Invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, avoid cold food - eat more: black beans, soybeans, mushrooms, eggplant, rape, sheep blood, mango, papaya, seaweed, kelp, seaweed, radish, carrot, kumquat, Oranges, grapefruits, peaches, plums, hawthorns, vinegar, roses, green tea, brown sugar, rice wine, wine and other foods that have the functions of promoting blood circulation, dispersing stagnation, promoting qi, soothing the liver and relieving depression. Eat less greasy and cold food. Moderate exercise - arousing cardiopulmonary function is very helpful in dissipating congestion. However, middle-aged and elderly people with blood stasis and constitution should not participate in strenuous, explosive, and competitive sports. Ensure regular sleep - it is very important to go to bed early and get up early. Blood stasis is mainly caused by uncomfortable liver qi. Only by going to bed before 23:00 at the latest can the liver blood be renewed. Optimistic and focused - Participate in group activities with optimistic and cheerful people. Develop some interests, immerse yourself in a hobby, and experience the joy of concentration. Tips on the Spring Equinox Solar Terms Introduction to the Spring Equinox Solar Terms The Spring Equinox is the fourth solar term in spring, starting when the sun reaches 0° of ecliptic longitude. During the spring equinox, the sun shines directly on the equator. After that, the direct sunlight point in the northern hemisphere gradually moves northward, and the sunrises earlier and earlier. This year’s spring equinox is 3.21-4.4. "Spring and Autumn Fan Lu" "As for the mid-spring month, the yang is in the east and the yin is in the west, which is called the vernal equinox. At the vernal equinox, yin and yang are half-phase, so the day and night are even and the cold and heat are equal." During this solar term, attention should be paid to moisturizing and removing fire (if the south is humid and cold, pay attention to removing dampness and keeping warm), regulating energy and rejuvenating the mind. Spring Equinox Diet Tips for people with blood stasis constitution: Suitable: spring bamboo shoots, white radish, rapeseed, Chinese cabbage, ginger, sesame, mushrooms, herring. During the Spring Equinox, as Yang Qi becomes more and more abundant, a large amount of Qi and blood flows from the inside out. During this process, if qi and blood are stagnant, it is most likely to relapse or cause obvious pain in certain parts of the body. The liver governs drainage, so dredging qi and blood is naturally directed to the liver. In your diet, you should choose more products that nourish the liver and promote qi, such as spring bamboo shoots, white radish, rapeseed, orange peel, leeks, Chinese cabbage, and ginger. In addition, spring is windy, and the south will have continuous rain, which combines with rheumatism, which can easily cause pain in limbs and joints. If you are in a humid place, you should eat foods that dispel wind and dehumidify, such as sesame seeds, mushrooms, herring, mint, buckwheat, red beans, onions, etc. Eat less: fatty meat, crab roe, egg yolk, butter, animal oil, braised pork, elbow, and mutton-boiled meat. The thick flavor accumulates in the body and is easy to generate heat and phlegm. If it is rainy weather (especially in the south), it is easy to block in the body and cause diseases. . Therefore, the diet should be light, and fatty and hot foods such as braised pork, elbows, and mutton-boiled meat should not be eaten. On weekdays, it is best to use meat and vegetables alternately, one kind a day, or eat them in combination; when making meat dishes, you can add some pungent and warming seasonings, such as ginger and orange peel shreds. At the same time, in order not to affect the flow of Qi and blood, it is better to eat less fatty meat, crab roe, egg yolk, butter, animal oil, etc. They are greasy and moist, and can easily lead to an increase in blood lipids. Avoid eating: day lily, garlic, pickles, eggs, small garlic, rabbit meat. "Yunji Qizhu" says: "Do not eat day lily and Jiaochen Ying during this month, as it will cause phlegm and activate qi. Do not eat garlic, which will cause If the Qi is blocked, the diaphragm will be blocked. Do not eat chicken, which will stagnate the Qi. Do not eat small garlic, which will harm the person's will. "The Treatise on Health" says: "Don't eat during this month. Eating the flowing springs in the Yin ground makes people suffer from malaria and miasma, and also makes their feet weak. "Spring Equinox Exercise Tips for people with blood stasis constitution: Outdoor activities, frequent hand and foot exercises in spring are the cheapest way to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Flying kites, climbing mountains, walking in the countryside or in parks or woods, and doing exercises can both promote blood circulation and stretch It can also relax your muscles and relax your mood. For some people with poor peripheral circulation, the temperature of their hands and feet will not become warmer as the temperature rises. At this time, you should move your upper and lower limbs more if your hands are cold. Do more arm swings, push punches, punch punches, etc. If your feet are cold, you can jump rope, do cross-step jumps, or run in place. In short, keep yourself moving. Tips for daily life during the Spring Equinox with blood stasis: Protect yourself from wind and rub. Pinch your fingers to dredge the meridians. "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" records: "Wind is the root of all diseases", which means that wind evil ranks first among various external causes of disease. It is pervasive and can be spread both inside and outside. It's getting warmer, but it's windy, so you still need to take precautions to avoid rheumatism, allergies and other diseases. Pay attention to the weather forecast for the next day every day. If the weather changes, you should be prepared to close the doors and windows at home to prevent wind and sand from entering; Bring a thin silk scarf and a mask to protect your mouth, nose, and neck; a windproof jacket with a hood is also essential. In addition, in order to allow the blood to circulate better, you can also knead your fingertips every day. , can play the role of dredging the meridians and regulating yin and yang. Because on both sides of the fingers, there are well points of the human body's meridians. If the meridians of the human body are like a flowing river, then the well points are like the source of blood. Emotional tips for people with stagnant physiques during the Spring Equinox: Don’t hurt your harmony with external objects, and don’t dare to do the things you are responsible for. Lu Gong’s health motto during the Song Shenzong era is: “Adjust yourself to your needs, don’t hurt your harmony with other things, and don’t dare to do the things you are responsible for.” It ends when it hits the right mark. "It means to let your mind be at ease and enjoy yourself, not to force yourself or others, to be content with the situation, to be open-minded and free, to be optimistic and cheerful, and to be free in body and mind. Don't hurt the harmony of the body because of external things, and don't do anything excessive or inappropriate. Things that harm the harmony of body and mind should be done in moderation, especially in this season of half-yin and yang, in order to maintain emotional stability and balance yin and yang. Tips for drinking tea at the Spring Equinox for those with blood stasis: cleanse the liver and remove fire. Liver fire-removing tea: 3 grams of chrysanthemum, 3 grams of roses, 3 grams of wolfberry, soaked in boiling water for ten minutes. Chrysanthemums can clear the liver and improve eyesight, remove fire and soothe the throat; roses soothe the liver and regulate qi, and wolfberry nourishes the liver and kidneys and clears the air. It is very effective in removing liver fire and is a very suitable tea for people with blood stasis in spring.