【小滿】──清熱除濕 . 太陽到達黃徑6…

【小滿】──清熱除濕
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太陽到達黃徑60°時為節氣小滿,今年是西曆5月21日。小滿是夏季的第二個節氣。氣溫開始升高,雨水明顯增多,南方地區開始陸續進入多雨季節。小滿時風火相煸,人容易感到煩躁不安,要注意保持心情舒暢,可多參與一些戶外活動,跑步登山、走走八卦。
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飲食方面,隨著氣溫不斷升高,人們喜愛用冷飲消暑降溫,但此時食用生冷食物易引起胃腸不適、腹痛、腹瀉等症,小孩消化系統發育尚未健全,老人臟腑機能逐漸衰退,故小孩及老人更易出現此類情況。因此,飲食方面要注意避免過量生冷食物。
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小滿之後天氣炎熱、汗出較多、雨水也較多,對付濕熱的天氣,可以吃些清熱利濕的食物,如綠豆、冬瓜、絲瓜、黃瓜等;少吃生濕助熱的食物,比如油炸燻烤、辛辣的食物,綠豆百合湯、冬瓜湯都是不錯的選擇。
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#小滿、#節氣、#夏季養生
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Lesser Full Grain (8th of the 24 solar terms)

When the sun reaches the celestial or ecliptic longitude of 60 °, it is the solar term of Lesser Full Grain. This year, it falls on May 21. Lesser Full Grain is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. From here, the average daily temperature will gradually rise and the average rainfall will increase significantly, ushering into a period of rainy seasons in southern China. During the period of Lesser Full Grain, the elements of wind and fire combine, which often result in frustration and unease in temperament. Much attention should be given to mood management through increased outdoor activities such as jogging, trekking as well as practicing the Energy Bagua.

During the Lesser Full Grain period, most people consume cold drinks to wade off the heat when the ambient temperature increases. Consumption of cold drinks may cause stomach, intestinal and abdominal discomfort. It may also result in incomplete development of the digestive system for growing children, and deterioration of organ functions for senior folks. Hence, it is recommended to avoid too much of cold and raw food and beverages.

After the Lesser Full Grain period, the days would get hotter and we tend to perspire more. Coupled with the rainy season, the weather becomes humid and hot. During such a period, it is advisable to consume more fresh greens such as green beans (and green bean soup), winter melon (and winter melon soup), luffa loofah and cucumber. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy food.

#LesserFullGrain, #SolarTerms, #SummerNutritionrnrnLesser Full Grain (8th of the 24 solar terms)

When the sun reaches the celestial or ecliptic longitude of 60 °, it is the solar term of Lesser Full Grain. This year, it falls on May 21. Lesser Full Grain is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. From here, the average daily temperature will gradually rise and the average rainfall will increase significantly, ushering into a period of rainy seasons in southern China. During the period of Lesser Full Grain, the elements of wind and fire combine, which often result in frustration and unease in temperament. Much attention should be given to mood management through increased outdoor activities such as jogging, trekking as well as practicing the Energy Bagua.

During the Lesser Full Grain period, most people consume cold drinks to wade off the heat when the ambient temperature increases. Consumption of cold drinks may cause stomach, intestinal and abdominal discomfort. It may also result in incomplete development of the digestive system for growing children, and deterioration of organ functions for senior folks. Hence, it is recommended to avoid too much of cold and raw food and beverages.

After the Lesser Full Grain period, the days would get hotter and we tend to perspire more. Coupled with the rainy season, the weather becomes humid and hot. During such a period, it is advisable to consume more fresh greens such as green beans (and green bean soup), winter melon (and winter melon soup), luffa loofah and cucumber. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy food.

#LesserFullGrain, #SolarTerms, #SummerNutrition
Lesser Full Grain (8th of the 24 solar terms)

When the sun reaches the celestial or ecliptic longitude of 60 °, it is the solar term of Lesser Full Grain. This year, it falls on May 21. Lesser Full Grain is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. From here, the average daily temperature will gradually rise and the average rainfall will increase significantly, ushering into a period of rainy seasons in southern China. During the period of Lesser Full Grain, the elements of wind and fire combine, which often result in frustration and unease in temperament. Much attention should be given to mood management through increased outdoor activities such as jogging, trekking as well as practicing the Energy Bagua.

