1. Start your day with wolfberry and black sesame porridge
Drinking a bowl of wolfberry and black sesame porridge for breakfast is good for your eyes and overall health. You can cook the porridge by combining 5 grams of wolfberries, 30 grams of black sesame seeds, 5 red dates, and 50 grams of rice. Wolfberries, also known as goji berries, can improve vision and treat symptoms of dizziness and blurry vision caused by insufficient blood supply to the eyes. Black sesame seeds are also effective in treating blood deficiency-related symptoms. Red dates can nourish the blood and eyes. Drinking this porridge regularly can alleviate eye fatigue and improve overall health.
2. Do finger exercises during breaks
Doing finger exercises during breaks can boost your immune system. According to Chinese medicine, each finger corresponds to different organs in the body, such as the lungs, large intestine, pericardium, triple burner, heart, and small intestine. By exercising your fingers, you can promote the flow of energy through the meridians, increase blood flow to the brain, and enhance your immune system. You can do finger exercises once a day, in any way that allows for full movement of the fingers.
3. Drink a glass of honey water
Drinking a glass of honey water in the morning can promote metabolism. Honey is beneficial for women as it promotes normal gastric acid secretion and enhances intestinal movement, helping to eliminate waste from the body.
4. Have a virtual tennis match
Health experts recommend exercising in the morning. If you don't want to go out, you can still exercise at home and have fun. You can turn on your TV and use motion-sensing technology to control a character in a virtual tennis game. It feels realistic and you'll break a sweat. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight during the noon hours when the yang energy is at its peak, as it can lead to overheating and harm the body.
5. Enjoy a ginseng afternoon tea
Have a "ginseng stewed lotus seed" afternoon tea to nourish your spleen. While lotus seeds may not be the most potent in terms of nourishing the spleen and stomach, they have a long-lasting effect. By regularly consuming ginseng, which has a cooling nature and does not cause excessive heat, you can gradually strengthen your spleen and stomach and improve digestion and absorption. You can soak a small amount of lotus seeds and ginseng slices in a small bowl after waking up, steam them after 2 hours, and consume them as an afternoon tea.
6. Take a 30-minute nap
Taking a 30-minute nap is beneficial for nourishing the yang energy. According to Chinese medicine, the yang energy is strongest at noon while the yin energy is weaker. Taking a nap during this time helps to balance the energy and nourish the yang. It is recommended for people who stay at home to take a nap for half an hour after lunch to aid digestion and allow the brain to fully recover.
7. Massage your abdomen clockwise
People who exercise less often tend to have a stiff abdomen and lower internal organ temperature, which can lead to low blood pressure, weakened metabolism, and declining organ function. Massaging the abdomen can effectively raise the abdominal temperature and promote the movement of internal organs. Place your palms on your abdomen and massage in a clockwise direction, starting from the navel, until you feel a noticeable increase in abdominal temperature. At night, when the yin energy is strongest and the yang energy is weaker, it is important to focus on nourishing the yin and strengthening the yang to promote overall health.
8. Enjoy a foot soak at home
You can do foot soaks throughout the year, but the water temperature should be slightly lower in spring and summer. In the evening, soak your feet in water with some mint, red lotus flowers, and lingzhi mushrooms. The cooling effect of the mint can help regulate the meridians and improve your disease prevention and treatment index.
9. Have a fruit juice for a late-night snack
Having a healthy late-night snack is important for preventing premature aging. If you stay up late, instead of buying yogurt, you can prepare healthy fruit juices. Here are 5 recommended combinations for refreshing and beautifying the skin: apple + carrot + spinach + celery, banana + papaya + yogurt, kiwi + orange + lemon, grapefruit + grape, cucumber + soy milk + mint.
10. Practice diaphragmatic breathing before sleeping
Practicing diaphragmatic breathing before sleeping can strengthen your heart and lungs. Diaphragmatic breathing involves the movement of the diaphragm, which can lead to deeper and longer breaths. This type of breathing can massage the internal organs and effectively eliminate excess abdominal fat. It is best to practice diaphragmatic breathing while lying down or sitting, with your right hand on your abdomen and your left hand on your chest. When inhaling, expand your abdomen as much as possible, and when exhaling, contract your abdomen. Regular practice will make diaphragmatic breathing a habit, enhancing heart and lung function and improving metabolism.
The above are 10 secrets for a healthy lifestyle for homebodies. It is important to approach homebody wellness with the right methods. By following the methods mentioned above, homebodies can also maintain a healthy body.
