Text/Zeng Qingming

Winter is cold, with heating in the northeast and air conditioning in the south. The surrounding air is inevitably dry. Dryness is most likely to damage the lungs and consume the body's yin and fluids. . For this reason, health maintenance in winter should adapt to the changing characteristics of the weather and the human body, and make reasonable adjustments to the diet. Here we recommend a simple action and 3 nutritious soups and teas that can nourish yin, moisten the lungs, moisten dryness and promote body fluids.

1 small action to nourish and protect the lungs

The purpose of nourishing the lungs can be achieved through a simple action.

Squat and stand up

Effect: The action of squatting and standing up can increase the range of movement of the lungs and chest through the descent and rise of the diaphragm; < /p>

At the same time, the blood vessels will also experience contraction and expansion, so that the blood flow can repeatedly "flush" the small blood vessels in the lungs and take away some metabolic waste.

Method: Place your feet shoulder-width apart and point your toes 15-30 degrees outward.

When squatting, the knee joint should not be bent less than 60 degrees, the torso should be kept straight, and the buttocks should be sat back.

Inhale when squatting and exhale when standing up. Do this 20-30 times a day (depending on your physical condition).

Note: You can hold on to a chair or door frame; in addition, people with knee joint problems are not suitable for squatting.

3 soups (tea) to moisten the lungs, soothe the throat, strengthen the spleen and stomach

1

Fig and Sea Soup (tea)

30 grams of figs, 10 grams each of sturgeon and raw honey. Chop the figs into small pieces, put them into a tea cup together with the fat seaweed and raw honey, and brew with boiling water. Can be substituted for tea. 1 to 3 times a day, 150 to 200 ml each time. This soup (tea) has the functions of moistening the lungs and soothing the throat, moistening the intestines and laxative, nourishing the spleen and benefiting the stomach. It is suitable for chronic pharyngitis caused by heat damage to the lungs and stomach, dry mouth and throat, dry cough with little phlegm, dry stool, indigestion, etc.

2

Tangerine and Tremella Soup (Tea)

20 grams of Tremella, 200 grams of Tangerine (canned Tangerine can be used) , 100 grams of sugar. Soak the white fungus in water, tear it into small florets, wash it, put it into a stew pot, add a little water, simmer over low heat for 1 hour, take it out, pour it into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, add tangerine pulp, white sugar, and cook over high heat Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Can be substituted for tea. 1 to 3 times a day, 150 to 200 ml each time. This soup (tea) has the functions of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, nourishing yin and rejuvenating the skin. It is suitable for dry cough due to dryness of the lungs in winter or cough with less phlegm, blood in the phlegm, haggard face, rough skin, etc.

3

Five juice soup (tea)

30 ml of pear juice, strawberry juice, fresh lotus root juice, Ophiopogon japonicus juice 20 ml each, 25 ml fresh reed root juice, 15 g raw honey. Boil the first five juices over low heat for 10 minutes, add raw honey and mix well. Can be substituted for tea. 1 to 3 times a day, 100 to 200 ml each time. This soup (tea) has the function of clearing away heat and promoting fluid production, and is suitable for epigastric fullness, bitter mouth, dry mouth, dry lips and tongue, poor energy, dry stool, etc. caused by dryness and heat.

Maintain lung health through daily small things

1. Drink more water

Moderate drinking of water can An essential maintenance measure to moisturize and prevent dryness in winter. The amount of water you drink per day varies from person to person, but is generally around 2000ml. It is better to drink small amounts of water frequently, and it is not advisable to drink too much. In addition, it is better to drink warm water in winter, and avoid cold drinks.

2. Smile more

When laughing, people unconsciously take deep breaths, allowing more oxygen to enter the lungs, which can clear the respiratory tract and make breathing easier. Smoother and improved lung function. In addition, a happy mood is also beneficial to lung health.

3. Moderate exercise

Proper aerobic exercise such as jogging and swimming can also strengthen lung function. Increasing outdoor exercise can also help maintain an optimistic and cheerful mood and reduce the occurrence of depression.