Before and after Grain Rain, the temper will enter a period when the temper is relatively strong, and the yang energy in the human body is gradually increasing. During this period, the key to health care is to replenish the spleen and replenish the qi.

During the Grain Rain solar term, the temperature rises rapidly, rainfall gradually increases, and the humidity increases, which are most important for plant growth. However, what impact will such changes have on human health?

If liver qi is strong in spring, then around Grain Rain, it will enter a period when the temper is relatively strong, and the yang qi in the human body will gradually increase. During this period, the key to health care is to replenish the spleen and replenish qi.

Clear the spleen and stomach and remove dampness and heat

The strong activity of the spleen will strengthen the stomach. Many friends will feel that their appetite gradually increases. As the digestive function becomes active and enhanced, it is also a good time to nourish the stomach. The best time for your body.

But unlike winter, we can choose some foods that can nourish blood and qi to nourish the body. This will not only provide the body's immunity, but also lay the foundation for a healthy transition to summer.

Alkaline diet, regulate mood

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that thinking will damage the spleen. People's worries and emotions are mainly expressed through the spleen. When a person is in a state of worry, it will hurt the spleen and stomach. A bad spleen and stomach will also make people more emotionally unstable.

We should also pay attention to eating more alkaline foods and foods rich in vitamin B, such as buckwheat, millet, beans, black sesame seeds, shellfish, kelp, etc. They can help you regulate mental stress and relieve tension. A good mood is also good for raising your temper.

Seasonal soup: Spleen-strengthening Sishen Decoction

Sishen Decoction is a famous spleen-strengthening recipe in traditional Chinese medicine. The “four gods” refer to coix seed, lotus seeds, gorgon fruit and poria cocos. The four "gods", seemingly ordinary, can complement each other when brought together. The soup they make has many benefits for the human body, such as strengthening the spleen, nourishing the skin, and reducing dryness.

Making materials:

15 grams of barley, 15 grams of lotus seeds, 10 grams of gorgon seeds, 10 grams of white poria, 15 grams of yam, and 500 grams of pork ribs.

Preparation steps:

① Remove the lotus seed hearts and soak them with other ingredients in water for 30 minutes.

② Cut the ribs into pieces, blanch them in boiling water to remove excess fat and blood foam, remove them and set aside.

③ Pour an appropriate amount of water (about 1000ml) into the pot, put all the ingredients into the pot with water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for two hours.

④ After the soup is cooked, you can add salt according to your own taste.

⑤ When eating, you can add an appropriate amount of rice wine or rice wine according to your personal constitution.

Applicable people:

① People who are thin, have poor digestion and absorption, and are prone to diarrhea.

② Female patients in early pregnancy, postpartum conditioning and postoperative recovery period.

③ Office workers who have a lot of pressure in life, are easily tired, and are in a sub-healthy state for a long time.

④ Young and middle-aged women with dull skin color, insomnia, freckles, and endocrine disorders drink it for a long time.

Additions and subtractions:

Sishen decoction medicinal materials contain a lot of starch, which tastes astringent when stewed alone. It is suitable to add protein to increase lubrication.

For meat eaters, in addition to pork ribs, you can also use pork belly or pig intestines; it is more helpful for digestion and enhances gastrointestinal function.

Vegetarians can add soy products to cook porridge or soup, which is easier to digest. Or you can make appropriate additions and subtractions according to your physical condition. For example:

For those who have poor appetite due to excessive study, the dosage of yam can be increased to 40 grams.

Those who have poor sleep can increase the dosage of Poria cocos to 40 grams.

For those who urinate less or whose calves are prone to edema, the amount of barley can be increased to 80 grams.

Those who are prone to palpitations, worry or impatience can increase the dosage of lotus seeds to 40 grams.

Warm tips:

① Dried products such as Poria cocos and yam are recommended. You can buy them at food stores or pharmacies.

② This soup should be taken warmly. A bowl of warm soup on an empty stomach in the morning will moisturize the stomach and make it easier to absorb.

③ When drinking this soup, be careful not to take it with other medicines at the same time. The diet should be light and avoid spicy alcohol, tobacco, and alcohol.

Relax the meridians and regulate stomach qi

First, place the palm of your left hand downwards, place it on the left thigh and rub it back and forth; at the same time, use your right hand to make a fist and tap the thigh on the same side, switching the left and right sides. conduct. It can stimulate the stomach meridian that circulates in the legs, activate qi and blood, and regulate the intestines and stomach. Regular tapping can also exercise coordination and help lose weight!