Guyu health care focuses on protecting the liver, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness

The willow catkins have fallen, the cuckoo is crying, and spring is over in the blink of an eye. April 20th is the Grain Rain solar term, the last solar term of spring. The temperature rises and precipitation is heavy. Taking good care of your health during the Grain Rain is important for a smooth transition to summer. Here, the editor will teach you some good ways to maintain your health during Grain Rain.

Guyu means "rain brings forth all kinds of grains" and it is the last solar term in spring. During this season, rainfall increases significantly and the humidity of the air gradually increases. The human body needs to adjust itself internally to adapt to the changes in the external environment. At this time, the human liver is in an extremely vigorous state. To avoid excessive liver nourishment, conditioning should focus on softening the liver. At the same time, we should strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness so that the functions of various parts of the body can be balanced.

Tai Chi to nourish liver qi

During the Grain Rain solar term, the temperature rises rapidly, precipitation increases, and humidity and heat are mixed. In addition to going to bed early and getting up early and keeping calm to nourish the liver, you can choose static yet dynamic exercises such as Tai Chi. Avoid sweating too much during exercise to avoid leakage of yang energy. On weekdays, we should insist on strengthening physical exercise, promote the body's metabolism, increase sweating, use physical methods to eliminate dampness and heat in the body, and achieve a balance with the outside world.

Wear more clothes in the morning and evening to keep warm and prevent colds

During the Grain Rain season, the temperature difference between morning and evening and noon is quite large, and moisture can easily enter the body through exposed parts. The elderly and children should pay special attention to keeping warm. You can adjust the layers of your clothing appropriately and wear one more piece of clothing in the morning and evening. It should be noted that it is not advisable to cover up blindly in spring. 15 degrees Celsius is the critical point of covering up in spring. If the temperature exceeds 15 degrees Celsius, you should take off your clothes, otherwise it will easily induce "spring fire". The heat generated in the body will meet with moisture, which will easily make you sick.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, a humid environment can cause some discomfort to the human body. Chinese medicine experts have prescribed a health prescription for everyone:

Daily life and health

With the arrival of Grain Rain, late spring has arrived, all things are growing vigorously and the weather is getting warmer. The temperature is higher at noon, but still lower in the morning and evening, so you should wear more clothes in the morning and evening, and especially be careful not to be blown by the wind after sweating profusely to prevent colds; people with allergies should also prevent pollen allergies when going out, and prevent the onset of allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, etc. The most important thing in maintaining health during the Grain Rain season is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. At this time, the Yang Qi gradually increases and the Yin Qi gradually disappears. You should go to bed early and get up early, and avoid sweating excessively, in order to regulate the internal organs. In addition, because there is more rain during the Grain Rain season, we must prevent dampness from invading the human body and causing symptoms such as shoulder and neck pain, joint pain, abdominal distension, and loss of appetite.

Spiritual Health

In terms of emotions and exercise, just like the health preservation during the Qingming Festival, keep a happy mood and a broad mind. Listening to music, fishing, spring outings, Tai Chi, walking, etc. can all cultivate your temperament. Don't be sad or anxious, or even get angry when encountering things. While strengthening physical exercise, expand the body's metabolism, increase sweating, and use physical methods to eliminate dampness and heat in the body to achieve a balance with the outside world.

Diet and Health

At this time, the liver qi is dormant, the heart qi is gradually becoming strong, and the spleen qi is also in a strong period. It is a good time to replenish the body, but you cannot replenish it like in winter. You should eat some foods that nourish the liver and kidneys to adapt to the changes of yin and yang and lay the foundation for safely spending the midsummer.