Solar terms health in winter solstice

The "solstice" from the winter solstice to the Japanese day means the end, which means that the direct sunlight point moves south or north to the head, and the "winter solstice" means that the direct sunlight point moves south to the head. On February 22, 20 14 1 1 entered the winter solstice solar term. On this day, the northern hemisphere has the shortest day time and the longest night time. After the winter of November, most parts of China entered the coldest stage. Let's learn about the health knowledge of solar terms from the winter solstice.

The origin of winter solstice

Winter solstice, commonly known as "Winter Festival" in ancient times, is a grand festival and one of the most important solar terms among the 24 solar terms. In China's concept of Yin and Yang, Yin Qi has the most abundant winter solstice, which is the turning point from Yin to Yang. People believe that although the winter solstice is very cold, spring is not far away. On this day, people in Fujian and Taiwan Province go home to worship their ancestors.

Protect your mouth.

Keratitis, commonly known as "rotten mouth corner", often occurs on one or both sides of the oral mucosa, showing flushing, blistering, chapping, erosion, scabbing, desquamation and so on. It mostly happens in dry and cold winter, so we should pay attention to oral health care. It is best not to use irritating soap when washing your face. After washing your face, apply a layer of skin care oil to your mouth and lips. Don't lick your lips with your tongue at ordinary times. Clean your mouth after eating. Usually eat foods rich in vitamin B2, such as animal liver, lean meat, eggs, milk, carrots and so on.

Prevent snow blindness

Snow blindness refers to the fact that after it snows and clears in winter, snow reflects sunlight to the eyes, and the cornea and conjunctiva of the eyes are easily damaged, causing itching, tingling and congestion of the eyes. We can wear glasses when traveling and skiing in snowy days to prevent snow blindness and reduce the intense stimulation of snow light and sunlight on our eyes.

Abstinence and semen preservation

Do not indulge in sex: we should control sexual intercourse according to our own actual situation, and we should not damage kidney qi because of fornication, fatigue and internal injuries. Strict and regular control of sexual life is an important guarantee for health and longevity;

Nourishing blood and solidifying essence: Sun Simiao, a "medical sage", once put forward that "men should have a clear heart and no desire to nourish essence, while women should be calm and firm to collect qi and blood." This means that men should pay attention to nourishing sperm and women should pay attention to nourishing blood.

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After the beginning of the winter solstice solar term, we should pay special attention to a balanced diet and choose high-calcium foods appropriately; Diet should be light, pay attention to "three more and three less", high protein, vitamins, cellulose, less sugar, less fat and less salt.