4 things to do before and after Qingming Festival! Missing these 15 days will make it difficult to regain good physical fitness for the whole year

" Why do you still feel tired despite going to bed early and getting up early? " Recently, the backend has received many similar messages. Actually, one should also pay attention to health preservation; Time of day "; The 15 days before and after Qingming Festival are the golden period for regulating physical fitness!

The ancients called Qingming Festival "; Outing Festival "; Not only because of the need to sweep tombs and worship ancestors, but also because at this moment, the yang energy of heaven and earth rises, and all things revive. After a winter of hibernation, the human body also needs to conform to the laws of nature; Restart "; System. Modern medical research has also found that the metabolic rate of the human body increases by about 23% in spring, and at this time, the adjustment is twice as effective. Why is the period before and after Qingming Festival a critical period for health preservation?

1. Climate characteristics determine the conditioning effect

During the Qingming Festival, rainfall increases and air humidity increases. This kind of '; Warm and moist "; The climate is most conducive to detoxification, with skin pores and respiratory tract in a relatively open state, making it easier to eliminate toxins.

2. The biological clock enters the adjustment period.

The human biological clock will automatically adjust with the length of day and night. After the vernal equinox, the sunshine duration significantly increases and the secretion of melatonin decreases, which is the best time to adjust one's daily routine.

3. The organ function enters an active period

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring corresponds to the liver. At this time, the liver qi is strong, which is a good time to soothe the liver and regulate qi. Modern medicine has also confirmed that the detoxification efficiency of the liver increases by 30% in spring.

2. Four essential things to do for Qingming health preservation

1. Give your stomach and intestines a second time; Great Cleaning ";

After winter Seasonal tonics have caused a lot of accumulation in the digestive system for many people; Garbage;. It is recommended to boil fresh wild vegetables such as shepherd's purse and dandelion in water to drink, as their bitter taste can stimulate the secretion of digestive juices.

Specific method: Take 50 grams of fresh and tender shepherd's purse, add 500 milliliters of water to boil, then turn to low heat for 10 minutes. Drink 200 milliliters after meals every day for 7 consecutive days. Pay attention to those with weak and cold constitution, and add two slices of ginger.

2. Must be Completed; Sunbathing "; Don't underestimate the sunshine of spring! At this time, the UV intensity is moderate, and 10-15 minutes of sunbathing per day can promote vitamin D synthesis and increase calcium absorption rate. The best time slot is 9-10am or 3-4pm.

Special reminder: Do not expose yourself to sunlight through glass, as the UV transmittance is less than 50%. It is recommended to use balconies or green spaces in residential areas to allow direct sunlight to shine on the face and arms.

3. Adjust the golden window for sleep

As the sunlight increases, it is recommended to gradually start falling asleep earlier. Starting from Qingming Festival, go to bed 5 minutes earlier than the previous day every day, and after two weeks, you can develop the habit of going to bed early. Waking up before 7am is most effective.

Scientific basis: When the human body enters deep sleep from 1-3 am, the secretion of growth hormone is three times higher than usual, which is crucial for cell repair.

4. Essential; Liver Soothing Exercise;

• Morning Beating of the Gallbladder Meridian: Use a hollow palm to pat from the outer side of the buttocks along the outer side of the thigh to the knee, 50 times on each side

• Evening Kite Flying: When flying a kite, you need to lift your head and turn your neck, which can stretch the liver meridian [SEP]. 3. Pay attention to these details=White conditioning

1. Avoid eating foods

During the clear season, eat less lamb, chives and other foods, which can easily cause old diseases. Suggest eating more seasonal vegetables such as Chinese toon and spring bamboo shoots.

2. Avoid excessive sweating

Exercise with slight sweating, as excessive sweating can actually deplete yang energy. Fast walking and eight dan brocade are both good choices.

3. Avoid emotional excitement

In spring, liver fire tends to be strong, and one should learn to regulate emotions. When encountering troubles, try taking 10 deep breaths before dealing with them. 4. Avoid staying up late and partying. 11pm to 3am is the time for liver and gallbladder detoxification. If you don't sleep at this time, you will feel particularly tired the next day.

Recently, it has been found in outpatient clinics that many young people are experiencing symptoms such as; Spring drowsiness and autumn weariness; It is actually a warning of physical imbalance. Seizing the 15 days of Qingming Festival is like putting on a 'body'; Accelerator ";. Starting today, complete these 4 tasks every day, and in half a month, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that your skin will become brighter, your bowel movements will be smoother, and even waking up will become easier! Take advantage of the spring scenery and act quickly~

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