With the recent widespread rainfall, many readers who were originally physically strong in the scorching summer have felt a slight decline in their physical condition in recent days. Experts remind that after the continuous autumn rain, it is necessary to focus on preventing the “three virtual” problems to ensure health.
The first priority is to prevent “neck weakness” and pay attention to avoiding wind in the back of the head
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that wind pathogens are the source of all diseases, especially in late summer and early autumn when cool winds carry more moisture. If they invade the human body, they often cause symptoms such as fever, sweating, headache, and nasal congestion. It is worth noting that even if we pay attention to windproof and warmth in our daily lives, we often fall victim to neglecting the protection of the back of the head area. There are two key acupoints, Fengfu and Fengchi, hidden in the back of the head. They are located about one finger wide directly above the hairline, and are extremely fragile. The invasion of wind pathogens can cause headaches, chills, sore throat, and even neck stiffness, and in severe cases, even trigger a stroke. Therefore, regularly massaging these acupoints can effectively enhance the resistance of the back of the brain to wind pathogens and prevent related diseases.
Secondly, to prevent “nasal weakness”, rubbing the nose with cold water in the morning can help promote health
When the autumn rain stops and the clear sky reappears, the cool and dry feeling in the air is particularly obvious, which is undoubtedly a major challenge for patients with allergic rhinitis and those with weak nasal immunity. Rhinitis attacks, nasal congestion, poor breathing, and autumn fatigue often make people feel lethargic. A simple way to deal with this is to use the principle of “using cold to cool down” and gently rub your nose with cold water every morning or before going out. This method aims to enhance the immune function of the nasal mucosa, improve blood circulation, and alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as nasal congestion and sneezing by stimulating with cold water.
Finally, to prevent “waist weakness”, rub your hands against your waist to warm up your kidney yang
The cold and dampness brought by autumn rain can easily induce cold and dampness related back pain in middle-aged and elderly people; For women, catching a cold in the waist may also lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, affecting reproductive system health. Therefore, a simple and effective health method is recommended – rubbing your waist with both hands. Rub your hands together until they heat up, then press them tightly against both sides of your waist (especially the lower back area where your kidneys are located), gently rub until you reach the coccyx, repeat 50 to 100 times, once in the morning and once in the evening. This method helps to unblock the meridians, strengthen the waist and spine, warm the kidney yang, promote the circulation of qi and blood, and is a good remedy for warming the waist and protecting the kidneys in autumn.
