Seven Points to Note for Autumn Conditioning
Health is the foundation of all endeavors; without a good body, everything else is out of the question. Therefore, conditioning the body is very important. So how should one condition the body in the fall? What are the key points? Let's take a detailed look at the seven points for autumn conditioning.
First, avoid unnecessary supplementation when you are not sick. For example, taking an excessive amount of cod liver oil can lead to poisoning, and long-term use of glucose can cause weight gain, increased cholesterol in the blood, and easily induce cardiovascular diseases.
Second, avoid confusing deficiency and excess. Although health preservation is not as strict as medical treatment in distinguishing conditions, at least the subjects of dietary therapy should be divided into two main categories: those with a cold constitution and those with a heat constitution. Those with a cold constitution are sensitive to cold and prefer heat, have cold hands and feet, a bland taste in the mouth with excessive saliva, loose stools, clear and long urination, a pale tongue with a deep, fine pulse. Those with a heat constitution, on the other hand, have hot palms and soles, a dry mouth with a bitter or foul taste, dry stools, short, dark urination, a red tongue, and a rapid pulse. If one fails to distinguish between cold and heat and randomly uses medicinal diets, it can easily add fuel to the fire.
Third, avoid the belief that more is better. Any supplement taken in excess is harmful. For example, excessive consumption of ginseng and antler products can cause abdominal bloating and loss of appetite; an overdose of Vitamin C can lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Fourth, avoid the belief that all supplements must be meat. Animal foods are undoubtedly excellent remedies, but meat is not easily digested and absorbed. For the elderly whose gastrointestinal function has already declined, long-term or excessive consumption can be an unbearable burden. A light diet is also nourishing, and vegetables should not be ignored.
Fifth, avoid using medicine as a substitute for food. Food supplementation is better than medicinal supplementation; valuing medicine over food is unscientific. Commonly eaten foods like walnuts, peanuts, red dates, lentils, and lotus root are also excellent for nourishment.
Sixth, place too much emphasis on "taking in" while neglecting "expelling". While focusing on supplementation, it is also important to expel waste from the body and reduce the retention and absorption of "intestinal toxins". It is recommended to pay attention to the timeliness and smoothness of bowel movements while supplementing.
Seventh, avoid sticking to the same supplement indefinitely. Some people like to take only one type of supplement based on their personal preference, which is detrimental to health. It is necessary to adjust according to different conditions; one cannot stick to a single supplement forever.