What should we pay attention to in the health preservation of the late spring cold? What methods can we use to prevent people from getting sick?

Although the temperature has risen in recent days, we still need to be careful about the arrival of "late spring cold" due to the changeable weather in early spring. What methods can be used to prevent illness during the late spring cold?

What does late spring cold mean?

Late spring cold refers to the phenomenon that the temperature drops significantly in the spring when the weather is warming up. Chinese medicine believes that health preservation in spring should nourish people's yang energy and prevent wind and cold, because the heat energy consumed in winter is large, and people's yang energy will be weaker in spring. Moreover, yang energy is emitted from the inside out. If the cold air invades the human body, the growth of yang energy will be strangled in the cradle. If the resistance is reduced, it is easy to get sick, and colds, sore throats, headaches and other diseases will appear frequently. Women are also prone to rheumatoid arthritis and dysmenorrhea at this time. Severe cases can also lead to uterine cold and cause infertility. Therefore, during the late spring cold, you must pay attention to protecting your body!

Beware of the "late spring cold" in spring health care. 10 tips to keep you away from all diseases

1. Keep your feet warm and enhance your resistance during the physiological period

Do you want to wear beautiful shoes as soon as spring arrives, even during your menstrual period when you are most afraid of the cold? However, Chinese medicine believes that the soles of the feet should not be exposed to cold, because there is less fat on the soles of the feet, and many acupuncture points correspond to the internal organs of the human body. If the feet are exposed to cold, it will cause discomfort to many internal organs. During the cold season in late spring, remember not to wear sandals at home or after bathing. Especially during the menstrual period, you should pay attention to keeping warm and try to change into shoes in late spring. Pay attention to foot exercise at ordinary times.

Foot exercise

Two hours before going to bed, at home or outdoors, stand up straight, stand on your heels, put your soles and toes on the ground, and swing your arms at a faster speed and larger strides for more than 20 minutes a day. Be careful to proceed step by step, and don't do it for too long at the beginning.

Wash your feet with hot water before going to bed, dry them, and rub, pat, and beat the soles of your feet with both hands. The effect will be better.

2. Open windows for ventilation 3 times a day

Although the weather has turned warmer, the late spring cold will still cause many people to close doors and windows tightly for the sake of warmth, and ignore ventilation. This is particularly prone to breeding bacteria and germs. Windows should be opened frequently during the day to ventilate and maintain fresh air and sufficient sunlight.

Tips: Keep windows open for about 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day; do not blindly rely on incense or ozone air filters to maintain indoor air quality; do not open windows too often on cloudy days and before 10 o'clock every day, as there will be a lot of floating dust in the air and the air quality will be poor.

3. Eat more leeks to avoid colds

During the cold snap in late spring, multiple infectious diseases and low temperatures are intertwined, which can easily lead to typhoid fever, influenza, etc. We should eat more slightly irritating foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and leeks. Chinese medicine believes that these foods can dispel wind and cold, dilate blood vessels, and kill bacteria and prevent diseases. But what if they are too strong when eaten alone? Here is a leek porridge for you.

Chive porridge to dispel cold

Take 100g of polished rice, 500g of leek, and appropriate amount of water. Soak the leek in the water used to wash the polished rice for about 15 minutes, rinse with water, and chop. Pour the polished rice into a pot, add water and boil, then add the leek, cook into porridge and eat in moderation in the morning and evening. Eating leek in spring helps the growth of Yang energy.

4. It’s still cold, but don’t overdo it in spring!

Traditional Chinese medicine advocates "cover up in spring and keep cool in autumn". Don't take off your winter clothes just because the weather is getting warmer. Because people are used to wearing more clothes in winter, the body's heat production and heat dissipation regulation functions are in a relatively balanced state with the winter ambient temperature. Reducing clothes casually will destroy this balance. Once the temperature drops, the body's resistance will decrease, which will cause various diseases.

