The cold wave is coming, hurry up and accept this "warmth gift package"!

This morning, the sudden drop in temperature caught many people off guard, and they hurriedly dug out their heavy old clothes to "make up for it". In the past period of time, thunderstorms, short-term heavy rains and strong winds occurred in many places. You know, the characteristics of this cold wave are that it affects a wide range, the temperature drops sharply, and there is a transition from rain to snow.

Affected by the cold wave, the average daily temperature in Hangzhou, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Jinhua and Quzhou has been below 10℃ for five consecutive days, and will enter winter in the meteorological sense starting tomorrow (30th).

Regarding cold waves, you need to know these tips on keeping warm!

6 parts, focus on keeping warm

1

head

The head is the part of the human body where the yang energy is most abundant, so the head is the first to be affected by wind and cold evil spirits. Cold air invading the head can cause colds, rhinitis, headaches, toothaches, trigeminal neuralgia , etc.

suggestion:

When the temperature drops suddenly, wear a hat when going out to protect your head. It is best not to wash your hair at night. After washing your hair, be sure to dry it with a towel or blow dry it with a hair dryer.

2

Mouth and nose

The mouth and nose are the passages for air to enter and exit. As people breathe, cold air enters the lungs, causing phenomena such as nausea, vomiting, coughing, spitting, nasal congestion, and sneezing . These are all manifestations of coldness in the mouth and nose. At this time, rhinitis also causes distress to many people.

suggestion:

Wear a mask when going out to prevent cold. Washing your nose with cold water every morning and evening is beneficial to enhancing the immunity of the nasal mucosa and is a good way to prevent and treat rhinitis.

3

neck

The neck is the "fortress" of the human body, the most important part of the nerve center, and the only way for the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. If you have a chronic strain history, once you catch a cold, it may cause blood vessel contraction, neck muscle spasm, nerve edema , etc.

suggestion:

It is best to wear stand-up collar clothes and a scarf when going out in winter, which is beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases.

4

belly button

The barrier function of the navel is poor, it is extremely easy to get cold, and it is also most afraid of cold . It is very important to protect our navel, otherwise it is easy to cause colds and other diseases.

suggestion:

When the weather gets cold, you should protect your navel to avoid catching cold. You can wear a close-fitting cotton vest to prevent the invasion of cold air.

5

waist

The waist is the home of the kidneys. If the waist is cold, it can easily cause pain and general fatigue .

suggestion:

In your spare time, rub your waist with both hands . After rubbing your hands together until they are warm, press the waist tightly, pause for a moment, and then rub down to the coccyx with force. Do it 50 to 100 times each time. It can warm the kidney yang and promote the flow of qi and blood.

6

Soles

The feet are farthest from the heart and have poor heat preservation, which can easily cause poor blood circulation. Once the feet are attacked by cold air, their disease resistance will decrease, and patients with chronic bronchitis, asthma, rheumatic joint pain and other diseases are prone to relapse.

suggestion:

Choose cotton socks that are warm, breathable and moisture-absorbent .

Cold wave health care, healthy eating

Eat something spicy

You can eat some spicy foods in moderation to prevent cold. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, pepper is spicy and aromatic, hot in nature, and can remove fishy smells and increase fragrance , as well as remove cold and eliminate food stagnation.

Some people are prone to diarrhea when they catch a cold. Boil white pepper and brown sugar in water and drink it while it is hot to relieve the symptoms.

Drink some basil tea

Perilla leaves, also known as Su leaves, have the main functions of relieving exterior symptoms, dispelling cold, regulating Qi, and harmonizing nutrition . They can improve the symptoms of physical weakness and fear of cold, and also help to enhance immunity.

If you have symptoms of a cold , you can take out perilla leaves, put 15 grams in a cup, soak it in boiling water for a few minutes and drink it. It is very effective.

Eat some steamed pears

Winter is cold and dry, which is very likely to cause respiratory diseases . Boiling pear water and steaming pears can moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, and reduce phlegm .

Wash the pears, peel them or not, remove the cores and cut into pieces. Place them in a steaming bowl and steam them. You can also add rock sugar, Fritillaria cirrhosa, etc. for better effects.