September 8, 2023 is a traditional solar term-Bailu.
In the Millennium season, the heat of summer has gradually drifted away, and the strong autumn gradually dominated. This special solar term not only marks the alternation of seasons, but also is closely related to human health, five internal organs and five seasons.
The name "White Dew" itself implies that dew begins to show white characteristics, which indicates that the time has come at the turn of summer and autumn. At this time, nature began to turn from hot summer to crisp autumn, and all living things began to prepare for the coming winter. For us, the Millennium is a key opportunity to recuperate. Ding Xiaoqing, chief physician of the Department of Hematology, Oriental Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and Zhu Jiaqing, a graduate student, suggested that the health care of the Millennium should start from the following aspects:
Clearing and moistening lung dryness
With the advent of the Millennium, the climate began to turn cold gradually. The dry autumn wind sometimes makes people feel a little uncomfortable in their lungs. The theory of five zang-organs is the core of TCM theory. The five internal organs, namely heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney, each of which corresponds to a specific season, emotion, color and taste. Therefore, at this time, we need to pay special attention to the maintenance of the lungs.
The Millennium, as the beginning of autumn, is directly related to the lung and gold. In addition, due to the principle of golden water, we also need to take special care of the kidneys during the Millennium period. This deep connection with five zang-organs and five seasons reveals the subtle relationship between nature and human health.
In diet, we can choose to eat some foods that help moisten the lungs, such as pears and honey. In addition, in order to cope with the dryness in autumn, it is also a good choice to taste a cup of chrysanthemum tea or longan jujube tea, which can not only help us to harmonize our bodies, but also bring us a little warmth in autumn.
Regulating qi and blood
In the Millennium season, the maintenance of qi and blood is particularly important. Qi and blood, as the core concept in TCM theory, is the cornerstone of human health. It involves all aspects of the body, from the moisturizing of skin to the function of internal organs, which is closely related to the profit and loss of qi and blood.
In autumn, especially in the Millennium season, due to the cool and dry climate, the human body is prone to symptoms of insufficient blood, such as pale face, pale lips and cold hands and feet. To preserve qi and blood, we can start with diet first. Eating red dates, longan, medlar, angelica and other ingredients can help us replenish qi and nourish blood and enhance the body’s resistance; Glutinous rice, yam and peanuts help to strengthen the spleen and stomach and enhance digestive function. These ingredients are not only nutritious, but also help us cope with the dryness and cold in autumn.
Comfortable mood
In addition to diet recuperation, the health care in the Millennium season also involves the adjustment of mentality. People may feel a little melancholy because of the arrival of autumn. At this time, appreciating the golden autumn leaves and doing spiritual exercises such as meditation or yoga can help us maintain inner peace.
With the sudden drop of temperature, the symptoms of varicose veins may be aggravated. Therefore, it is very necessary to choose appropriate clothes, avoid standing or sitting for a long time, and exercise properly. Drinking more water, keeping indoor humidity and paying attention to the nutritional balance of diet can effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Regular schedule
In the Millennium season, it is very important to go to bed early, get up early and get enough sleep. It is related to our energy and state all day. It is a beautiful way of life to conform to nature, synchronize with nature and feel the most natural health.
In addition, outdoor activities, such as outing and hiking, are good choices, which can not only exercise, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery in autumn.
The white dew qi starts to be cold, and people with hypertension are suitable for flat supplement.
In the Millennium season, the external heat gradually recedes, while the coolness gradually rises, so it is best to make up for it to avoid bias. At the same time, when the seasons alternate and the temperature changes, the blood pressure of the human body is also prone to fluctuations. At this time, adjusting the diet can play a role in food support.
This year, the Health and Health Commission issued the "Adult Hypertension Diet and Nutrition Guide (2023 Edition)", which contains two simple and easy-to-operate diets suitable for eating at the turn of summer and autumn. Wei Dong, the attending physician of Nutrition Department of Oriental Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, combined with common clinical problems and based on personal experience, gave you some suggestions on eating.
Lily, Tremella and Sydney Soup
Raw materials: Lily, Tremella, Sydney and Lycium barbarum.
Production method: Lily, Tremella, Sydney and Lycium barbarum are put into the pot together, and appropriate amount of rock sugar is added, and the soup is made by low fire and eaten with meals.
