First, one should understand whether supplementation is necessary, what their body constitution is, and which organs have deficiencies. Generally, middle-aged people should focus on nourishing the spleen and stomach, while the elderly should focus on tonifying kidney qi. However, for individuals, there are different types such as qi deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, yang deficiency, and a combination of these. Careful analysis is required, and it is best to determine this under the guidance of an experienced doctor. This way, dietary supplementation can be targeted and avoid the mistake of treating deficiency with excess.
Supplement, but do not rely solely on supplements
For those who wish to stay fit and live long, relying solely on supplements is not a good approach. It is also necessary to pay attention to appropriate exercise, dietary adjustments, using the brain more (doing brain exercises), and avoiding evil while seeking tranquility to achieve true health preservation.
Supplement, but avoid imbalance
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that qi and blood, yin and yang are two opposing aspects, yet they also generate each other. When supplementing during winter, it is also important to consider both qi and blood, yin and yang, and not supplement excessively in one direction, as this can lead to other imbalances and diseases.
Supplement, but avoid being too rich or greasy
For those who are not in good health or have poor digestion, the first step is to restore the function of the spleen and stomach; otherwise, taking more supplements will be useless. Therefore, winter supplementation should not be too rich or greasy, and should be easy to digest.
Avoid supplementation during external illnesses
When suffering from external illnesses such as colds and coughs, do not take supplements, as this may retain pathogenic factors, leading to endless future troubles.
Avoid judging supplements by their price
For how to supplement, it is best to do so under the guidance of a doctor. Regarding supplements, do not hold the belief that the more expensive, the better, or the more expensive, the more effective they are.