In the fast-paced modern life, the rush in the morning often leads us to sacrifice many detailed life rituals. For example, in order to get a few more minutes of sleep, many people choose to hastily wipe their faces, brush their hair a few times, and then rush out of the house. Is this scene a microcosm of your daily life?
However, experts remind us that neglecting our morning combing habits not only affects our personal image, but may also quietly harm our health. Combing hair, this seemingly simple daily behavior, actually contains profound health wisdom.
Comb daily, health accompanies you
A thousand combs, ten thousand combs, delicate hair like silk. “This proverb expresses the benefits of combing hair. Every morning and evening, use a corner comb or wooden comb to gently comb the scalp from front to back and then back to front. This not only removes floating skin and dirt from the scalp, keeping the hair clean and beautiful, but more importantly, it promotes blood circulation in the head and prevents white hair, yellow hair, and hair loss caused by malnutrition. At the same time, it can effectively alleviate head discomfort caused by excessive use of the brain, such as bloating and numbness.
Hair combing and health preservation from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the meridian system of the human body is an important channel that connects the inside and outside, and communicates with the organs. And the head, as a gathering place for numerous meridians, can clear the meridians, harmonize qi and blood through the action of combing hair, thus achieving various effects such as nourishing hair, strengthening brain and intelligence, and awakening vision and spirit. Since ancient times, combing hair has been regarded as a simple and easy method of health preservation. Famous historical figures such as Chao Yuanfang from the Sui Dynasty and Su Dongpo from the Northern Song Dynasty have deeply experienced and discussed the benefits of combing hair.
The special significance of combing hair in spring
With the arrival of spring, all things in nature revive, and the yang energy in the human body also rises. In this vibrant season, combing hair has become an excellent way to adapt to the weather and nourish the body and mind. The “Health Preservation Theory” states: “In the third month of spring, comb your hair one to two hundred times every morning.” Spring combing not only promotes yang energy and promotes stagnation, but also promotes blood and qi circulation, enhances physical fitness, and is an indispensable part of spring health preservation.
Choosing the right comb is crucial
When choosing a comb, it is advisable to avoid using plastic combs that are prone to static electricity and instead choose natural materials such as corner combs or wooden combs. Combs are an ideal choice for combing hair due to their cool, non-toxic, and low static electricity generation characteristics. It not only promotes blood circulation, but also has the effect of cooling blood and detoxifying, which helps alleviate the tension and fatigue of the day. The boxwood comb has been an excellent material for making combs since ancient times. Its tight and greasy wood and unique pharmacological effects can effectively inhibit fungal growth, reduce dandruff, and maintain scalp health.
In short, combing hair in the morning is not just a simple personal care behavior, but also a life art that contains profound health wisdom. Let’s start paying attention to this daily detail from today, and let health and beauty go hand in hand.
