The temperature difference between morning and evening is large during frost, and 3 types of symptoms are common! Eat more "black and white foods" to moisten the lungs and nourish the kidney

The 24 solar terms are the ancient people observing the changes in the natural climate and then knowing how to adapt to the characteristics of different seasons in farming, life and health care. There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter, and each season has 6 solar terms. The last solar term in autumn is frost. Judging from the name, it means that the weather temperature will drop, frost will begin, and winter is coming.

The date of frost falls around October 23 every year. Frost is like a bridge, connecting the characteristics of autumn and winter. The temperature difference between morning and evening begins to increase, the weather becomes drier, and many respiratory, cardiovascular and skin diseases begin to appear.

{9 99} Common symptoms of frost

. Respiratory problems: cough, asthma, allergic rhinitis

. Cardiovascular diseases: hypertension, stroke, angina pectoris

. Skin diseases: dry, itchy and flaky skin, eczema, and urticaria

Recently, I have encountered many people with dry cough and itchy skin in the outpatient clinic. Their condition was stable before, but the old problem returns at the turn of the season. This is because the rainfall in autumn decreases and the climate becomes dry. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is referred to as "autumn dryness", which often leads to the depletion of body fluids in our bodies, which can easily lead to recurring symptoms of dry mouth, dry itchy skin and dry cough. At this time, we should avoid eating foods that are too spicy and that are easy to cause irritation.

Elders and patients with high blood pressure, who have large temperature changes in the morning and evening and have poor blood vessel elasticity, should pay more attention to keeping their head, neck, back and feet warm, and carry a thin jacket with them to avoid catching cold and causing sudden and strong contraction of blood vessels, which may cause a sudden and large rise in blood pressure or increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. In terms of diet, you should also avoid fruits, vegetables and ice products that are too cold. Even in the slightly cooler season, you should not forget to take in water. Replenish water in small amounts and many times. Do not wait until you are thirsty to think of drinking water, so as to maintain good blood fluidity.

Moisten the lungs and nourish the kidneys to recuperate. Remember to eat more black and white food.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the frost falls in autumn and winter. The principle of moistening the lungs and nourishing the kidneys can be used to alleviate the corresponding symptoms. Both traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help the body restore health and prevent diseases in accordance with the solar terms.

The color represented in autumn in the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine is white, and the main corresponding organ is the lungs. Therefore, during the dry and cool frost season, we can eat more white foods to nourish yin and moisturize the lungs, soften and prevent dryness.

For example: lily, tremella, lotus seeds, yam, pear

Also because frost is the last solar term in autumn, winter is about to usher in. The representative color of winter is black, which mainly corresponds to the kidneys. You can also add some black food during the frost period to store essence and nourish the kidneys and help yang and strengthen the body.

For example: black beans, black sesame seeds, black fungus, kelp, black dates

Although the above foods are rich in nutrients, the public should be reminded that the more they consume is not the better, and a balanced diet is still the priority.

Black and white health-preserving tea that nourishes the lungs and kidneys

Ingredients:

Black beans 15g (tonifying kidneys, essence, and blood)

Lily 10g (nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, calming the mind)

Tremella 6g (nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, promoting body fluid)

Method:

After washing the black beans, fry them in a dry pan over low heat until they are slightly cracked and the aroma overflows.

Soak the white fungus and tear it into small pieces.

Put black beans, lily, and white fungus into the inner pot of the electric cooker, and add 600ml of water.

Add 1 cup of water to the outer pot, press the switch, jump up and simmer for 10 minutes.

You can add a little honey to taste, and it is best to drink it warm.

In addition to internal balance for good health, work, rest and diet can also be adjusted to the external environment. Solar terms are the ancient people's division of the sun's orbit around the earth, also known as the ecliptic, into 24 equal parts. Each equal part represents the climate and farming at that time. Even if it may not necessarily match the current weather and work patterns, solar terms remind us to pay attention to changes in our bodies, adjust our diet and exercise in a timely manner to keep our bodies healthy, and every day will be an auspicious day!