Health Preservation and Moxibustion during the Beginning of Spring Season

During the beginning of spring, health preservation can be combined with moxibustion to regulate yang energy, which helps to follow natural laws and enhance physical fitness. Lichun is the first of the twenty-four solar terms, during which the body's yang qi begins to rise. By moxibustion at acupoints such as Guanyuan and Zusanli, the meridians can be warmed and unblocked. Combined with adjustments to diet and daily life, disease prevention and health care can be achieved.

1. Moxibustion for Rising Yang

Lichun moxibustion mainly focuses on the Du Mai and Foot Sun Bladder Meridian, and it is recommended to moxibustion Guanyuan and Dazhui acupoints. Guanyuan acupoint is located three inches below the navel, where vital energy is stored. Moxibustion of this acupoint can tonify kidney yang; The Dazhui acupoint is located under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, and moxibustion can invigorate the body's yang energy. Use moxa sticks to suspend moxibustion on each acupoint for 10-15 minutes, with a slight redness of the skin. Use with caution for those with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

2. Dietary regulation of liver

In spring, corresponding to the liver, it is advisable to eat substances that are derived from Xin Gan. You can eat chives stir fried with shrimp in moderation. Leeks are warm in nature and spicy in taste, which helps to relieve liver qi; With medlar and yam Congee, medlar nourishes the liver and yin, and yam strengthens the spleen, in line with the principle of "reducing acid and increasing sugar" in spring. Avoid excessive consumption of greasy and sour foods to prevent hindering the development of yang energy.

Thirdly, have a smooth daily routine

After the beginning of spring, it is recommended to go to bed early and wake up early. It is recommended to wake up before and after sunrise, wear loose clothing, and take a walk in the courtyard to relax the body. You can take a 30 minute nap at noon to nourish your yang, but it is not advisable to lie down for a long time and get angry. Pay attention to preventing wind and keeping warm, especially protecting the Fengchi acupoint on the neck and the Mingmen acupoint on the waist and back, to avoid the invasion of late spring cold.

Fourth, Emotional Relief

Spring emotional regulation focuses on "generating emotions", which can be achieved by practicing the Eight Section Brocade "Three Jiao" style of "supporting the heavenly principles with both hands" to relieve qi, or by kowtowing and swallowing saliva 36 times in the morning. When experiencing emotional depression, massage the Taichong acupoint with deep breathing. This acupoint is the original liver meridian acupoint, which helps to relieve the stagnation of qi.

Fifth, Exercise Guidance

recommends practicing the "Wild Horse Splitting Mane" style of Tai Chi in the morning, with movements that are gentle and stretching like spring grass breaking through the soil. Or perform the "Deer Play" in the Five Animal Play, imitating the movement of a deer stretching its neck to stretch its liver and gallbladder meridians. The appropriate intensity of exercise is slight sweating to avoid excessive sweating that can damage yang energy. It should be done 3-5 times a week.

For spring health preservation, attention should be paid to combining cold prevention and moderate exercise. It is not advisable to eat raw and cold food within 2 hours before and after moxibustion. If symptoms such as mouth and tongue sores, insomnia, and restlessness occur, moxibustion should be suspended and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners should be consulted. Drinking chrysanthemum wolfberry tea in daily life can clear the liver and improve vision. Soaking feet in water boiled with mugwort leaves can promote blood circulation and maintain a regular schedule to help promote the orderly development of yang energy.