During the Lesser Full Grain period, most people consume cold drinks to wade off the heat when the ambient temperature increases. Consumption of cold drinks may cause stomach, intestinal and abdominal discomfort. It may also result in incomplete development of the digestive system for growing children, and deterioration of organ functions for senior folks. Hence, it is recommended to avoid too much of cold and raw food and beverages.

After the Lesser Full Grain period, the days would get hotter and we tend to perspire more. Coupled with the rainy season, the weather becomes humid and hot. During such a period, it is advisable to consume more fresh greens such as green beans (and green bean soup), winter melon (and winter melon soup), luffa loofah and cucumber. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy food.

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【立夏】 ──立夏繩,佑平安 . . 2…

【立夏】
──立夏繩,佑平安
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2017年5月5日是今年夏季的第一個節氣——立夏。在時節上,萬物至此皆長大,故名立夏。
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立夏節有一個重要的習俗——「立夏繩」,是將五色絲線繫於小孩手腕等處,稱為「長命縷」,以祈願孩子消災去病、健康平安。我們菩提禪堂也有殊勝吉祥能量的五彩繩,持有者可將五彩繩做為項鍊繩或者手繩,搭配專門加持過的天珠使用;也可將其懸掛在車裡或者家裡大門的門楣處,亦或將五彩繩編織後掛在背包上;而對於生命的延續者——新生兒來說,則要將五彩繩繫在孩子的手腕或者腳腕處,凡此種種,皆可護佑家人出入平安,吉祥順意。
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#節氣、#立夏、#五色繩、#消災解厄、#保平安
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Beginning of Summer
Summer thread, Protects the wearers.

5th of May, 2017 –First day of Summer. This solar term is a time of myriad growth hence is termed “The commencement of Summer”.

The Summer festival has an important tradition–(Summer strings), to tie a thread made up of 5 colored strings around the wrist of children, termed “Longevity thread”. It can help to eliminate calamities and illnesses of children , keep them healthy and safe. Bodhi Meditation also has our own 5 colored thread. Wearers can choose to wear them around their neck or wrist and even wear them with Dzi beads. Five coloured thread can also be hung in cars, latches of house doors or tied to bags.

Five coloured threads can be tied to wrists and ankles of new born babies. These threads serve to bless the entire family with safety and auspiciousness.

#SolarTerm, #BeginningOfSummer, #FiveColoredThread, #EliminatesCalamities, #EnsureSafetyrnrn【立夏】
──立夏繩,佑平安
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2017年5月5日是今年夏季的第一個節氣——立夏。在時節上,萬物至此皆長大,故名立夏。
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立夏節有一個重要的習俗——「立夏繩」,是將五色絲線繫於小孩手腕等處,稱為「長命縷」,以祈願孩子消災去病、健康平安。我們菩提禪堂也有殊勝吉祥能量的五彩繩,持有者可將五彩繩做為項鍊繩或者手繩,搭配專門加持過的天珠使用;也可將其懸掛在車裡或者家裡大門的門楣處,亦或將五彩繩編織後掛在背包上;而對於生命的延續者——新生兒來說,則要將五彩繩繫在孩子的手腕或者腳腕處,凡此種種,皆可護佑家人出入平安,吉祥順意。
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#節氣、#立夏、#五色繩、#消災解厄、#保平安
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Beginning of Summer
Summer thread, Protects the wearers.

5th of May, 2017 –First day of Summer. This solar term is a time of myriad growth hence is termed “The commencement of Summer”.

The Summer festival has an important tradition–(Summer strings), to tie a thread made up of 5 colored strings around the wrist of children, termed “Longevity thread”. It can help to eliminate calamities and illnesses of children , keep them healthy and safe. Bodhi Meditation also has our own 5 colored thread. Wearers can choose to wear them around their neck or wrist and even wear them with Dzi beads. Five coloured thread can also be hung in cars, latches of house doors or tied to bags.

Five coloured threads can be tied to wrists and ankles of new born babies. These threads serve to bless the entire family with safety and auspiciousness.

