From Shennong’s taste of herbs to the current integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, Chinese medical skills have a long history, and ancient wisdom should not be underestimated. There has been a systematic approach to health for a long time. From Hua Tuo's Wu Qin Xi to the later Tai Chi, from medicated diet to dietary therapy, Chinese medicine is broad and profound, and we look forward to it. The way to maintain health, simply put, is to nourish the liver in spring, nourish the heart in summer, nourish the lungs in autumn, nourish the kidneys in winter, and nourish the spleen all year round.
Spring nourishes the liver, and when the liver is in spring, Shaoyang also occurs; just like the nature of wind and wood, I like to be in tune and hate to be depressed. The liver also has temperament. If you ignore it, it will get sick and it will not make you feel better. If your liver is in a mood of euphoria, depression, depression, depression, your liver will feel uncomfortable, and then you will be weak and stagnant; if you are cheerful, open-minded, and calm, your liver will feel comfortable, and you will be Shutai. As the saying goes, when a person is angry, he will get angry and the blood will swell, thus damaging the liver. Exuberant liver qi and unobstructed qi movement are the prerequisites for the normal functioning of other organs. If liver qi is stagnated and the liver loses circulation, it will easily lead to diseases of other internal organs. Anger, strong liver fire, and poor liver qi not only harm the liver, but also the lungs. So stay open-minded, open-minded, and peaceful. All things work hard in spring, and the liver stores blood. Spring is a good time to nourish the liver. A year's plan starts in spring, a day's plan starts in the morning, spring nourishes the liver, and morning fitness begins. Spring wood nourishes the liver. You can eat more green vegetables, such as celery, spinach, cauliflower, etc. Eat less spicy, greasy, and grilled foods. After they enter the human body, they help clear away heat and dampness and cause liver dysfunction. Alcohol is also harmful to the liver and can help clear away heat and dampness, so drink less.
In summer, the heart is nourished, the heart stores the pulse, and the pulse gives up to the spirit. The "heart" of traditional Chinese medicine is not the heart, but the entire nervous system, and even the spiritual and psychological factors of the "main god" including the heart. In the hot summer, all things in the world are growing, all things are prosperous, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful. Summer is fire, and life in summer is as bright as fire. So are people. In summer, people's hearts are full of energy and their hearts are full of passion. At this time, Yang was in high spirits. If they are greedy for coolness at this time, it will be harmful to people. Spring and summer nourish yang, so you need to pay attention to your body’s yang energy in summer. It is easy to make the heart inflamed, anxious, and angry, and mood swings are exactly a taboo for health maintenance in summer, so summer is mainly about nourishing the heart. Be calm and calm, stay calm and calm, and cultivate your moral character. Just like what "The Theory of Health Preservation News" says: It is better to regulate your breath and clear your heart in summer. It is always like ice and snow in your heart, and there is less heat in your heart. Not turning heat into heat, but more heat. In addition to meditating, you also need to eat lightly in summer to reduce inflammation in the body. It is advisable to drink porridge in summer, which can quench thirst, cool down and relieve heat, and nourish the body; in summer, bitter melon can clear away heat and detoxify, reduce fire and clear the heart. You should be happy in the summer. The summer heat makes people feel irritable. If you can entertain yourself and regulate your emotions at this time, you can achieve the purpose of nourishing your mind.
Nourishing the lungs in autumn, the lungs store qi and the qi rejects the spirit. The lungs are damp but not dry, especially in autumn, which can easily damage the lungs. So how to nourish your lungs in autumn? The dry season in autumn is dominated by dryness, which can easily damage body fluids and lungs. Therefore, it is necessary to 'nurture' the yin energy in the body in autumn, nourish yin, prevent dryness, and moisturize the five internal organs. ‘Wind is the root of all diseases’. Coupled with the autumn wind, the human body's Qi and blood will begin to flow from the body surface to the internal organs as the seasons change. Autumn is connected with lung qi, and lung qi is mainly closed. Autumn is prone to dryness and lung diseases such as cough. At this time, you should pay attention to adding or subtracting clothes to adapt to the climate changes in autumn. At the same time, eat more foods that nourish yin, such as white fungus, old duck, etc. You also need to eat some fruits that moisten the lungs and nourish yin to help produce body fluids
Nourishing the kidneys in winter, the kidneys store essence and the mind is refined. The strength of the kidneys is closely related to human health. "Kidney is the foundation of innateness". If the kidneys are well-nourished, a person's lifespan will be extended by several years. The kidneys store essence. To maintain health in winter, sexual life should be properly controlled, and sexual exposure should not be allowed to damage the kidney essence. Su Wen. The theory of counter-regulation: ‘The kidney governs body fluids, so the water is dirty’. Therefore, swallowing body fluid can strengthen the essence and protect the kidneys. You can eat some foods that can strengthen the essence and protect the kidneys, such as animal liver, lean meat, carrots, winter melon, tomatoes, oranges, persimmons, dried fruits, etc. These foods are rich in protein, vitamins, zinc and other substances. Helps nourish the kidneys and protect the kidneys. You can eat more fruits that can diuretic and protect the kidneys, such as bananas, kiwis, mangoes, etc.
It is important to nourish the spleen all year round. The spleen is the foundation of acquired blood and the source of blood biochemistry. What we eat must be digested and absorbed by the spleen and stomach before it can be used by our body. Therefore, if there is a problem with the spleen and stomach and nutrients cannot be absorbed, the human body will naturally become weak, the body will become thinner and thinner, and health will be far away from us. Therefore, the spleen must be replenished all year round. Daily diet is the best choice for nourishing the spleen. Drinking porridge can nourish the spleen and stomach and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach.
However, due to the different climates in the four seasons, the types of porridge also change with climate changes. When Yang Qi rises in spring, it should be applied to the liver. Liver disease can lead to spleen disease. Therefore, to nourish the liver and spleen in spring, it should be less sour and more sweet. Summer is rainy, and long summer should be in the spleen. Heat easily combines with dampness and invades the spleen and stomach, causing dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach. Therefore, it should be mainly light, dispelling dampness, clearing the heart, and reducing fever. Autumn is dry, so you should eat more food that nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach. The cold weather in winter is limited to the kidneys. The cold damages the kidneys and affects the spleen and stomach. Therefore, you should eat more warming foods in winter, such as dog meat and mutton. The spleen and stomach can be injured all year round, so it is necessary to regulate the spleen and stomach all year round to ensure the normal function of the five internal organs.