The length of day and night on the vernal equinox is average, and it is half of the 90th day of spring, so it is called the "vernal equinox". After that, the position of the direct sunlight gradually moves north, and the days become longer and the nights shorter. This solar term not only has astronomical significance - the northern and southern hemispheres are equally divided between day and night, but also has obvious characteristics in climate - the vernal equinox, which represents the weather entering a bright spring, when all things sprout, willows and willows are green, warblers and grasses grow, and rapeseed flowers are fragrant.
Because the vernal equinox divides day and night, cold and heat equally, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining the balance of yin and yang of the human body when maintaining health. The practice of traditional Chinese medicine has proved that no matter whether it is tonic or purging, you should adhere to the adjustment of yin and yang, follow the principle of balance, and carry out diet maintenance, and focus on "nourishing yang". Eat green vegetables and avoid spicy food.
From the beginning of the Spring Festival to the Qingming solar term, it is the budding period of grass and trees. At the same time, it is also the period when the blood of the human body is in a vigorous period, and the hormones are at a relative peak. At this time, common non-infectious diseases such as high blood pressure, menstrual disorders, Hemorrhoids and allergic diseases. Therefore, the diet of the solar terms should be based on one's actual situation to choose a diet that can maintain physical fitness and coordinate and balance, and taboo the dietary misunderstandings of hot, cold, ascending and descending.
The focus of vernal equinox health is to "raise yang", so it is best to go to bed early and get up early in terms of work and rest; in addition, spring is the season for nourishing the liver, and the liver belongs to wood, and the wood burns to make a fire. fire.
In terms of diet, do not eat fried, barbecued, spicy, or overly tonic foods, such as salted chicken, ginger motherDuck and sesame oil chicken should be eaten less, the diet should be light, and more seasonal fresh vegetables can best nourish the liver. For example, spinach, because spinach is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial to the eyes, eating a bowl of blanched spinach will make up for the lutein needed for a day. and
Also, Toona sinensis can clear heat and detoxify, strengthen the stomach and regulate qi, and its antioxidant power ranks first, which is 3 to 10 times higher than that of sweet potato leaves. In addition, peas clear heat and dampness, and are rich in crude fiber, which can promote peristalsis of the large intestine, maintain smooth stool, prevent constipation, and have a bowel-clearing effect. Others, including mung bean sprouts, cauliflower, edamame, and cabbage, can be eaten more.
In addition, because spring is the season of blooming flowers, you can also drink some herbal tea to nourish the liver and detoxify. For example, pungent warm, can warm the middle and dispel cold, resolve phlegm and blood stasis, warm the stomach, relieve pain, and also remove bad breath; sweet and warm in nature, can open stagnation, eliminate flatulence, can be matched with rose, if you want to refresh your mind It can also be brewed with tea leaves.
It is a holy product for beauty and beauty, which can promote metabolism, regulate qi and relieve depression, promote blood circulation and disperse stasis, improve skin condition, regulate menstruation and relieve pain. Rose can be said to be a versatile and versatile basic style in scented tea. Rose tea with wolfberry can protect the eyes, and people with cold constitution can drink it with dried longan;
, sweet and slightly cold, dispelling wind, clearing heat, detoxifying, clearing liver and improving eyesight. If you usually use a lot of eyes, it is recommended to add wolfberry to chrysanthemum tea. If you have a weak Qi, you can add a few slices of American ginseng, Codonopsis, ginseng or Astragalus to replenish Qi.
In the spring, plants germinate, and human blood alsoIn the prosperous period, it is very suitable to practice the Twelve Longevity Bathing Method. This exercise originates from Taoism Quanzhen. It is very suitable for the general public, especially those who are older or recovering from illness. A set of guiding exercises for efficacy.
Cooperating with breathing and adjusting the breath, mobilizing the muscles and bones, preventing the eight meridians from stagnating, the first-level meditation practitioners can use the upper or lower seat to coordinate the kung fu of both movement and stillness. Qi has its natural benefits.
Preliminary actions: Inhale, roll the tongue on the upper jaw, lift the perineum slightly, and grasp the ground with the soles of the feet, but the whole body must be completely relaxed, and there should be no tension or muscle contraction; Inward roll, the soles of the feet and the perineum are relaxed at the same time.
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands on outer thighs.
2. When breathing in, look to the left and raise both hands to the height of the shoulders, cross and adduct both hands in front of the chest, with the left hand on top and the right hand on the bottom; pat the palms to the shoulders and return to the original position.
3. Cross and adduct both hands in front of the chest again, with the right hand on the top and the left hand on the bottom; pat the palms to the shoulders and return to the original position.
4. Repeat the action 7 times.
◎ Part of this article is excerpted from / "After Meditation" by Teacher Wang Xie ◎ Image source / Shanwen Cultural and Creative Publishing House‧Dazhi Image / courtesy of shutterstock
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