8 parts of the body most afraid of cold

There are 8 parts of the human body that are most afraid of cold, so it is particularly important to keep them warm and protect them. As long as the method is correct, you can spend a warm winter.

Feet

The feet are the part of the body that is most sensitive to cold, and "if the feet are cold, the whole body is cold." The meridians of the kidneys, spleen and stomach all originate in the feet, but because the feet are farthest from the heart, the blood has the longest "distance" to flow and the blood supply is often insufficient. If your own heat energy is not enough, you need to seek help from "external assistance". The best way is to soak your feet in hot water every day to promote blood circulation throughout the body and warm up your whole body. Soak your feet for 20 minutes each time, with the best water temperature being around 42°C. At the same time, you can massage the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot to regulate the internal organs and relax the meridians. It is best for shoes and socks to be warm, breathable and have good moisture absorption.

waist

The second part of the body that is afraid of cold is the waist. It is the organ of the kidneys. The kidneys like warmth and hate cold. Once they feel cold, they will immediately "get upset". Men will suffer from sore waist and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation. Women are prone to menstrual disorders and dysmenorrhea. Therefore, both men and women must wear medium-length outerwear when the weather is cold and avoid exposing the waist. You can rub your waist with both hands at ordinary times: after rubbing your hands together until they are warm, press them tightly on the waist point (located in the depression 3.5 inches away from the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra), once in the morning and once in the evening, do it 50 to 100 times each time, which can warm the kidney yang and promote the flow of qi and blood.

head

The head is the master of the body, where all yang meet and all meridians are connected. Once invaded by cold evil, it is easy to cause colds, rhinitis, headaches, toothaches, trigeminal neuralgia, etc. The head is also the worst at retaining heat. The study found that for people who are stationary and not wearing a hat, when the temperature is 15℃, the heat lost through the head accounts for 30% of the total body heat, and when the temperature is 4℃, it accounts for 60%. Therefore, the colder the weather is, the more you need to keep your head warm. When going out in winter, you must wear a hat, preferably one that covers your forehead. Do not take off your hat immediately after your head sweats. Go indoors to slowly let the sweat dry and avoid direct exposure to cold wind. In addition, combing your hair more than a hundred times every morning will make your scalp slightly warm, which is beneficial to the smooth flow of qi and blood in the head meridians, promotes the rising of all yang, and keeps qi and blood flowing.

neck

The neck is the "fortress" of the human body. It supports the head above and connects to the torso below. It is also the throat and the only way for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. This makes its "body" particularly delicate. Once it catches cold, cervical spondylosis, pharyngitis, and cerebrovascular diseases will follow. It is best to wear stand-up collar clothes in winter, especially for the elderly. Be sure to wear a scarf when going out, which is good for preventing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

lap

Cold knees can cause local muscle and blood vessel contraction in the joint, causing joint pain. The key to protecting the knee joints is to keep warm, wear knee pads, or choose woolen pants with thickened knees, and be careful not to exercise excessively. Except in winter, the knee joints should not be exposed to cold or moisture on rainy and snowy days or in air-conditioned rooms in summer.

ear

The ears are small in size and have a large area in contact with the air, so heat can be dissipated easily. In addition, the ear skin is thin and the auricle lacks the protection of subcutaneous fat, making it very easy to get frostbite. Therefore, when going out, you must "dress" them in warm outerwear, wear earmuffs, or cover their ears with a wide hat or scarf. When you come into a warm room from outdoors, you can quickly rub your ears with your hands to warm them up quickly. Massage and rub your earlobes every morning, noon and evening, for about 5 to 10 minutes each time.

nose

The nose is often exposed. If the nasal mucosa comes into contact with cold air, mucus secretion will decrease, the capillaries will become brittle, and the "screen" function of the nose will become worse, causing pathogens to enter the lungs and increase the chance of respiratory infection. Wear a cotton mask when going out, but it is best not to cover it with a scarf to prevent bacteria or fabric fibers on it from entering the nasal cavity. When the weather is cold, you can massage the wings of your nose every day. After rubbing the outer sides of your thumbs together to warm them up, massage up and down along the bridge of your nose and wings of your nose 30 times. Do this once before getting up in the morning and before going to bed at night to enhance blood circulation in the nose and improve cold resistance.

Back

The back is the yang among yangs. If you neglect to keep your back warm, it will be easy to be invaded by wind and cold evils, which will deplete the body's yang and lead to a decline in immune function. It is best to wear a cotton vest or wool vest in winter. When the weather is good, don’t forget to give your back a “sunbath”. The heat flow will make your whole body comfortable.

In addition, winter outerwear should be windproof, and woolen or leather clothing can be chosen; underwear should be soft, moisture-absorbent, and breathable to help keep warm and dry; areas prone to frostbite, such as hands, ears, and noses, should be moved or massaged regularly.