In spring, you should follow the principle of decreasing clothes when taking off clothes. If you take off clothes in a hurry when the weather gets hot, your body cannot fully adapt to the morning and evening temperature and the outside temperature, and you will easily get sick.

You can choose to gradually take off your clothes after taking a bath, because the heat generated by the bath can help the body adapt to the external temperature more quickly and play a transitional role;

"Spring cover-up" cannot be blindly covered with more clothes. "Over-covering" will accumulate heat in the body and prevent it from dissipating, which will damage the internal organs and cause illness.

Spring covering also advocates "thin on top and thick on the bottom", because the blood circulation in the lower part of the human body is worse than that in the upper part, and it is more susceptible to cold.

5. Go to bed late and get up early, keep the flu away from me

The late spring cold weather, a weather change in which cold and warm air exchange with each other, causes the temperature to drop and rise several times, which is conducive to the reproduction of various bacteria and germs. In addition, there are many strong winds in spring, which increases the chance of human body inhaling bacteria and germs. Therefore, it is necessary to get enough rest and sleep in spring, because rest and sleep will directly affect the level of resistance.

But the more sleep the better, it is not necessarily the case. Generally, 7.5-8.5 hours of sleep is appropriate. In addition, it is recommended to go to bed late and get up early in spring. Health preservation should follow nature. In spring, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. People's sleep time should also change accordingly to nourish yang energy. Please note that "late" here means going to bed around 10:30 pm, and "early" means getting up around 6 am.

A little reminder: When sleeping during the late spring cold, you should choose a suitable quilt. It is best to still use the winter down quilt, which is warm, light, breathable and sweat-wicking.

6. Take a piece of ginger every morning

The ancients said: Eating ginger in the morning is better than eating ginseng soup. Chinese medicine believes that eating ginger in the morning can not only promote blood circulation and dispel the cold inside and outside the body, but also kill bacteria and prevent diseases, and enhance resistance.

Note: It is best to use homemade ginger slices when holding the ginger in your mouth.

Homemade ginger slices

Peel the ginger and cut it into paper-thin slices, 4-5 slices a day, put them in a bowl, use boiling water to soak the ginger slices, then put the ginger slices in your mouth, chew them after about 10-30 minutes, and swallow them. In this way, the smell of ginger will spread from the mouth to the nostrils and stomach.

There is a secret to eating ginger

If the ginger slices are cut too thick, it will be very spicy; and you should drink a glass of warm water after getting up in the morning to replenish the water lost during the night before eating ginger slices; in addition, do not eat a lot of ginger at night. Chinese medicine believes that "eating ginger at night is worse than arsenic", which is harmful to the body!

7. Drink a bowl of pear porridge to hydrate your skin

The skin is particularly prone to dryness during the cold spring, so drinking water alone is not enough, you need to drink more porridge to promote the production of body fluids. Here is a simple Chinese medicine porridge - pear porridge, which can promote the production of body fluids and quench thirst, moisturize the throat and remove dryness, and make you feel refreshed and comfortable after eating.

Super simple pear porridge

Take 2 pears, 100g of polished rice, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Wash, peel, and chop the pears, put them in a pot with the polished rice, add water, and boil, then simmer over low heat until thick, then add the rock sugar.

You will be beautiful only if you eat spring fruits when they are fully ripe!

Some people like to eat sour things, and when choosing fruits, they will choose less ripe fruits because they are more sour. But this practice is harmful to the body, because unripe fruits are highly acidic, and this acidity will destroy the weak alkaline environment in the human body. The human body can only look young and healthy in a weak alkaline environment.

8. Do some slow-paced exercise

Spring is here, everything is coming back to life, and we can finally go outside! But be careful not to do strenuous exercise, otherwise it will make the organs that have become fragile after the harsh winter climate more vulnerable to damage, and excessive sweating will open the pores and make it easy to be attacked by cold wind and induce cold.

You should choose gentle and moderate sports, such as brisk walking, jogging, outing, kite flying, etc.

