One of the twenty-four solar terms in China is Bailu. There is an old saying that goes "Jianjia is green, white dew is frost", which means that the arrival of Bailu solar term means that the weather has turned colder, so in the cooler season, it is even more necessary to strengthen the maintenance of physical fitness, and of course, psychological adjustment. So how to maintain health during the Bailu solar term? How to properly care for your diet and daily life?

1. Things to do in the white dew season

Be careful

"Autumn dryness" can hurt people

During the white dew season, autumn dryness can hurt people and easily consume them. Human body fluids, so dryness and bitterness in the mouth and throat, dry stools, and dry and cracked skin often occur. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is because the lung qi and the large intestine are related to the exterior and interior, and the lungs govern the fur. Therefore, from the perspective of diet, attention should be paid to nourishing yin. At this time, health care should be "according to the four seasons". Autumn corresponds to the lungs, so you should pay attention to nourishing the lungs during the white dew season.

The "Autumn Freeze" should have its degree

"White dew occurs on the night of the autumnal equinox, one night is cold and the other is cold." Health experts say that white dew actually indicates that the weather has turned cooler. At this time, people will clearly feel that the hot summer is over and the cool autumn has arrived. However, in the Qingyuan area, the weather is still hot at this time, and many citizens will turn on the air conditioner when sleeping at night, or take cold showers. However, experts suggest that when you arrive in Bailu, you should not be shirtless or take cold showers to avoid catching cold.

Traditional Chinese medicine has a saying that "the body should not be exposed when the white dew is exposed, and the feet should not be exposed when the cold is exposed", which means that once the Bailu solar term has passed, you can no longer be naked when wearing clothes. In addition, after the white dew, the weather is changeable, especially the large temperature difference between morning and evening, which can easily induce colds or cause the recurrence of old illnesses. If you gluttonously eat cold food at this time, it is more likely to cause the function of the spleen and stomach to become abnormal and damage the yang energy of the spleen and stomach. This is especially contraindicated for those with weak spleen and stomach.

Drink more porridge and water and be careful about taking medicinal supplements

During the white dew season, many people think that the hot summer has passed and autumn and winter have arrived, so as soon as autumn arrives, they start to take a lot of supplements, but ignore it Seasonal diseases are prone to occur, such as allergic rhinitis, bronchitis and asthma, which are common in autumn, so supplementation should be different from person to person. Especially for the above-mentioned diseases caused by physical allergies, we must be more cautious in dietary adjustment. For those who are physically weak, it is best to take dietary supplements instead of medicinal supplements at this time, and porridge is the first choice for dietary supplements.

2. Precautions for physical exercise

(1) The best exercise in Bailu - jogging

In mid-autumn, exercise and health care must comply with the yin and yang essence in the human body To maintain a state of convergence and internal nourishment, avoid too intense exercise to prevent loss of sweat and damage to yang energy. During the white dew season, the weather gradually cools down and human physiological functions are relatively weakened. At this time, the amount of exercise should be appropriately increased to enhance cardiopulmonary function and enhance the body's cold resistance. Therefore, "appropriate movement and stillness" has become the characteristic of exercise and health preservation in this season, and the best exercise that meets this characteristic is jogging.

(2) It is necessary to prevent injuries during white dew sports

The summer is very hot, and many people do not want to exercise. After the white dew, the autumn air is crisp, which is very suitable for outdoor sports, but the body will not be able to exercise for a long time. After exercise, it is easy to get injured when you start exercising. Therefore, it is best to choose gentle and gentle exercise to avoid injuries.

(3) White dew massage to nourish yin dryness

The white dew period is the best period to nourish yin. Therefore, in addition to outdoor sports, indoor massage to nourish yin is a good choice.

Method:

1. Lie flat on the bed, place the palms of both hands on the lower abdomen, with the fingertips relative to the navel, and slowly press the abdomen to the maximum strength that can be tolerated. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax and repeat 5 to 10 times.

2. Place the palms of both hands on the lower abdomen, with the fingertips relative to the navel, massage from the inside to the outside, from the abdomen to the chest, and then back to the abdomen, repeat 36 times; then from outside to inside, in reverse direction Repeat 36 times.

(4) Bailu is suitable for spinal health exercises

Healthy exercises can improve physical fitness and effectively relieve allergic rhinitis, pneumonia, asthma and other symptoms caused by autumn dryness.

Method:

1. Take a comfortable sitting position, with your feet together, your feet straight forward, and your hands on your thighs. Bend your knees, place your feet flat, and clasp your hands in front of your chest.

2. Drive your upper body to the left with your waist and abdomen, and place your right elbow against the outside of your left knee. Then turn your upper body to the right and do the same exercise.