Winter is drawing near, the temperature is gradually dropping, what to eat for health preservation, and what should we pay attention to before the Start of Winter solar term?
Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn, after which comes the Start of Winter. In the final period before entering winter, it is essential to follow the folk custom of "supplementing in winter is not as good as supplementing in Frost's Descent" and seize the opportunity to nourish the body well. As the weather gradually turns colder, symptoms of internal heat and "fire" are generally less likely to occur after nourishing the body, so the choice of ingredients is relatively rich. Fish, lean meat, mushrooms, various seasonal vegetables and fruits are all good ingredients for nourishment at this time.
Due to the sudden drop in temperature, this is a period when cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are particularly prone to occur. Elderly people with a history of coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, and stroke or hemiplegia should be especially cautious to prevent a relapse of old illnesses. In addition, I have recently often encountered elderly patients with chronic lumbar and leg pain in the outpatient clinic whose condition has worsened due to the cold weather. The onset of degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee joint is closely related to weather changes. Therefore, I would like to remind middle-aged and elderly friends to pay attention to the care of their waist and knee joints, and to engage in appropriate physical exercise.
To cope with the drastic climate changes, friends must take measures to keep warm and prevent cold, especially protecting the head and abdomen from the invasion of cold wind. The time to get up in the morning should be slightly later than in summer and early autumn to avoid the deep autumn cold from invading the body. In terms of diet, pay attention to moderation, avoid overeating and excessive drinking, and avoid eating raw and cold foods.