1. Smile more

Among the five emotions of joy, anger, thought, worry and fear, sadness can easily damage the lungs. Therefore, health preservation in winter should align our mind, lungs and respiratory system with the astringent Qi of autumn, and nourish the lungs with laughter. Laughing not only makes people feel good, but also keeps the heart from burning out. The heart is always in a gentle state, which is good for the lungs.

2. Go to bed early

After the beginning of winter, it is necessary to maintain health according to the characteristics of winter. Among the many ways to maintain health, the most trouble-free one is "sleeping". The first thing to ensure in winter health care is adequate sleep. For adults, it is best to ensure 8 hours of sleep a day. If the sleep time at night is insufficient, you can make up for half an hour to an hour at noon. Adequate sleep can effectively restore energy and nourish yin, which is beneficial to the hiding of yang energy and the accumulation of yin and fluid in winter.

3. Use less salt

Dry climate is more harmful to the respiratory system and can easily induce upper respiratory tract infections. If the salt content in the meal is too high, saliva secretion will be reduced, making it easier for various bacteria to survive in the upper respiratory tract. A high-salt diet may also reduce the ability of the mucous membrane to resist disease, allowing bacteria and viruses to take advantage of the opportunity and induce inflammation. Therefore, more attention should be paid to salt restriction in winter.

4. Eat "dian" fruits

Glycy and refreshing fruits are usually rich in vitamins C and E, which can moisturize the skin. Vitamin C can promote collagen synthesis and make the skin moist and delicate. Vitamin E is a highly effective antioxidant that can promote human metabolism, improve skin blood circulation, and enhance cell vitality, such as kiwi, hawthorn, apple, pear, and citrus fruits. In addition, sour fruits also contain tannic acid, organic acids, cellulose and other substances, which can stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and accelerate gastrointestinal motility. In winter, eating one fruit a day is an ideal choice for hydrating and moisturizing the lungs.

5. Take "some" supplements

"Winter supplements", many people will choose high-calorie meat such as chicken, duck, sheep, etc. to take supplements. In fact, this is not suitable for everyone. For people, warm tonic foods such as radish stewed mutton and dog meat hot pot are suitable for healthy young people and children. However, for adults with damp-heat constitution, liver-fire constitution and phlegm-dampness constitution, they should eat more meat, especially Hot dog meat may cause symptoms such as nosebleeds, sores on the mouth and tongue, and irritability.

6. Get more water

On the surface, although the human body sweats less in winter, adults lose about 600 ml of water a day because tissue fluid evaporates through the skin. . Including water loss through defecation, the body excretes about 2500 ml of water in a day. Therefore, even in winter, people should not drink less than 2500 ml of water every day.

7. Sweat a little

Winter health preservation requires proper exercise of muscles and bones and a little sweating, so as to strengthen the body. When choosing suitable sports in winter, the general principle is aerobic exercise with a smaller range of motion and greater calorie consumption. Young people or middle-aged people in good health can choose higher-intensity exercises such as running, and the exercise time is 10 to 15 minutes longer than in spring and summer; elderly people or those with weak constitutions can choose low-intensity exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, boxing, etc. , it is better to sweat slightly all over the body.

8. Drink "some" porridge

It is advisable to eat more hot porridge to maintain health in winter. Eating this kind of porridge regularly has the function of increasing calories and nutrition. The elderly should drink more porridge to maintain their health. Take hot porridge in the morning and a diet at dinner to nourish stomach qi. Especially glutinous rice, red date porridge, eight-treasure porridge, millet porridge, etc. are most suitable.

9. Protect your feet

Healthy feet in winter means fitness. In winter, don't just add a top and forget to keep your lower limbs and feet warm. You must know that cold in the lower body can also cause a cold. In winter when the temperature drops, you should wear a pair of thick socks with good warmth retention. When the socks and insoles become wet with sweat, they should be dried in time. At the same time, the inside of the shoes should also be dried frequently; in addition, the elderly should go out from a room with a higher room temperature. , try to avoid the sudden stimulation of cold air.

10. Adjust the "point" spirit

The cold climate in winter will suppress people's metabolism and other physiological functions, and the symptoms of "mental cold" will also increase.

Experts suggest that it is more appropriate to store essence in winter to rest your mind. Only by keeping your mind introverted can you be full of essence and energy. In terms of mental recuperation, you should strive to maintain your state of mind, maintain emotional tranquility, and avoid irritability. You can bask in the sun more during the day and do more activities in an environment with sufficient light. And appropriately increase the lighting brightness in the house.

11. Prevent "spot" diseases

The cold climate in winter can easily induce the recurrence or aggravation of chronic diseases. You should pay attention to keeping warm and cold, especially to prevent the negative stimulation of the body in windy and cooling weather. Have emergency medicine ready. At the same time, attention should also be paid to cold-resistant exercises to improve cold resistance and disease resistance and prevent the occurrence of respiratory diseases.