Four-season nourishment, winter is the best
As the saying goes, "Nourish in winter, fight the tiger in spring." In winter, the natural world presents a scene of yin flourishing and yang declining, withering of plants, and everything in hibernation. The metabolism of the human body slows down, and physiological functions are suppressed and contracted. The essence and energy of the body are stored inward. At this time, if appropriate medicines are used for nourishment, they are most easily absorbed and stored. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine states that "deficiency should be nourished, and excess should be purged." In the four seasons of the year, the kidney meridian is most active in winter, and most of the physical weakness is caused by kidney deficiency. Therefore, nourishing with warm foods or medicines in winter can have a multiplier effect.
Winter nourishment, the best during the period of "Sanjiu"
There is a saying in folk that "One winter's nourishment in Sanjiu, no illness or pain in the coming year." Traditional Chinese medicine holds the view that "the yang energy begins to grow on the winter solstice." The winter solstice is the dividing line of climate change in the winter. It belongs to the most yin period, with the most severe coldness. Combined with freezing and snowing, and the chilling wind, it is easy to damage the yang energy of the human body, making the yin cold more intense and the yang energy weaker. This leads to a decrease in the body's resistance to diseases, and old illnesses are most likely to recur and worsen. Nourishing during this time can support and strengthen the body, and cultivate vitality in hibernation.
Common nourishing medicines in winter include deer antler, cinnamon, longan, and polygonum multiflorum. It is best to select them based on the guidance of a doctor.
