"Spring cover-up" is not just about wearing more clothes! If you cover these parts well, diseases will not come to you.

As the saying goes, "cover up in spring and keep cool in autumn"

How should we “cover” in spring?

Why should we “cover up in spring” in diet?

Where should we protect?

How long do we have to keep it hidden?

Let’s look down

1Why do we need to “cover up in spring ” ?

From the perspective of TCM health preservation, "Spring is for growth, Summer is for growth, Autumn is for harvest, and Winter is for storage." "Covering up in spring" conforms to the need for the growth of Yang energy in spring and can better protect the body's Yang energy.

From the perspective of temperature, in early spring, the temperature is warm and cold, and the temperature changes greatly. If you take off your thick clothes too early, you may catch a cold and induce illness.

The purpose of "spring covering" is to protect the body's yang energy, so in addition to clothing, "spring covering" in diet is also very important.

In spring, it is suitable to eat some spicy and warming foods, such as fermented black beans, leeks, onions, coriander, etc.

You should eat less raw and cold food. In early spring, you should drink mild tea, such as black tea and dark tea, to avoid damaging the yang energy of the spleen and stomach.

2 How to “cover” in “spring”

The degree of "covering" should be appropriate so that you feel warm but not sweating.

If you don't feel dryness in your throat and tongue and your body doesn't sweat when you're "covering up", you don't have to rush to take off your clothes even if the temperature is a little high.

If you feel that your body is sweating after “covering up”, you should change your clothes early, otherwise you will be more likely to catch a cold due to the sweating caused by “covering up”.

3. "Spring Cover " should cover these three places

"Cover up in spring*" is not simply "wear more clothes", the position of "cover up" is also important.

Neck

The neck has Fengchi and Fengfu points, which are prone to stroke. Protecting the neck can prevent wind evil from invading. It is recommended to wear a scarf or hat according to the temperature.

abdomen

The main thing is to "cover" the navel, which is also called the Shenque point. Warming this area can stimulate the yang energy of the spleen and stomach. Especially for those who are afraid of cold in the stomach and prone to diarrhea, special attention should be paid to keeping the navel warm.

Knee and foot

It is said that "the cold starts from the feet", so keeping the knees and feet warm is particularly important. When dressing in spring, you can follow the principle of "thick on the bottom and thin on the top", and don't rush to take off your autumn trousers.

4 How long should we keep warm in spring? The "815" principle

When the temperature difference between day and night is greater than 8℃ , it is necessary to "cover".

When the temperature remains above 15℃ for several consecutive days, there is no need to "cover".

5. Who is not suitable for “spring cover-up ” ?

The principle of "covering up in spring" is more suitable for young people with weak constitution, elderly people with weak resistance, people with long-term illnesses and children.

For young and middle-aged people, especially those with a constitution prone to dryness and heat, yin deficiency, or dampness and heat, "spring covering" may not be suitable.