After the beginning of spring, the Yang energy rises and the accumulated internal heat in the body's organs begins to manifest, leading to a strong liver fire and symptoms such as mouth ulcers, sore throat, constipation, and pigmentation. In addition, with the warming of the spring weather, the body loses a large amount of moisture and the weather is unpredictable, making diet and health maintenance very important.
【Light and Clear Diet - Relieve Spring Fire】
In spring, people are prone to get overheated, with symptoms such as yellow tongue coating and bitter taste in the mouth. Therefore, the diet should be light and avoid oily, cold, and spicy foods. People with obvious symptoms of excessive internal heat can eat some foods that clear heat, such as mung bean soup, honeysuckle tea, chrysanthemum tea, and lotus seed soaked in water.
【Yellow and Green Vegetables - Prevent Spring Drowsiness】
"Spring drowsiness" makes people feel tired and mentally sluggish. It is advisable to eat more red, yellow, and dark green vegetables, such as carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, green peppers, and celery, which are beneficial for restoring energy and eliminating spring drowsiness.
【Selective Foods - Reduce the Risk of Diseases】
After the temperature gradually rises in spring, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms begin to proliferate and become more active, making it easy to invade the human body and cause diseases. Therefore, it is important to consume sufficient vitamins and minerals in the diet.
Watercress, Chinese kale, broccoli, and other fresh vegetables, as well as citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, are rich in vitamin C and have anti-viral effects. Carrots, spinach, and other yellow and green vegetables are rich in vitamin A, which helps protect and enhance the function of the upper respiratory tract mucosa. The diet should be light, and avoid excessive consumption of dry and spicy foods. At the same time, because the Yang energy is prone to damage Yin at this time, it is important to focus on nourishing Yin, and foods such as lily, yam, lotus seeds, and goji berries can be chosen.
【Gastrointestinal Diseases - Be Cautious】
Diseases such as stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers are prone to flare up in spring. In terms of diet, avoid consuming meat soups, chicken soups, fish soups, animal organs, and spicy condiments that are rich in creatine and purine alkaloids. These foods have a strong stimulating effect on gastric acid secretion or can produce gas and increase the burden on the stomach and intestines.
【Phlegm Reduction and Lung Nourishment - Stay Healthy】
Chronic bronchitis and bronchitis are also prone to flare up in spring. It is advisable to eat foods that can reduce phlegm, invigorate the spleen, nourish the kidneys, and nourish the lungs, such as loquat, oranges, pears, walnuts, and honey, which can help alleviate the symptoms.
【Healthy Routines - Follow Nature】
In terms of daily routines, people should follow the laws of nature and go to bed and wake up early. In terms of mental health, one should avoid anger and depression, maintain an open mind, and keep a positive mental state.
【Spring Health - Stick to "Spring Wrapping"】
After the beginning of spring, the weather is often unpredictable, and one should be careful of the "spring cold" invasion. This is especially true for those who are physically weak, as getting a cold and having a fever is common. Experts suggest that in order to kill bacteria and prevent cold, one can increase the consumption of garlic, onions, celery, and other "pungent" foods in their diet, which can be beneficial for preventing respiratory tract infections such as typhoid fever and colds that are common in spring.
【Tea Drinks for Regulation - Drive Away Cold】
After the beginning of spring, it is still relatively dry. Drinking flower tea can help dispel the cold accumulated in the body during winter. Each type of flower or herb has its own nature, taste, and efficacy. If used properly, flower and herb teas can indeed have certain health benefits. However, adjustments should be made based on one's own physical condition, and excessive consumption can also cause discomfort. Flowers and herbs with warm nature include plum blossoms, jasmine flowers, roses, roses, and saffron; flowers and herbs with cold nature include summer cypress, honeysuckle flowers, chrysanthemums, and locust flowers; flowers and herbs with neutral nature include mimosa flowers, corn silk, hibiscus flowers, and lavender.
Each type of flower and herb tea has special effects, so when choosing, one should understand their own physical condition. For example, people with a hot constitution should choose flowers and herbs with cold nature, while those with a weak and cold constitution should use flowers and herbs with warm nature. Caution should also be exercised when consuming flower and herb teas while taking medications.
