Today is Jingzhe | Three do’s and three don’ts to keep in mind for health preservation. How to keep warm in spring?

Jingzhe is the third solar term in the twenty-four solar terms. During the Jingzhe season, spring begins to emerge and nature has new vitality. At this time, the yang energy rises, the temperature warms up, spring thunders suddenly sound, and the rainfall increases, making all things full of vitality. So how should we maintain our health during this solar term? Don't worry, the editor will introduce you to some knowledge in this regard~

1. Three things to do during the Waking of Insects

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1. Keep warm

As the saying goes, "Keep warm in spring and cool in autumn to avoid diseases." The weather has just turned warmer during the Jingzhe period, and the temperature is still relatively unstable. Keeping warm can prevent the invasion of various diseases.

When it is colder in the morning and evening, you can "cover up" appropriately to feel warm but not sweating. When the temperature exceeds 15℃ and is relatively stable, you can take off your cotton clothes and wear something a little thinner.

2. Good for moistening the lungs

The wind is strong and the climate is still relatively dry during the Waking of Insects, which can easily cause dry mouth and lungs, as well as cough. In northern my country, people have the custom of eating pears during the Waking of Insects. Pears are cold in nature and sweet in taste, and can moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. They can be boiled in water and drunk.

Foods that are suitable for health care in spring and have the effect of moistening the lungs, such as loquat, white fungus, water chestnut, lotus root, yam, etc.

3. Keep active

During the Jingzhe season, vitality sprouts and beats vigorously. The body's yang energy rises. If you want to fully activate the functions of various organs and tissues, you need balanced and proper exercise. Moving your whole body and mind is conducive to the smooth flow of qi and blood, accelerating metabolism, and keeping your body healthy.

Specifically, people are required not only to simply move, but also to combine various sports. For example, brisk walking can exercise the body's limbs; playing chess or cards in moderation can exercise the mind and refresh the spirit; listening to music or singing can make one happy.

2. Three taboos of Jingzhe

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1. Avoid acidic foods

Spring corresponds to the liver, and strong liver qi will hurt the spleen. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of the acquired constitution, so during the Jingzhe season, you should pay attention to eating less sour food to nourish the spleen. It is recommended to eat more light foods rich in plant protein and vitamins to nourish the spleen, such as spinach, radish, bitter melon, black fungus, celery, rapeseed, etc.

2. Avoid staying up late

As the weather gets warmer, the body's pores, sweat glands, and blood vessels begin to dilate, and the blood circulation in the skin becomes more vigorous. As a result, the blood supply to the brain will be relatively reduced, resulting in "spring sleepiness". In order to devote yourself to work and life, adequate sleep is essential. You can soak your feet and massage the soles of your feet before going to bed, which can promote blood circulation, warm the internal organs, calm the mind, and help you fall asleep.

3. Avoid dryness and depression

During the Jingzhe season, the liver yang qi of the human body gradually rises, and the yin blood is often relatively insufficient, which is prone to yin deficiency and excessive liver fire, directly affecting the normal functions of the nervous and endocrine systems, leading to impatience, irritability and other emotions, and often inducing emotional diseases. In spring, we should pay attention to emotional conditioning, be open-minded, optimistic and happy. We should also pay special attention to nourishing the liver to avoid anger hurting the liver qi.

3. How to cover yourself during Jingzhe?

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Today is Jingzhe, the third solar term among the twenty-four solar terms, marking the beginning of mid-spring. The temperature is gradually rising, but there is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so we still need to keep warm.

"Spring covering" is in line with the need for the growth of yang energy in spring. In early spring, the weather is warm but still cold. If you take off your thick clothes too early, your body may catch a cold, and germs may take advantage of the opportunity to enter, easily causing respiratory diseases and infectious diseases in winter and spring.

The purpose of “covering up in spring” is to resist the invasion of cold air, and it is not that the more you wear, the better. There are principles to “covering up” as well.

Three principles for keeping warm in spring

"Hold" the time

If you take off your cotton clothes too early, your head and lower limbs will easily catch cold due to temperature changes, which may lead to colds, bronchitis, arthritis and other diseases.

"Cover" for temperature

The temperature of 15℃ is a critical value. When the temperature is lower than this value, it is best to continue to "endure" the inconvenience caused by heavy clothes; when the temperature exceeds this value, you can consider taking off some clothes.

"Cover" should be done in moderation

There should be a limit to "covering up in spring". The degree of covering should be such that you feel warm but not sweating.

In addition to being moderate in "spring covering", you also need to pay attention to "covering" the right parts.

The focus of spring cover is on the back, abdomen, and soles of the feet:

Keeping your back warm can prevent disease and reduce the chance of catching a cold.

Keeping the abdomen warm protects the stomach, spleen, and intestines and prevents indigestion and diarrhea.

Taking care of your feet can help prevent colds, bronchitis, arthritis and other diseases.

The neck, abdomen, back, knees and feet should all be well covered. When the weather is not very hot, don't rush to wear pants or socks that expose your ankles. The principle of "thick bottom and thin top" can be followed in "spring cover" dressing. Don't rush to take off your long johns.

Source: Comprehensive from People's Daily Science, CCTV Life Circle, Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Emergency Broadcasting, CCTV-1

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