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What are the folk customs of winter solstice, winter solstice?

There are five health taboos in winter solstice.

Avoid overeating.

The solstice of winter coincides with the end of the year and the beginning of the year, and New Year's Day is coming soon. There will be many parties in this solar term. Remember not to overeat. Because at this time, Yang is the weakest and can't help the body transport too much food.

Avoid the cold.

During the winter solstice, the human body's yang is too weak, so the body's resistance is also poor. At this time, it is necessary to avoid the cold. When you go out, you must wear a scarf to cover your back, abdomen and soles of your feet to avoid catching a cold and getting sick.

Three taboos about sexual intercourse

When the human body is weak in yang, it is advisable to recharge your batteries and not to do excessive harm to your body.

Four taboos of sweating

Chinese medicine believes that sweating a lot will also consume a lot of essence. In winter, we should adapt to the weather, pay attention to raising Tibet, rest quietly, and don't do strenuous exercise and sweat a lot.

Five taboos against right and wrong

Winter is a period of high incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Avoiding right and wrong can avoid sudden illness due to emotional excitement.