Fang Jie: Lily enters the heart and lung meridian, which has the functions of moistening lung, relieving cough, clearing heart and calming nerves; Tremella enters the lung, stomach and kidney meridians, and has the function of nourishing yin and moistening lung; Sydney enters the lung and stomach meridian, which has the functions of promoting fluid production, moistening dryness, clearing away heat and resolving phlegm; Lycium barbarum enters the liver and kidney meridian, which has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidney and benefiting the mind. These four kinds of food materials with the same origin of medicine and food, together with rock sugar, can not only adjust the taste, but also tonify the middle energizer, invigorate the stomach and moisten the lung. Although it is a nourishing recipe for people with hypertension, its overall collocation is moist but not dry, and it is also suitable for most people to eat in the Millennium season.
Note: Lily, Sydney, etc. contain starch and fructose, plus crystal sugar, which belongs to refined sugar. It is not recommended for diabetics to eat this food directly. At the same time, people with high triglycerides and obesity need to adjust the proportion and dosage appropriately. Please use them under the guidance of nutritionists.
Lotus seed, lily and jujube soup
Raw materials: lotus seed, lily, jujube and glutinous rice.
Production method: Lotus seeds, lilies, jujubes and glutinous rice are boiled with water and appropriate amount of rock sugar, and can be eaten after porridge.
Solution: Although there are also lilies and rock candy, the lotus seeds that nourish the heart, kidney and spleen are used in this food-nourishing recipe with lilies, plus jujube that tonifies the spleen and stomach, and glutinous rice that tonifies the middle and spleen, which makes this food-nourishing recipe more inclined to nourish the spleen and stomach. Compared with the above recipe, this recipe is more suitable for people who have experienced bitter summer to recuperate their spleen and stomach.
If you suffer from spleen and stomach discomfort after overeating or eating cold drinks in summer, loss of appetite in autumn, fatigue, lack of diet, etc., you should pay attention to the maintenance of spleen and stomach while replenishing lung qi, so as to lay a good foundation for winter tonic.
Note: Lotus seeds, lilies, glutinous rice, jujube, etc. contain starch and fructose, plus crystal sugar, which belongs to refined sugar. This medicated diet is not suitable for diabetics to eat with meals and can replace some staple foods, but it is best to consult a nutritionist before eating.
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The new version of technical guidelines for influenza vaccination was released.
On September 5th, the Technical Guide for Influenza Vaccination in China (2023-2024) issued by China Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that combined with the recommendation of the World Health Organization on simultaneous vaccination of influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine, and combined with the research progress at home and abroad, it is suggested that people aged 18 and above should be vaccinated with inactivated influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine on both limbs when receiving immunization services at one time; For people under the age of 18, it is suggested that the interval between influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination is still more than 14 days.
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People tend to choose people who are similar to themselves when choosing a spouse.
Xinhua News Agency reported that a new study in the United States recently analyzed the data of millions of couples or heterosexual couples and found that people prefer to choose people who are similar to themselves rather than different. The research results reveal the intangible forces that may shape human relations, which is of enlightenment significance to the research in the field of genetics.
It is found that couples or partners show a particularly high correlation in political, religious attitudes, education level and some IQ indicators. The characteristics related to drug use also show a high correlation. Although the correlation between height and weight, medical condition and personality characteristics is obviously lower, it still maintains a positive correlation.
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The number of patients with "thunderstorm asthma" has increased sharply, and the source has been found.
Recently, there were sudden thunderstorms in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and other places, and the number of allergic asthma patients in many local hospitals increased sharply, mainly manifested as cough, wheezing and shortness of breath, and they were diagnosed as "thunderstorm asthma".
Not only Hohhot, but also some hospitals in Beijing have recently received many patients with "thunderstorm asthma".
The dramatic changes in the weather environment in a short period of time have led to the high concentration of grass pollen, which is considered to be the source of the sudden increase in asthma patients.
Wang Jichun, deputy director of the Pediatrics Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, said that the main allergen in autumn in northern China is grass pollen. Every year from mid-July to the end of September, it is the season with the highest concentration of grass pollen in Hohhot, and it is also the season with high incidence of allergic diseases such as allergic asthma.
"Thunderstorms occur in the case of high pollen concentration. Thunderstorms will turn pollen into smaller particles, which will easily enter people’s respiratory tract and cause allergic asthma." Wang Jichun said.
Many doctors suggest that when the pollen concentration is high, especially when thunderstorms occur, you can wash your nose and face with salt water or clear water if you come back from outside. If allergic rhinitis or asthma has been diagnosed, it is necessary to standardize medication and make regular follow-up visits.
Workers’ Daily Client Le Health No.384
Original title: "Le Health | What should you pay attention to in Bailu Health? Synchronizing with nature is a beautiful way of life.
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