When it comes to longevity, many people think of Japan, as it is indeed a country known for longevity, with an average lifespan of over 80 years, ranking first in the world.
As age advances, the functions of various organs in the body gradually decline, which is a natural phenomenon, and every individual’s lifespan is influenced by various factors such as genetics, environment, diet, sleep, etc.
Some individuals possess longevity genes and good lifestyle habits, which make them more likely to live longer. However, if you only have longevity genes without making good use of them, it may shorten your lifespan.
For men, having abundant yang energy in the body is beneficial for health. For men, “the kidneys are the foundation of innate constitution,” and having sufficient yang energy indicates strong physical fitness and contributes to longevity.
Men with long lifespans often share five “common traits” that many envy.
Warm hands and feet
If a person’s hands and feet always feel cold, especially in autumn and winter, it may be related to poor blood circulation or weakened heart function.
Chinese medicine believes that cold hands and feet are caused by yang deficiency in the body. If a person’s hands and feet are warm throughout the year, it indicates a very abundant yang energy in the body.
Yang energy plays a role in metabolism and propulsion. With sufficient yang energy, blood circulation speeds up, limbs receive nourishment from the blood, and the hands and feet stay warm.
Good sleep
During the night, when yang energy is weaker, entering a sleep state smoothly helps retain the body’s yang energy, preventing intrusion of yin energy. The quality of sleep can replenish the body’s yang energy.
Similarly, having sufficient yang energy in the body also improves sleep quality. Chinese medicine believes that people with kidney yang deficiency cannot properly use body fluids.
This can lead to the formation of urine that gets expelled from the body. Therefore, if you have fewer bathroom trips during sleep, it is a sign of good health, and your sleep quality will be relatively high.
Large lung capacity
Having a large lung capacity indicates good lung function, facilitating the normal exchange of internal and external gases. Chinese medicine states that when a person’s lung energy is abundant, their lung capacity will increase.
Lung energy comes from the nourishment of spleen yang energy and kidney yang energy. Therefore, individuals with large lung capacity also have sufficient yang energy in the body, which further promotes health and longevity.
It is important to pay attention to your lifestyle habits, diet, and engage in physical activities to enhance lung capacity. It is also essential to stay away from smoking and secondhand smoke environments.
Dark and thick hair
Chinese medicine states: “The kidneys are the foundation of innate constitution.” As age progresses, the body’s kidney yang energy gradually declines, leading to aging. The kidneys manifest in hair growth.
The simple analysis is that individuals with sufficient kidney yang energy age more slowly. They provide more nutrients to the hair, resulting in less gray hair and thick density.
Good appetite, regular bowel movements
Chinese medicine states: “The spleen is the foundation of postnatal constitution.” The spleen is a vital organ in the body responsible for digestion and absorption. If the spleen yang energy is abundant, digestion ability is excellent, and the appetite is strong.
A strong spleen function assists in the smooth movement of body fluids and the elimination of harmful substances. It also helps in promoting healthy bowel movements, keeping the intestines clean.
If bowel movements are smooth without any abdominal pain or diarrhea, it indicates an abundant yang energy in the body, which contributes to health and longevity.
To achieve health, rely on yourself, follow “two abstentions and three diligences,” and longevity may beckon to you
Two abstentions
Quit smoking
Smoking is a harmful behavior that impacts lifespan. Smoking not only harms the lungs but can also damage the liver, heart, blood vessels, etc. Long-term heavy smoking increases the risk of various cancers.
Especially as people age, the functions of various organs in the body deteriorate, making detoxification less efficient. To maintain health and longevity, it is essential to quit smoking promptly.
Quit drinking alcohol
While “drinking in moderation is pleasant, excessive drinking harms the body.” Most people unknowingly consume excessive alcohol, which can lead to an increased risk of liver diseases and vascular disorders, even sudden death.
Alcohol consumption promotes the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and may even induce diseases such as gout and renal failure. To maintain good health and longevity, it is crucial to quit drinking alcohol; if possible, avoid it entirely.
Three diligences
Diligent tea drinking
Drinking tea has been a good habit for longevity since ancient times. Relevant studies show that compared to non-tea drinkers, those who love tea have a 24% lower risk of death.
Cultivate the habit of drinking light tea with different types of tea having various health benefits; choose tea according to your body constitution.
Diligent exercise
Movement promotes the rise of yang energy, which is called the “root of life.” Only when the body’s yang energy is sufficient can the five vital organs and six viscera be nourished, promoting health and longevity. Regardless of how busy you are, stick to exercising.
Walking is recognized by the World Health Organization as the “best exercise.” Research shows that people who walk for more than 30 minutes a day have a 4 times higher chance of longevity. Therefore, daily walking is the simplest and most effective way to achieve longevity.
Diligent foot soaking
As people age, the feet are the first to deteriorate, and many illnesses begin with the feet. Foot soaking helps promote internal metabolism, aids in toxin elimination, and contributes to health and longevity.
The feet have the most acupuncture points in the body and can enhance immunity through foot baths. The foot soaking water temperature is best kept around 40°C, and the recommended duration is about 30 minutes, safeguarding health.
