Things to note in cold season health care

SKĐS - To protect health in cold weather, disease prevention and health care methods need to be focused on, helping the body adapt to the weather.

The cold season is the time when many diseases are easily triggered, causing the human body to weaken, especially in young children, the elderly, people with poor health and people with chronic diseases. To protect health and prevent diseases during this period, it is necessary to focus on strengthening resistance, keeping the body warm and practicing proper health care.

Cold season health care not only helps the body adapt better to harsh weather but also supports blood balance, stabilizes the mind and body, thereby reducing the risk of common diseases such as colds, respiratory infections, joint pain or blood pressure disorders.

1. Effective health care with the secret of keeping warm, sleeping early and waking up late

Health care in the cold season needs to focus on nurturing (nourishing, preserving, not wasting vital energy), avoiding disturbing the yang energy, causing disorder in the yin-yang transformation in the body. The yang energy in the body is like the sun, it needs to "warm" every cell. Therefore, dress warmly, especially keep your feet and knees warm when going out.

In cold weather, you should go to bed early and wake up late. Going to bed early helps keep your body warm and protect your yang energy. Getting up late helps prolong the time it takes to nourish your yin energy and restore your energy.

Acupressure on Yongquan point increases blood circulation and enhances resistance in cold weather.

2. About exercise: Exercise lightly, avoid sweating too much

You should exercise gently and appropriately to keep your mind comfortable and your body healthy. When exercising, avoid sweating too much because you can easily catch a cold.

Acupressure and massage can be used to increase blood circulation, regulate yin and yang, and enhance resistance.

Below are 5 important acupressure points that should be massaged every day:

1. Yongquan Point

Location: Bend the foot and toes, the hollow that appears right at the front 1/3 of the sole of the foot is the location of the acupoint.

Method: Before going to bed or after waking up, use your thumb to press the point until you feel hot.

2. Hegu Point

Location: Raise your hand, touch the concave area at the junction between the index finger and thumb, the deep concave part close to the bone is the Hegu point.

Method: Use your thumb to massage the acupoint for about 15 minutes.

3. Fengchi Point

Location: Located in the depression between the neck muscle and the occipital bone, behind the neck, level with the earlobe.

Method: Use your thumb to massage the acupoint for about 15 minutes.

4. Stomach 36 Point

Location: On the front of the lower leg, 3 inches (about 7–8 cm) from the outer knee.

Method: Use the index finger or thumb of both hands to press on both sides at the same time, from light to strong.

5. Guan Yuan Point

Location: Located in the lower dantian area, on the midline of the body, 3 inches below the navel (about 7-8cm). You just need to place 4 fingers so that the first finger touches the navel, the position of the fourth finger below is the Quan Nguyen point.

Method: Massage around the point clockwise, then counterclockwise for 3–5 minutes; then hold for no more than 3 minutes. Massaging the Guanyuan point at night before bed helps promote digestion and improve sleep.

Spicy foods dispel cold and warm the body in cold weather.

3. Mentally: Keep a calm mind and peaceful spirit

Keeping a calm mind means having balance, stability and harmony in mind and emotions, avoiding extreme emotions, needing to adjust the spirit. Excessive emotions cause yang energy to be disturbed, unbalance yin and yang and damage health.

In the cold season, gloomy scenery can easily make people depressed. Find joy in light activities such as drinking tea, chatting, playing chess, writing poetry, listening to music, etc. to nurture an optimistic and relaxed spirit.

4. About eating and drinking: "Autumn and Winter nourish Yin"

The principle of eating in the cold season is "Autumn and Winter nourish Yin", replenish body fluids, replenish Qi, and nourish Yin; limit eating cold, raw, stagnant foods to avoid damaging the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach - the cause of diarrhea, cold hands and feet, loose stools...

Spicy, hot foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, chili, perilla, pepper, cinnamon, star anise, etc. help dispel cold and warm the body. However, you should not eat too much to avoid accumulating heat.

Supplement foods rich in vitamin C, zinc, antioxidants such as oranges, ginger, garlic, honey and warm soups to help the body fight bacteria, viruses and keep warm in cold weather.

Chinese herbal soup stimulates blood circulation and reduces cold sensation.

In addition, ginger tea with honey, perilla leaf juice, and Chinese herbal soup are traditional drinks and dishes that help stimulate blood circulation, reduce cold feelings, and increase body endurance.

The harmonious combination of scientific eating, moderate exercise, reasonable living and a relaxed spirit is the "golden key" to help each person have good health and steadfastness to overcome the cold season.

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