#SolarTerm, #BeginningOfSummer, #FiveColoredThread, #EliminatesCalamities, #EnsureSafety


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【穀雨】 ──清明斷雪,穀雨斷霜 . 穀…

【穀雨】
──清明斷雪,穀雨斷霜
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穀雨是春季的最後一個節氣,在每年的4月20日前後,太陽到達黃經30°。今年是在西曆4月20日,節氣的名稱源自古人「雨生百穀」之說,來自天上的雨水具有生長的能量,「穀雨時節種穀天」,穀雨前後正是種瓜點豆、栽秧移苗的最佳時節,這時候的穀物最需要上天的雨水滋養催生,故天隨「穀」願,每年的第一場大雨大多降在穀雨這段時間前後。
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「清明斷雪,穀雨斷霜」,穀雨之後,寒冷的天氣消失,氣溫快速回升,天氣真正變得暖和起來。戶外散步、走八卦都是不錯的選擇,讓自然的風吹走煩悶疲勞,讓上天的雨洗去身心的塵垢污濁,讓生命在自然中吐濁納清。
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#穀雨、#節氣、#天雨
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Grain Rain
— The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming (Qingming); the frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.

“Grain Rain” is the last solar term in spring and usually happens around April 20th, when the sun is at 30 degrees longitude. This year, Grain Rain falls exactly on April 20th. In the past, people believed that rainwater comes from heavens and possesses special energy that stimulates growth. There was an old saying, “The rain gives life to hundred types of grain”. That was how the term “Grain Rain” came about.

This is the best time for planting seeds and transplanting seedlings. Seedlings require lots of water for nourishment. It was believed that the reason why the first bout of heavy rainfall usually occurs around this period was because the heavens want to help the seedlings grow.

As the saying goes, “The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming; The frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.” After the Grain Rain, temperatures normally start to rise and the weather starts to turn warm. Taking walks or practicing Energy Bagua are both good outdoor activities to undertake during this period. The breeze will blow our troubles and fatigue away; The rain will cleanse the dust off our bodies and minds; Our lives will be purified by nature.

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— The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming (Qingming); the frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.

“Grain Rain” is the last solar term in spring and usually happens around April 20th, when the sun is at 30 degrees longitude. This year, Grain Rain falls exactly on April 20th. In the past, people believed that rainwater comes from heavens and possesses special energy that stimulates growth. There was an old saying, “The rain gives life to hundred types of grain”. That was how the term “Grain Rain” came about.

This is the best time for planting seeds and transplanting seedlings. Seedlings require lots of water for nourishment. It was believed that the reason why the first bout of heavy rainfall usually occurs around this period was because the heavens want to help the seedlings grow.

As the saying goes, “The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming; The frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.” After the Grain Rain, temperatures normally start to rise and the weather starts to turn warm. Taking walks or practicing Energy Bagua are both good outdoor activities to undertake during this period. The breeze will blow our troubles and fatigue away; The rain will cleanse the dust off our bodies and minds; Our lives will be purified by nature.

#GrainRain #SolarTerm #HeavenlyRain


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《清明》 ──清明前後,點瓜種豆 . ….

《清明》
──清明前後,點瓜種豆
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春季,為四季之首,最適合規劃耕種與春遊,人們對於春季特別重視,亦是節日最多的時節。在春光明媚的三四月裡,華人社會最重視的春季節俗就屬「清明節」掃墓祭祖了,今年的清明時間是在西曆4月4日,太陽到達黃經15°時。
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清明既是節日也是節氣。作為節氣,《歲時百問》有此說法:「萬物生長此時,皆清潔而明淨。故謂之清明。」清明與農業生產有著密不可分的關係,所以也有「清明前後,點瓜種豆」的農諺出現。
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點瓜種豆的農諺出現反映了農業社會對農事的重視,清明在春分後十五日,這時是氣溫開始升高的季節,雨量也開始豐沛了起來,正是春耕種植的大好時節。清風至、春雨增、萬物齊發,最適合農作物生長,農人會搶在此時播種移苗、點瓜種豆,到處都能見到春耕繁忙的景象。
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在文化上,清明節同時也匯入了中國人慎終追遠的文化底蘊,掃墓祭祖的節俗裡有著血緣的傳承與孝道的精神。在這一天若能誠心念佛將功德迴向給先人,並為祖先至親在佛前點一盞吉祥光明的燈,祈請佛菩薩以光明為先人照亮前路,就是對祖先最好的回報與供養,歡迎大家在這一天來禪堂供燈念佛,借助佛光的加持,使先人得到神佛接引,同時庇佑供燈人得到平安吉祥。
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“Ching Ming”
─ Ching Ming, a time to grow melons and plant beans

Spring, being the first of the four seasons, is deemed to be the most important by many people. It is also the season with the largest number of festivals. For these reasons, early spring is the best time to be making plans of what to cultivate in the fields, and also which places to visit during the festivals. To the Chinese community, the most important spring festival that falls in the beautiful months of March and April is the Ching Ming (also commonly known as “Qing Ming”) festival. This is the festival during which the Chinese pay their respects to their ancestors. This year’s Qing Ming festival – which occurs when the sun reaches 15 degrees of the celestial longitude – falls on the 4th day of the 4th month in the Gregorian calendar.

