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Traditional Chinese medicine doctors remind that the frost is still in autumn, and health care should focus on preventing dryness, keeping warm, and moisturizing the lungs to prevent colds. You can choose white ingredients such as white fungus and lily in your diet, and pay attention to hydration, daily rest and blood sugar control.
As the saying goes, “When the frost falls, the storm flees and hides.” However, this year the last solar period of autumn coincides with a typhoon, bringing stronger winds and torrential rains than in summer. Zhang Jiabei, director of Taiwan’s Conghua Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, reminded that the focus of frost health care is not to rush to take supplements, but to “moisten the lungs, prevent dryness, and keep warm against cold.” In particular, autumn dryness can easily cause dry cough, itchy skin, and an increase in dandruff. People should adjust their diet and work schedule appropriately to prepare for winter.
There has been a lot of change in the weather in recent times and the difference in morning and evening temperatures has gradually increased. Zhang Jiabei said that according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, autumn corresponds to the lungs. Although winter is approaching, it is still autumn, and health care should focus on nourishing the yin and moistening the lungs. Respiratory illnesses are more common at this time, including allergic rhinitis, colds and flu, and symptoms such as a dry cough and less phlegm may persist in some people after infection. With the dry climate in autumn, the skin is prone to dryness, itching, flaking and even a significant increase in dandruff, which are all autumn dryness phenomena worth paying attention to.
How to eat Frost’s Descent? Zhang Jiabei pointed out that people often have the concept of taking supplements during the solar period, but there is no need to deliberately increase meat or protein intake during Shuangxiang, let alone consume large amounts of supplements. According to the dietary principles of traditional Chinese medicine, you can choose white ingredients that can moisturize the lungs in moderate amounts, such as white fungus, lily, etc., and combine them with a balanced diet to help the body adapt to seasonal changes.
There is a folk custom of “eating persimmons during frost”. Zhang Jiabei reminded that although persimmon is a common fruit in autumn, it contains a certain amount of sugar and is not suitable for everyone to eat in large quantities, especially for people with diabetes and who need to controlblood sugar People who are pregnant should pay more attention to the amount of intake so that blood sugar control is not affected due to excessive intake.
In addition to diet, staying warm is also an important part of frost health. Zhang Jiabei suggested that as the temperature drops, special attention should be paid to keeping the neck, abdomen and feet warm, and room temperature socks should be worn when sleeping to prevent the body from getting cold. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the area around the Dazhui point on the back of the neck is easily affected by wind and cold, so you can use a scarf or clothing to provide proper protection when going outside.
Cold weather doesn’t mean you need to drink less water. Zhang Jiabei pointed out that due to the dry climate in autumn, people sweat less and feel less thirsty, so they neglect water replenishment. Especially if you live in an air-conditioned environment for a long time, you should develop the habit of drinking water regularly to avoid inadequate water intake. In addition, autumn is prone to fatigue and mental depression, commonly known as “autumn fatigue”, and some people even feel depressed. Going to bed early and waking up early, maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding staying up late, and getting moderate exercise are recommended to help maintain physical and mental health.
In terms of acupoint health care, Zhang Jiabei said that if you have nose troubles, you can moderately massage the Yingxiang acupoints on both sides of the nose; If you have gastrointestinal discomfort, you should also pay attention to your diet and keep your stomach warm. However, acupoint massage can only be used as a daily health care supplement and cannot replace disease treatment. The focus of frost health protection is to adjust your lifestyle according to the season, and master the principles of moisturizing the lungs, preventing dryness, keeping warm, and getting enough sleep, so that your body can welcome winter smoothly.
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Because although the frost is close to winter, it is still autumn. The focus is on acclimatization and taking care of the body rather than eating too much meat or supplements. At this time, it is more appropriate to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, keep warm, and protect against cold, so as to avoid increasing the burden on the body.
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Common symptoms include dry cough, less phlegm, dry and itchy skin, scab formation, and a significant increase in dandruff. Some people may also suffer from allergic rhinitis, a persistent cough after a cold or flu, all symptoms that need attention in the dry autumn season.
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You can eat white fungus, lilies and other white foods in small quantities, but pay attention to the portion size of persimmons. People suffering from diabetes or who need to control sugar should be more careful; In daily life, they should replenish water, sleep early and wake up early, and keep their neck, stomach and feet warm.
