After the great cold, there’s the new year. Today is January 20th, the time of the Great Cold in the Chinese lunar calendar. As the year-end approaches, the festive atmosphere begins to permeate people’s lives.
During the Great Cold period, the weather gradually becomes colder. It is important to pay attention to keeping warm and, most importantly, to maintain good health, especially the health of the spleen and stomach.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that a weak spleen and stomach can lead to various illnesses. Therefore, during the Great Cold season, it is crucial to take care of the health of the spleen and stomach, as this is beneficial for overall health. The key to nurturing the spleen during the Great Cold is to consume the “3 whites,” drink 2 types of water, avoid 1 type of thing, and maintain a strong spleen and stomach for good health.
The arrival of the Great Cold signals the perfect time to nurture the spleen. Consuming the “3 whites,” drinking 2 types of water, avoiding 1 type of thing, gradually strengthens the spleen and stomach.
“3 whites”:
– White Kidney Beans: White kidney beans, a common ingredient, are known for their spleen-tonifying effects. They are rich in vitamins and various micronutrients, aiding in nourishing the spleen and promoting digestion, benefiting spleen and stomach health.
Therefore, during the Great Cold season, regularly consuming white kidney beans can help protect and strengthen the spleen and stomach, gradually improving their health and avoiding issues related to a weak spleen and stomach.
– Lily Bulbs: Lily bulbs are often consumed by women for their beauty-enhancing properties. They also nourish the yin, moisten the lungs, aid in toxin elimination, and support stomach and spleen health.
For individuals experiencing discomfort with their spleen and stomach, consuming lily bulbs can help strengthen the spleen and stomach, alleviate weaknesses, and gradually make them stronger.
– White Atractylodes Rhizome: White atractylodes rhizome, a common Chinese medicinal herb, has high medicinal value. It can tonify deficiencies, particularly benefiting those with spleen and stomach issues. Regular consumption can improve spleen and stomach functions, alleviate discomfort, aid in detoxification, and promote spleen and stomach health.
“Drink 2 types of water”:
– Tangerine Peel Water: Tangerine peel, a common Chinese herb, is valuable for supplementing qi and blood, nourishing the spleen, and benefiting individuals with weak spleens and stomachs. Drinking water infused with tangerine peel can regulate the spleen, alleviate spleen deficiencies, and gradually strengthen the spleen and stomach, supporting normal bodily functions.
– Black Tea Water: Black tea, a warm beverage, is suitable for individuals with spleen and stomach discomfort. In addition to enhancing spleen functions, moderate consumption can boost immunity, support spleen and stomach health, improve weaknesses, and promote overall well-being.
“Avoid 1 type of thing”:
– Excessive Worry: Traditional Chinese medicine warns that excessive worrying can harm the spleen. Overthinking can negatively impact spleen health and disrupt normal digestion and absorption, posing risks to the body.
Given the prevalent stress and pressure in modern life, many individuals, especially the young, experience emotional burden and excessive worrying. It is essential to maintain a positive and balanced mindset to care for the spleen and stomach, gradually strengthening them.
Stay warm and dress appropriately in the cold weather. Exercise regularly to combat the cold and maintain a healthy and carefree life. Until next time!
