What should we pay attention to when maintaining health during the Jingzhe solar term?

Jingzhe is one of the twenty-four solar terms, which means that spring is gradually approaching, the weather is gradually getting warmer, the spring thunder begins to roar, and the stinging insects begin to wake up. In traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, the Waking of Insects is a very important period. People need to adjust their diet, work and rest and exercise methods according to the characteristics of this solar term to maintain the health and balance of the body. Here are some helpful health tips.

1. Maintain a good work and rest routine

During the Waking of Insects season, the days are getting longer, the dawn is earlier, and the nights are shorter than before. Therefore, we need to adapt to this change, adjust our work and rest patterns, and ensure adequate sleep time. Try to go to bed early and get up early at night to ensure at least seven hours of sleep every night. After getting up in the morning, you can do a moderate amount of physical exercise, such as jogging, walking, Tai Chi, etc., which can help the body speed up metabolism and consume excess energy, and enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance.

2. Pay attention to diet

During the Waking of Insects season, the temperature gradually rises and the body's metabolism also gradually accelerates. Therefore, we need to appropriately adjust our diet, increase the intake of light foods such as vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of greasy, spicy and other irritating foods. At the same time, we can appropriately increase the intake of nutrients such as protein and vitamins to help the body accelerate the repair and renewal of tissue cells.

3. Pay attention to preventing diseases

Due to climate change, pathogens such as bacteria and viruses are easy to spread during the Waking of Insects season, easily causing various respiratory, digestive tract and other diseases. Therefore, we need to pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, ventilate frequently, avoid going to crowded places, enhance immunity, and prevent the occurrence of diseases. If you have symptoms of discomfort, seek medical treatment promptly to avoid delaying the condition.

4. Moderate exercise

Moderate exercise is very important for physical health. It can enhance the body's immunity, promote metabolism, and improve the body's disease resistance. During the hibernation season, we can appropriately increase the amount of exercise, but do not exercise excessively to avoid damaging the body. Suitable forms of exercise include jogging, walking, Tai Chi, etc., which can help the body accelerate metabolism and consume excess energy, and enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance.

5. Maintain a good attitude

In the Waking of Insects season, the climate is getting warmer, the spring breeze is blowing, and everything on the earth begins to recover. This is a season full of vitality and hope. Therefore, we need to maintain a good attitude, face life positively, and maintain an optimistic attitude. You can perform some psychological adjustment activities, such as reading, traveling, listening to music, painting, etc., to relieve stress and relax your body and mind.

In short, during the Waking of Insects season, you need to pay attention to your body's health, adjust your work and rest patterns, diet, exercise methods, etc., to enhance the body's immunity and disease resistance, and prevent the occurrence of diseases. At the same time, maintaining a good attitude and facing life positively can help us get through this season full of life and hope.