The coldest weather in the winter of 2021 seems to have arrived earlier, and many cities across the country have set the coldest records. After Xiaohan passes, it actually means that the coldest solar term of the year is coming. Although there is a big cold after Xiaohan, "big" does not mean the coldest, but Xiaohan is the coldest solar term of the year. Therefore, there is a folk saying that the minor cold is better than the major cold.
After the minor cold, the coldest three to nine days come. At this time, people who are weak and often have cold hands and feet find it most uncomfortable. At this time, they need to replenish their bodies to survive the cold winter safely.
Although the Great Cold will come tomorrow, it is still the same as Xiaohan, which means the weather is extremely cold. Therefore, between the two solar terms of Xiaohan and Dahan, you cannot relax in your health care. So in this extremely cold weather, what exactly do you need to do to maintain health?
The first sentence: Keep warm and protect your head and feet
After the minor cold, the temperature drops sharply. If you do not add clothes in time, you will easily catch cold. If the cold air enters the body, it will cause damage. The yang energy in the body can easily cause old diseases to relapse. So add more clothes. As the second heart of the human body, the feet are far away from the heart and are more susceptible to cold. Once caught cold, it can easily lead to diarrhea, affect the health of the gastrointestinal tract, lead to waist and leg pain, irregular menstruation, and cold originates from the feet, which affects the body. You will not feel warm, so it is very important to keep your feet warm.
Wear thick socks when going out and do not expose your ankles. You can soak your feet in hot water before going to bed. This is also the most suitable way to maintain health during these two solar terms. Soaking your feet at night will help promote blood circulation and help you sleep.
In winter, the cold wind is biting, and the head outside is most vulnerable to the invasion of cold evil. Cold on the head can lead to dizziness, headaches, insomnia and other conditions. So it’s best to wear a hat to keep out the cold when going out.
The second sentence: Appropriate supplementation
Xiaohan diet and health preservation focus on warming and nourishing, and protecting the kidneys, so that there will be less pain in the coming year. In winter, when yin is strong and yang is weak, cold air attacks, which is most likely to damage the heart and kidney yang qi. Therefore, it is very important to strengthen the yang and protect the kidneys. In terms of diet, we should pay attention not to eat raw or cold foods, nor to eat foods that are too hot. The emphasis is on the word "warm". You can eat yams, lotus seeds, jujubes, longans, lilies, walnuts, black fungus and other foods appropriately. Duck and mutton are the best meats, and seasonal fruits can be eaten.
The third sentence: Recharge and recharge
Health preservation in winter requires "hiding". It is important to nourish the spirit. Having a good sleep can store Yang Qi and take a good nap. Good for health.
Zijue refers to the time from 11 pm to 1 am. You should lie down and sleep quietly. This is the time when the yin and yang of the human body are handed over, and the yang energy begins to grow. Falling asleep at this time can ensure that the body's metabolic function reaches the highest level. Best condition.
The nap refers to the period between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is the time when Yang Qi is at its strongest, and Yin Qi also begins to rise slowly, so during this time period, Taking a nap can replenish the yang energy consumed in the morning, which is very good for relieving fatigue and being energetic for the afternoon work.
The fourth sentence: Get more sun
Sunbathing in winter is better than taking ginseng soup. When the weather is fine and the sun is sufficient, it is best to go outside and bask in the sun more. Take a walk and take deep breaths. Sunbathing for half an hour to an hour at a time can not only maintain your health but also regulate your mood.
The fifth sentence: Proper exercise is essential
When the weather is cold, people are afraid of their hands and feet, and they don’t like to exercise anymore. They just want to lie comfortably in bed. In fact, you can also exercise appropriately in the cold weather. However, the time of exercise is important. It is best to exercise during the period when the Yang energy is strong and the temperature is relatively high, such as 9 to 10 am and 3 to 4 pm when the sun comes out. You can choose walking, jogging, brisk walking, yoga, etc. as exercise methods. Do not do too strenuous exercise to avoid depleting Yang Qi.