The time of the Waking of Insects is the peak time of spring when all things come back to life. Therefore, people should also choose to take supplements during this season, so it is necessary to take some supplements. Let’s take a look at the health foods and health tips I have compiled for you during the Jingzhe solar term. You are welcome to read them, for reference only.

What health foods to eat during the Waking of Insects

1. Pears

There is a folk custom of "eating pears during the Waking of Insects". We have no trace of when we started eating pears. However, I often hear the elders in the family say that eating pears in Jingzhe is to encourage you to "leave home and start a business", strive to honor your ancestors, and not forget the wishes of your ancestors.

2. Water radish (Zheji)

With the arrival of Jingzhe, water radish has gradually become available on the market. It is also a seasonal dish of Jingzhe and can be eaten every three to five times. Water radish is mainly eaten cold, and the taste of cold salad can be prepared in several ways. I won’t go into details about how to make it. Just remember to eat it.

3. Eggs

There is also a folk saying that Jingzhe eats eggs. It is said that on this day, white tigers are sacrificed. In ancient agricultural societies, tigers were a common occurrence. , in order to seek peace, people sacrificed to the white tiger on the day of Jingzhe. This is the origin of the white tiger sacrifice on Jingzhe. This custom has continued to this day. Nowadays, eating eggs during the Waking of Insects is to cope with the changeable weather. Because the nutritional value of eggs is particularly high, eating eggs will not make you sick easily.

4. Donkey rolling

Jingzhe eating donkeys and rolling around is a popular custom in Tianjin. People eat donkeys and roll around, which means "the pests die and people turn over". On the day of the Jingzhe solar term, when the weather slowly warms up, we eat a little sweet donkey roll, which means that our life is sweet and moist, and it also means that we place our wishes on In the act of eating a donkey and rolling around.

5. Peanuts (hung beans)

According to legend, on the day of the Waking of Insects on February 12, people in ancient times would eat more beans to increase body nutrition. As times change, modern people begin to eat peanuts instead of beans. This is also possible, and it does not mean that peanuts cannot be used. The nutritional content of peanuts is similar to that of soybeans. Eating some every day can increase the protein and starch content in the body, and also has a good effect on soothing the stomach.

Tips for keeping healthy during the Waking of Insects

Protect your eyes

In winter, most people will stay at home, but after the Waking of Insects, remember to go out and move around more. This will help Protect your eyes! After the Wake of Insects, everything slowly recovers. When we go outdoors, we can see a lot of green. If you are a student or an office worker, you can stand by the window and look into the distance, which can effectively relieve visual fatigue.

Stretching

After the Waking of Insects, it is a good time to exercise. The weather is getting warmer and you don’t need to wear as many clothes as in winter. Friends who often feel back pain can do more stretching exercises at this time to make themselves active. It is also recommended that you tap your gallbladder meridian frequently, which is helpful for reducing fire and relieving stress.

When doing stretching or other exercises, you should pay attention to regulating your breathing and not holding your breath. This will affect the effect of the exercise and prevent the body from relaxing. Exercise can be done step by step. There is no need to force yourself to do some difficult or high-intensity exercises, as long as you can fully exercise.

Sunbathe your back

Regular sunbathing is a simple way to get yang energy from nature. Sunbathe your back for 30 minutes. At noon and afternoon, you can expose your back and Mingmen points with your back to the sun. If your clothes are thick, you can lift your clothes up to expose the Mingmen point. At the same time, take a deep breath to allow Yang Qi to enter the body through the mouth, nose and Mingmen points.

Precautions for the Waking of Insects

"Thunder in spring makes all things grow." Everyone knows that spring is the time when everything revives. In the spring after the Waking of Insects, most people will often feel sleepy, weak, and lethargic. When people feel sleepy, they wake up later in the morning. This is what is often called "spring sleepiness" among the people. At this time, people should follow the natural laws of the spring sun, keep their spirits happy, and go to bed early and get up early.

Clothing

The weather will gradually get warmer during the Waking of Insects, but the temperature difference between day and night is very large during the Waking of Insects, and the phenomenon of "late spring cold" often occurs before and after the Waking of Insects, especially in rainy weather. Over time, exposed limbs can easily cause local numbness, soreness and other symptoms, which can lead to arthritis over time. Therefore, we must pay attention to keeping warm and cold, focusing on "covering".

Food

Jingzhe can be said to be the only solar term among the twenty-four solar terms that does not emphasize "replenishment" but emphasizes "prevention". Therefore, before and after the Waking of Insects, the weather gradually becomes warmer. In terms of diet, everyone should mainly eat light and mild foods, and should be in harmony with the nature of the liver and help the spleen. This will make our body healthier. On the day of Jingzhe, people pay attention to eating pears. Eating pears can help the spleen and strengthen the body to resist the invasion of germs.

In terms of daily diet and health care, it is recommended to eat more light foods that are high in plant protein and rich in vitamins. For example: spring bamboo shoots, spinach, bitter melon, yam, lotus seeds, white fungus, etc.

Protect the liver and prevent disease

During the awakening of insects, it is very important to maintain liver qi. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring belongs to the liver, and the liver is similar to plants. Plants germinate and grow in spring, and the liver and gallbladder meridians are also active in spring. If liver qi is not well nourished in spring, liver function may become abnormal, leading to disorders in the movement of qi and blood in the body, which may in turn affect other organs. Some health experts also pointed out: "Liver wind and liver fire in spring can easily cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and hypertension. Liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis often relapse or worsen in spring."

Eat a lighter diet Eat pears

The weather is obviously getting warmer during Jingzhe. The diet should be warm and light. It is advisable to eat more light foods rich in plant protein and vitamins and less animal fat foods. Experts suggest that you should eat more fresh vegetables and protein-rich foods, such as spring bamboo shoots, spinach, celery, chicken, eggs, milk, etc., to strengthen your body against the invasion of germs.

Wear clothes with coverings in mind

Astronomy experts remind that although the weather gets warmer during the Jingzhe season, the temperature changes are relatively large, especially the temperature difference between night and noon is quite large. The public should pay attention to keeping warm when dressing.

Go to bed early and get up early to get rid of "spring sleepiness"

When everything revives in spring, you should go to bed early and get up early, take a slow walk, stretch your limbs in the spring light, breathe fresh air, and stretch your yang energy to adapt to the spring. The natural law of yang generation makes one's spirit happy, while strengthening the body's constitution, improving the body's disease resistance, and keeping the body healthy.

Preventing colds is important

Experts suggest that people should pay attention to the forecasts of strong cold air activities from meteorological stations, be careful of changes in cold and warm, and prevent the occurrence of colds, flu and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Modern epidemiological surveys show that spring is the season with high incidence of liver diseases, so attention should be paid to nourishing and protecting the liver to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in spring.