before sunset.

? 6. Take care of yourself and relax.

"Autumn wind and autumn rain are unpleasant." In autumn, the weather turns cold and everything withers. Some people feel sad and sad easily. Therefore, the key to keeping in good health at the autumnal equinox is mental maintenance.

Cultivate optimism, keep calm, feel comfortable and restrained. An optimistic attitude and a calm heart can better adapt to the dryness in autumn. It is suggested to choose to climb high and look far, which can make people feel relaxed and happy and eliminate negative emotions such as depression and melancholy.