You must do warm-up exercises before exercising;

When exercising, wear moderate clothing and light and soft shoes;

After exercise, you should wipe off sweat and change clothes in time to avoid getting injured or catching a cold.

9. Don’t exercise before the sun comes out

In spring, exercise should be done after sunrise. It is best not to exercise before daybreak, especially not in places with green plants!

Because there is heavy fog in the mornings in spring and the temperature is very low due to a late spring cold snap, bacteria are very active in spring and are diffused in the air before the sun comes out. Coupled with air pollution such as dust, it is not suitable for exercise.

Also, plants cannot carry out photosynthesis at night and emit more carbon dioxide. If you exercise near plants before daybreak, your body will take in a lot of carbon dioxide, which is not good for your health.

After the sun comes out, sunlight has a sterilization function, and it can also promote plant photosynthesis, release more oxygen, and is very helpful for heart and lung regulation.

10. Yoga stretches to eliminate stress

Yoga stretches can stretch the shoulders, neck, back, limbs, etc., which can effectively eliminate fatigue and depression, promote blood circulation, and enhance body resistance. If you keep practicing, you will no longer be knocked down by the late spring cold in this spring with a large temperature difference!

Arm stretch pose

Sit cross-legged on the ground, place the instep of your left foot over your right knee, cross your fingers, stretch your arms straight over your head, palms facing up, and open your shoulders and chest.

A little effort to overcome the "late spring cold"

"Late spring cold" refers to the temperature fluctuation phenomenon in which the temperature rises quickly in early spring but then drops sharply, making people feel the "chilly spring". If we take precautions, it will be difficult for viruses and bacteria to take advantage of the spring cold, and we can easily defeat the bluffing paper tiger of "late spring cold".

People with weak constitutions and many diseases should take precautions in spring

As the spring cold weather arrives, according to statistics, one quarter of the patients in the emergency centers of major hospitals suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and gastrointestinal diseases, and the elderly are the main group of patients.

"The current weather is unpredictable, especially for the elderly, the weak and sick, children, pregnant women, and women who have given birth, who have reduced resistance, we should pay attention to the prevention of 'wind', 'cold' and 'damp' evil spirits," TCM expert Chen Youxiang reminded everyone. The sudden cold often catches people off guard, and some chronic disease patients have increased blood pressure fluctuations, which is most likely to induce stroke, myocardial infarction, etc.; sudden weather changes can cause changes in the earth's magnetic field, induce autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and the incidence of hypertension and cerebral hemorrhage also increases significantly.

Health tips:

Traditional Chinese medicine advocates "cover up in spring and cool down in autumn". Don't take off your winter clothes just because the weather is getting warmer. People are used to wearing more clothes in winter. The body's heat production and heat dissipation regulation functions are in a relatively balanced state with the winter ambient temperature. Reducing clothes casually will destroy this balance. Cover up in spring and wear "thin on the top and thick on the bottom". The blood circulation in the lower limbs is worse than that in the upper body. When it is warm and cold, people who take off their winter clothes should respond in time when the temperature drops suddenly, and don't be "too lazy to put on new clothes".

Get enough rest and sleep, preferably 7.5 to 8.5 hours, and avoid fatigue. Especially for those who often stay up late and have many social activities, overwork can lead to sympathetic nerve excitement, which is also an important factor in the deterioration of the condition of patients with coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases.

Sub-healthy people should strengthen exercise to resist cold

The weather in early spring is unstable, so it is easy to induce various respiratory diseases, such as influenza, pneumonia, asthma, etc. This year, the temperature fluctuated greatly after the Spring Festival. In addition, most modern white-collar workers are in sub-healthy conditions, and this wave of influenza is fierce. Many serious patients have developed respiratory infectious diseases such as tracheitis and pneumonia. To prevent infection with spring cold, the most fundamental way is to start from increasing one's own resistance.

