Post Date December, 02 2023
The weather is getting colder and colder, and many people are shivering with cold. As soon as they go out, their noses run, which can easily cause colds. "Cold dominates stagnation, which can cause peripheral blood vessels to contract, leading to a decrease in local resistance and the onset of disease.". To resist severe cold and prevent colds, it is best to start with the details of life.
deep breathing. When the cold wind blows in the face, many people subconsciously curl up their bodies. "But the cold evil often means that the more you hide, the more it chases you. You can try to take deep breaths step by step, allowing the body to slowly adapt to the environment.". The method is to lift your hands to the front of your abdomen, take a deep breath through your nose, and expand your arms slightly outward. It should be noted that when the air quality is poor, do not breathe deeply; It is best for people who are old, weak, and suffering from respiratory diseases to stay indoors in cold weather.
Rub the back neck. If you return from a trip with a cold, stuffy nose, and cough, it may mean that the wind chill has invaded your body. At this point, it is advisable to rub the "Dazhui acupoint". This acupoint is located on the meridian line of the human body, where the Yin and Yang meridians intersect. It is located just below the most prominent bone behind the neck when you lower your head and touch it. You can repeatedly rub the skin with the palm of your hand until it becomes hot and red; Or use your index and middle fingers to vigorously rub Dazhui acupoint for about 15 minutes; When taking a bath, you can also consciously flush your back neck with hot water.
Wipe with scallion white. Scallion and ginger are good "medicinal herbs" that are pungent and warm. They can clear the yang, relieve the external heat, drive out cold, and eliminate discomfort caused by cold. If you feel unwell due to cold, take a suitable amount of lotus beard, scallion, ginger, brown sugar, and decoct it in water; Or fry 5 roots of scallion and 10 grams of light bean drum in water. After mashing an appropriate amount of scallion white and ginger, wrap them with gauze, and wipe the front chest, back, palms, armpits, elbow sockets, and instep. The effect is also good.
Strong nasal cavity. The evil of wind and cold often invades the lung through the fur and nasopharynx. Therefore, "strong nose" is an important lesson in cold prevention. You can massage your nose 1-2 times a day: first use your index finger and thumb to massage the Yingxiang acupoints on both sides of your nose for 20-30 times, then gently massage the tip and wings of your nose with a hot palm. 10 times in both directions. You can also insist on washing your face and nasal cavity with cold water every morning or evening, which not only helps to remove hidden dirt and bacteria, but also enhances the adaptability of the entire upper respiratory tract of the nostrils to external cold air.
Smoked vinegar. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, vinegar has the effect of "dissipating carbuncle, dispersing water vapor, and killing pathogenic toxins", and there are records of fumigating vinegar to prevent colds. In dry and cold conditions, the nasal mucosa becomes dry and atrophic, and the defense function decreases. Fumigate indoors with vinegar once a day in the morning and evening for 20 minutes each time to improve respiratory defense functions. Of course, patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis who are sensitive to odors such as vinegar should use this method with caution.
Supplement heat. In winter, when yin qi is abundant and yang is declining, proper toning at this time can protect the body's yang qi. Therefore, diet can moderately increase calories, improving the body's ability to prevent cold and disease. Beef, mutton, etc. are warm in nature but not dry, and have the effects of warming the body, nourishing qi, and activating blood circulation. They are suitable for consumption in cold weather; Tomatoes, sweet potatoes, Chinese cabbage, potatoes, radishes, hawthorn, apples, and other fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and antioxidant ingredients, as well as the effects of clearing internal heat and removing plague toxins. If you have a cold, you should focus on light, warm water and less nourishing food to avoid lingering colds.
In addition, it is easy to catch a cold in winter, and it is necessary to cultivate good living habits, such as washing hands as usual, and paying attention to opening windows for ventilation; Don't pick your nostrils or pluck your hair; Commonly used salt water gargling; Do not undress immediately when sweating; Avoid excessive fatigue, etc.
