The Secret History of Wu Zetian has raised numerous topics since it was broadcasted. As the only female emperor in the history of China, Wu Zetian is also the oldest emperor (acceded to the throne at the age of 67) and one of the longest-lived emperors. She lived through the four dynasties of Emperor Taizong, Tang Gaozong, Tang Zhongzong and Tang Ruizong at the age of 81, which was a rare longevity at that time when the average life expectancy was only over 3 years old. So what is the secret of Wu Zetian's health care? What is worth learning from female friends? Wu Zetian's first move for health preservation: Zen cultivation and peace of mind
According to Zi Zhi Tong Jian, on May 26th, the 23rd year of Zhenguan (AD 649), Emperor Taizong of Li Shimin made Wu Cairen become a monk in Ganye Temple, and in March of the 5th year of Yonghui in Tang Gaozong (AD 654), Wu Cairen returned to the palace by imperial edict. According to this calculation, Wu Zetian became a nun in Ganye Temple for five years. In these five years, she meditated all day long, cultivated herself, and learned the Buddhist qigong technique of "sitting in meditation", which became one of the important reasons for her longevity.
Nowadays, there are teenage white-collar workers who spontaneously organize a one-day "meditation" in local temples, which not only relieves their mental stress, but also makes friends in the "meditation" activities. Wang Chengsheng, Secretary-General of the Health Rehabilitation Committee of Nanjing Natural Medical Association, has taught many white-collar workers and taught Zen students. Secretary-General Wang said that the process of "meditation" for health preservation is actually a natural therapy that calms the mind and calms the mind. This method has two main functions in medical practice: one is to strengthen healthy qi, prevent diseases and protect health; The second is to enhance disease resistance and eliminate diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine health theory holds that "quietness is hidden deep, impatience is extinct", and a person's mind keeps quiet, so he can have fewer diseases and live a long and healthy life; Even if you are sick, it is easy to treat, and it is easier to restore health. This is because God keeps it inside. On the contrary, restlessness is easy to get sick, and getting sick is not easy to cure. Wu Zetian's second move to preserve one's health: keeping one's mood healthy and adjusting one's body and mind
Wu Zetian's practice of calling himself emperor by abandoning his parents and children was slandered by some people at that time. Yu Shijian, a left-handed politician in the inner court, arrested the slanderer of the government, made it clear to her, and suggested severe punishment. After listening to this, Wu Zetian laughed and did not pursue it. According to "Tang Yu Lin", Luo Binwang, a talented scholar in the Tang Dynasty, wrote a famous book "Asking for Wu Zi" and scolded Wu Zetian to pieces. After reading this article, Wu Zetian even complained about it and said, "The Prime Minister has lost this person (why didn't the Prime Minister notice such a talent)!" Later, after the death of King Luo Bin, Wu Zetian asked someone to search for his works and found ten volumes, which were "widely circulated in the world". Shangguan Waner is the granddaughter of Shangguan Yi, the originator of Li Tang's five-character poem "Shangguan Style". At the age of 14, she was executed for participating in the rebellion. Wu Zetian made an exception and accepted her as a confidential secretary because of her talent. Through her own practical actions and personality charm, she finally eliminated Shangguan Waner's resentment and misunderstanding of herself and made her a confidant! Wu Zetian has both a ruthless side and a generous side. She does not put her opponent who can still be influenced to death, but entrusts him with reuse. This open mind is not only the upper-level strategy of treating others with tolerance, but also the superb realm of self-cultivation! The third trick of Wu Zetian's health care: calligraphy is like guiding health care
Wu Zetian's handwriting is excellent. The tablet of Prince Sheng Xian written by her is the earliest book tablet for women in China. When commenting on the calligraphy of the tablet of Prince Sheng Xian, Mr. Ni Wendong, a famous modern calligrapher, said, "Looking at its handwriting, you really have a solid foundation and the courage of a man, and you are really a heroine among women." The monument is still stored in the Henan Provincial Museum.
Calligraphers in ancient and modern times live a long life, such as Yan, Liu, Ou and Zhao Si, three of whom are over the age of ancient times. Yan Zhenqing was 76 years old, Liu Gongquan was 87 years old, Ou Yangxun was 84 years old, Wen Zhiming was 89 years old, Liang Tongshu was 92 years old, Sun Mofo was 1 years old, Shu Tong was 93 years old, Su Juxian was 11 years old and Dong Shouping was 94 years old. Calligraphy embodies the unity of form, spirit and cultivation. When practicing calligraphy, you need to point to reality, palm deficiency and wrist level. In writing, the rhythmic movement of the upper phalangeal joint with the stroke sequence regulates the muscles and nerves of the arm, and drives other parts of the body to move slowly, which well embodies the connotation of the guided health-keeping exercise of "shaking bones and muscles and moving limbs". Wu Zetian's fourth measure of health care: Chinese medicine mask in beauty
Many female friends like to make masks. In fact, Wu Zetian is a master of mask maintenance! Wu Zetian not only lived a long life, but even at the age of 8, she still maintained a youthful appearance and did not show aging. The Book of the New Tang Dynasty says that she is "good at painting herself, although she is high in spring and autumn, but she doesn't realize her decline". Wu Zetian has two famous beauty secrets: one is "Motherwort Powder", which was included in the Newly Revised Materia Medica edited by Su Jing, and later included by Wang Tao in the Secret of Foreign Taiwan. Later, it was also included in the medical books of later generations and renamed as "Fairy Jade Powder". When it came to Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty, it was restored to its original name in Compendium of Materia Medica. Motherwort is a good medicine for gynecology, which can be taken orally or used externally. Externally applied to the face, it has the effects of treating dark complexion and removing facial spots and wrinkles; Regular use can make the skin moist and shiny. Wang Tao said in his notes: At first, when you use this medicine to wash your face, you will feel that your hands will become smooth and your face will become shiny. Later, you will gradually become bloody and rosy. If you use it for many years, a woman in her 4 s and 5 s will look as young as a woman in her 15 s and 16 s. At the age of eighty, Wu Zetian was able to maintain her beautiful appearance, which seems to have something to do with her frequent use of this beauty secret recipe. Another beauty prescription was prescribed by Zhang Wenzhong, a physician, to Wu Zetian, and it was called "often applying facial fat", which was included in Wang Tao's "Secrets of Outer Taiwan".