Dryness in autumn not only makes people uncomfortable, but also can cause certain diseases to recur or worsen. Therefore, preventing dryness in autumn is particularly important. There are several common preventive methods:
Drink enough water
After entering autumn, it is important to ensure an adequate intake of water daily. Eat more fruits and vegetables with moisturizing effects, such as pears, apples, pomegranates, sugarcane, grapes, spinach, and lotus roots. After bathing, remember to apply moisturizer to lock in the skin's moisture and reduce the skin's reaction to external irritants.
Speak less
Talking too much can harm the body, especially the lung and heart qi. Therefore, speaking less is also a good way to maintain health. If you are in sales and cannot avoid talking, you can supplement qi by brewing 10 grams each of American ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus, and drinking it as tea once a day.
Pay attention to temperature
After the beginning of autumn, the weather changes significantly, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night. It is important to adjust clothing in a timely manner, pay attention to temperature, maintain a regular daily routine, ensure indoor air circulation, and prevent colds. It is also important to ensure sufficient sleep every day and follow the natural law of "yin increasing and yang decreasing" in autumn by going to bed and getting up early.
Eat less spicy and fried foods
Foods and condiments such as star anise, fennel, garlic, onions, and ginger, as well as fried foods such as fried chicken legs and fried quails, should be eaten less in autumn. Otherwise, they will contribute to dryness and further worsen autumn dryness. It is recommended to eat more acidic foods in autumn, which refers to fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. In addition, it is also not advisable to consume too many raw and cold foods to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach.
Maintain stable emotions and exercise regularly
Dryness is more evident in autumn, so it is important to maintain stable emotions and balance the body and mind. In addition, regular exercise is necessary. However, due to the lower temperatures in the morning and evening, it is important to pay attention to weather changes. Indoor activities such as practicing Tai Chi and yoga can also be considered.