Health tips:

Proper exercise is best done by stretching and small movements. Three times a week of aerobic exercise is more appropriate in spring. Too high intensity and intensive exercise will reduce immunity. Blood tests found that the number of immune cells in people who exercised five times a week actually decreased by 33%, while there was no change in those who exercised three times a week. A slower pace and less amount of exercise should be the first choice. You can do more stretching exercises such as yoga to stretch your shoulders, neck, back, limbs, etc. This can effectively eliminate fatigue and depression, promote blood circulation, and enhance body resistance.

Eat stimulating food appropriately to increase resistance. Slightly stimulating foods such as ginger, garlic, and leeks can dispel wind and cold, dilate blood vessels, and kill bacteria and prevent diseases. The ancients said: Eating ginger in the morning is better than ginseng soup. You can hold a piece of ginger in your mouth every morning. Holding ginger in the morning can not only activate blood circulation and dispel the cold in the body, but also kill bacteria and prevent diseases and enhance resistance.

Love beauty sex sacrifices health for beauty

Young women who love beauty are also vulnerable to the "late spring cold". Women's knee joints are more sensitive to cold air than men's. After being attacked by cold air, local joints are prone to numbness, soreness and other symptoms. Over time, it is easy to cause rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, if the spring cold enters the body, it will also have a great impact on the female endocrine system, causing dysmenorrhea at the mildest and cold uterus and infertility at the worst.

Health tips:

Pay attention to keeping the soles of your feet warm. Many female friends feel that spring is coming as soon as the beginning of spring, and can't wait to put on single clothes and single shoes, even during the menstrual period when they are most afraid of the cold. However, Chinese medicine believes that the soles of the feet should not be exposed to cold, because there is less fat on the soles of the feet, and many acupuncture points correspond to the internal organs of the human body. If the feet are exposed to cold, it will cause discomfort to many internal organs. Experts remind: "During the cold season in late spring, remember not to wear sandals at home or after bathing, and try to change to single shoes in late spring. You can also do appropriate foot massage and exercise at ordinary times."

Don't go out with wet hair. Many girls have developed the habit of washing their hair every morning in order to look elegant at any time. However, due to time constraints, they have to give up the step of drying their hair. Going out with wet hair is particularly prone to absorbing cold air, which affects the head and sows the seeds of migraine. In severe cases, nausea, vomiting, cold hands and feet may also occur.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips for Treating Late Spring Cold

The health proverb "A child's face in spring changes three times a day" refers to the weather in early spring.

Trick 1: Spring cover

Don’t think you can take off your winter clothes just because the temperature rises temporarily. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so you should pay more attention to keeping warm in the morning and evening, especially in the joints.

Tip 2: Don’t start exercising too early in spring

It is not advisable to exercise too early in spring. Because the temperature is low, the fog is heavy, and there is a lot of dust in the morning, the elderly with poor physical fitness are better off exercising in the afternoon when the temperature warms up. When choosing sports, it is best to choose sports that do not require much exercise, such as Tai Chi, jogging, mountain climbing, walking, etc. If you have been working too hard for a long time or have been staying up late for a long time, it is best to take a proper rest and strengthen your emotional regulation.

Tip 3: Develop a good lifestyle

As the saying goes, "Money can't buy you a slim body in old age." Obese people should exercise more, stop smoking and drinking, and eat less fried food. Drinking more water helps keep blood flowing smoothly and reduces the occurrence of respiratory diseases.

Tip 4: Take good care of yourself

For patients who suffer from underlying diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, they should take good care of themselves. If they have long-term stomach pain, chest tightness, headache and other discomfort symptoms, they should seek medical attention in time.

Tip 5: Parents need to be alert to children's colds

Let children increase their activities in the sun, breathe more fresh air, eat a healthy diet, and increase their immunity. Bedding and clothes should be exposed to the sun frequently, and the room should be ventilated and dusted frequently to reduce and inhibit the survival and reproduction of germs.

Postscript: It is only the early spring now, the weather is changeable, and the temperature has not stabilized, so you must keep warm in spring to prevent late spring cold.