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Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners say that frequent colds in autumn and winter are mostly related to a lack of healthy energy. He suggests that you should radically improve your immunity through regular work and rest, acupoint massage, diet and warm-up exercises.
The weather in Taiwan has apparently become colder. Next week, the north-east monsoon will intensify and fronts will hit, which will bring the cold again. Traditional Chinese medicine doctor Jin Hongjun explained that many people suffer from frequent colds in the autumn and winter seasons. Soon after recovery they develop runny nose, cough, sore throat etc. They even get several colds in one winter, which greatly affects work, school work and life. At this time, it is necessary not only to treat the disease, but also to fundamentally improve their physical fitness and improve their health.immunity to disease “Yupingfeng Powder” is often used medicinally to enhance immunity, and people can take yam, astragalus, red dates, black beans and other foods to enhance immunity.
Jin Hongjun pointed out that in the concept of traditional Chinese medicine, a cold is not only a viral infection, but also related to the body’s “healthy qi deficiency”. The cold winter climate and less sunlight, combined with the fact that modern people often stay up late, are stressed and lack exercise, can easily cause people’s health qi function and general immunity to decline. There are three types of poor physical structure: people with weak lung qi will easily catch cold, flu and asthma with the slightest breeze; People with weak spleen and stomach will have weak immune function due to poor absorption function of the spleen and stomach and insufficient production of qi and blood; And people with insufficient kidney qi will stay up late for long periods of time and are prone to fatigue and frequent urination.
To improve immunity, it is recommended that the public press three major acupuncture points. Jin Hongjun pointed out that Hegu point, located at the highest point of the tiger’s mouth muscles, can help expel wind and relieve the surface, enhance resistance and relieve the early symptoms of cold; Yingxiang points, located on both sides of the nose, can improve nasal congestion, reduce allergies and strengthen respiratory protection; And the Zhusanli point, located about four finger widths below the outside of the knee, can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, enhance immunity and strengthen gastrointestinal function. It is recommended that people press these acupoints for 2 to 3 minutes daily for best effects.
As for foods to improve immunity, Jin Hongjun suggested that people can choose yam, astragalus, red dates, wolfberries, black beans, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin, etc., which can help metabolism, nourish qi and blood, recover from fatigue, improve sleep and other functions, which can further improve immunity. In clinical practice, “Yupingfeng Powder” is often used as pharmaceutical treatment, which is composed of Astragalus, Atractylodes, Fangfeng and other medicinal ingredients, which has the effect of replenishing qi and healing the surface. However, it is still recommended to use Chinese medicine prescriptions based on physical judgment by Chinese medical practitioners and should not be taken on its own for long periods of time.
Jin Hongjun pointed out that if you suffer from frequent colds and frequent nasal allergies, it is recommended to do physical conditioning as soon as possible to fundamentally improve the function of lung qi and defense qi, so that the body can maintain a healthy state in the harsh winter. It is recommended that people sleep regularly and go to bed before 11 pm to help collect yang qi. Apart from this, they should do moderate exercise. It is recommended to engage in sports such as brisk walking, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, etc. which can promote qi and blood circulation. Apart from this, attention should also be paid to keeping the neck, stomach and soles of the feet warm.
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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that colds are not only related to viral infections, but also to insufficient healthy qi and decline in the function of defensive qi. If you stay up late, are stressed, and get less exercise, you are more likely to get a runny nose, cough, or sore throat as the weather changes.
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You can press Hegu Point, Yingxiang Point and Xusanli Point. Hegu can help clear away wind and relieve symptoms, Yingxiang can improve nasal congestion and allergies, and Zhusanli can replenish qi, invigorate the spleen and strengthen gastrointestinal function. It is recommended to press for 2 to 3 minutes every day.
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It is advisable to go to bed before 11 pm to gather yang energy. You can do brisk walking, Tai Chi, Baduanjin and other exercises at normal times, and pay attention to keeping your neck, abdomen and soles warm; You can eat yam, astragalus, red dates etc. in appropriate quantity in your diet.
