After the arrival of autumn, the weather gradually cools down, and there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening. At this time, the public should pay attention to their daily routines and clothing, with the principle of "early to bed and early to rise" and "keeping warm in spring and cool in autumn".
Autumn Daily Routine
The reason why it is important to go to bed early and wake up early in autumn is because "early to bed" can regulate the yang energy in the body, and "early to rise" allows the lung qi to expand and prevents excessive contraction. Getting up early in autumn can also reduce the chance of blood clot formation, which is meaningful for preventing ischemic diseases such as cerebral thrombosis. Generally, it is more suitable to sleep around 9 to 10 pm and wake up around 5 to 6 am in autumn.
Preventing Autumn Chill
"Autumn chill" should not be simply understood as "not wearing clothes when it gets cold". In early autumn, the heat of summer has not completely dissipated and cool winds have arrived. When the weather suddenly becomes cold, it is necessary to add clothing appropriately. Otherwise, it not only fails to prevent diseases but may also invite troubles. "Appropriate increase in clothing" means feeling slightly cool but not cold, rather than wearing warm and tightly wrapped clothes. Another meaning of "autumn chill" is that in late autumn, the time to add clothing can be delayed appropriately, but within one's own tolerance. In our country, there is a traditional saying that "keeping warm in spring and cool in autumn prevents miscellaneous diseases." Therefore, dressing in autumn should also follow the need for "yin fluid accumulation and yang energy contraction", and it is appropriate to experience a little bit of chill.
