Autumn is a strong season for health preservation. As the temperature gradually drops and the air becomes dry, the human body’s metabolism also enters a period of adjustment. Here are some tips for autumn health preservation, hoping to add points to your health:
Moisturizing the lungs and preventing dryness: In autumn, dryness can easily damage lung fluid, so moistening the lungs and preventing dryness is the primary task. You can eat more foods that have the effects of moistening the lungs, generating fluids, nourishing yin and clearing dryness, such as lilies, Tremella fuciformis, lotus seeds, pears, sugarcane, water chestnuts, honey, sesame seeds, etc. At the same time, pay attention to keeping the indoor air moist. You can use a humidifier or place some green plants to increase indoor humidity.
Nourishing Yin and Moisturizing dryness: Autumn is also a good time to nourish Yin. Due to the consumption in summer, the human body is prone to symptoms of yin deficiency and excessive fire in autumn, such as dry mouth and tongue, dry skin, constipation, etc. Therefore, more yin nourishing and dry foods should be eaten, such as duck meat, turtle, sea cucumber, bird’s nest, ass hide glue, etc., to supplement the yin fluid in the body and alleviate the autumn dryness.
Nourishing the spleen and stomach: Autumn is a time when spleen and stomach function is relatively weak, so it is also important to nourish the spleen and stomach. You can eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as yam, beans, red dates, lotus seeds, and water chestnuts. At the same time, avoiding overeating and maintaining a regular diet can help restore and enhance spleen and stomach function.
Moderate exercise: Autumn has a pleasant climate and is a good season for exercise. Moderate exercise can promote blood circulation, enhance the body’s immunity, and prevent diseases such as colds. It is recommended to choose some relaxed and enjoyable exercise methods, such as walking, jogging, Tai Chi, yoga, etc., to avoid excessive and intense exercise that may cause physical injuries.
Adjusting emotions: In autumn, all things wither, which can easily trigger people’s sad autumn emotions. Therefore, regulating emotions is also an important aspect of autumn health preservation. You can relax and relieve stress by listening to music, reading, traveling, and other methods. Meanwhile, maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude is beneficial for physical and mental health.
Keeping warm and cold: Although the temperature gradually decreases in autumn, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, which can easily lead to diseases such as colds. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to keeping warm and cold, add clothing in a timely manner, and avoid getting cold. Especially the elderly, children, and those with weaker physical conditions should pay more attention to keeping warm.
Adequate sleep: Adequate sleep time should be ensured in autumn to help the body recover and enhance immunity. It is recommended to maintain 7-8 hours of sleep every night and try to maintain a regular sleep schedule. Meanwhile, paying attention to a comfortable and quiet sleeping environment can help improve sleep quality.
In short, autumn health preservation requires comprehensive consideration of multiple aspects, including diet, exercise, emotional regulation, etc. Only by taking comprehensive care of the body can we maintain a healthy state and welcome the arrival of winter.
