General knowledge of solar terms health in beginning of winter

Health knowledge of solar terms in beginning of winter includes diet, daily life and cold protection.

First, diet

In early winter, it is recommended to eat more animal foods and beans, such as mutton, soybeans, walnuts, chestnuts and radishes. In addition, you can eat potato vegetables, such as sweet potatoes and potatoes, because they are rich in vitamins, and you can also choose mutton, dog meat and chicken.

Second, life.

In the daily life of beginning of winter, winter is the season when natural insects lurk and hide, and human metabolism is also in a relatively slow period. Therefore, keeping in good health in winter should conform to the law of nature's seclusion, and focus on gathering yin and protecting yang. In winter, we should follow the principle of "not disturbing the sun", go to bed early and get up late, work at sunrise and rest at sunset. Ensure adequate sleep time, get more sunshine and save your strength. It is recommended to fall asleep no later than 12 o'clock every day, and it is best to ensure 8 hours of sleep.

Third, cold protection.

In the aspect of cold protection, beginning of winter has a knowledge of solar terms health, and the cold temperature in winter can easily lead to various diseases. So pay attention to cold protection measures. The first is to prevent colds and noses. Wipe your nose with cold water every morning or before going out. The second is to prevent cold neck. Cervical spondylosis occurs frequently in autumn and winter. The neck is the "fortress" of the human body, which is covered with blood vessels and important acupoints and needs to be kept warm. Thirdly, it is very important to prevent low back cold, which is where the kidneys are. In addition, wind-cold cold is a common disease in winter, and finally it is important to prevent cold feet.

Beginning of winter's traditional customs are:

1, Eat jiaozi: In northern China, people will eat jiaozi when they are in beginning of winter. Jiaozi symbolizes reunion and warmth, which means that the whole family spends the cold winter together.

Stewed meat: In beginning of winter, the weather is cold, and people like stewed meat to warm up. Commonly used ingredients are mutton, chicken, pig bones and so on.

3. Ancestor worship: beginning of winter is also a day for ancestor worship. People will go to ancestral graves or ancestral temples to burn incense to worship their ancestors to show their respect and gratitude.

4. Ignition: In some places, people will ignite at the beginning of winter to dispel the cold and raise the indoor temperature. At the same time, the stove symbolizes family warmth and reunion.

Drink hot drinks: In beginning of winter, people like to drink hot drinks. Common hot drinks include ginger tea, jujube and wolfberry tea.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-beginning of winter