Other than being a festival, Ching Ming is also one of the twenty-four solar terms. There is this saying regarding Ching Ming: “All things that grow during this time are both bright and clean. This is why this day is called Ching Ming – Ching (“Qing”) represents cleanliness and Ming represents radiance.” From this we can see the close link between Ching Ming and agricultural cultivation. In the agricultural world, the farmers have another saying: “Ching Ming is the best time to grow your melons and plant your seeds”.

In the fifteen days after the Spring Equinox, temperatures will start to rise and rain will fall in abundance. This is the best time to work on your crop cultivations. As the breeze blows and the rain falls, shoots will thrive. The sight of farmers busy sowing their seeds and transplanting their seedlings will be prevalent everywhere during this period of time, signaling the start of spring cultivation.

Ching Ming Festival is also about the Chinese tradition of expressing our respects to the ancestors via formal rituals. The tomb sweeping tradition inculcates the spirit of filial piety and emphasizes the importance of familial relations. The best that we can do for our ancestors during this time is to transfer to them the positive karmic merits from chanting sincerely, light offering and praying to the Buddha and Bodhisattvas to light up their paths. I welcome all of you to visit the Bodhi Meditation Centers on this day to chant and to make light offerings. Not only will our ancestors receive the blessings and guidance from the Buddha, we will also be blessed with safety and good fortune.
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#SolarTerm #ChingMing #TombSweeping #LampOffering #GrowingMelonsPlantingBeans
#節氣、#清明、#掃墓祭祖、#供燈、#種瓜點豆rnrn《清明》
──清明前後,點瓜種豆
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春季,為四季之首,最適合規劃耕種與春遊,人們對於春季特別重視,亦是節日最多的時節。在春光明媚的三四月裡,華人社會最重視的春季節俗就屬「清明節」掃墓祭祖了,今年的清明時間是在西曆4月4日,太陽到達黃經15°時。
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清明既是節日也是節氣。作為節氣,《歲時百問》有此說法:「萬物生長此時,皆清潔而明淨。故謂之清明。」清明與農業生產有著密不可分的關係,所以也有「清明前後,點瓜種豆」的農諺出現。
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點瓜種豆的農諺出現反映了農業社會對農事的重視,清明在春分後十五日,這時是氣溫開始升高的季節,雨量也開始豐沛了起來,正是春耕種植的大好時節。清風至、春雨增、萬物齊發,最適合農作物生長,農人會搶在此時播種移苗、點瓜種豆,到處都能見到春耕繁忙的景象。
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在文化上,清明節同時也匯入了中國人慎終追遠的文化底蘊,掃墓祭祖的節俗裡有著血緣的傳承與孝道的精神。在這一天若能誠心念佛將功德迴向給先人,並為祖先至親在佛前點一盞吉祥光明的燈,祈請佛菩薩以光明為先人照亮前路,就是對祖先最好的回報與供養,歡迎大家在這一天來禪堂供燈念佛,借助佛光的加持,使先人得到神佛接引,同時庇佑供燈人得到平安吉祥。
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#節氣、#清明、#掃墓祭祖、#供燈、#種瓜點豆


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【春分到,蛋兒俏】 . 花紅柳綠,草長鶯…

【春分到,蛋兒俏】
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花紅柳綠,草長鶯飛。春分時節,到處呈現出一派姹紫嫣紅、春光明媚的新氣象。
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「春分者,陰陽相半也,故晝夜均而寒暑平。」春分,是春季九十天的中分點。每年陽曆大約為3月20日左右,太陽位於黃經0°,這一天太陽直射地球赤道,全球各地晝夜等長。春分還是伊朗、土耳其、阿富汗、烏茲別克斯坦等國的新年,有著3000年的歷史。有意思的是,南北半球季節相反,北半球是春分,在南半球來說卻是秋分。
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春分習俗── 豎蛋、放風箏
春分日選擇新鮮雞蛋,輕輕把它在桌上或地上,能將雞蛋豎立起來,便代表求得了吉祥好運。所以在春分這一天,不分老小都特別喜歡豎蛋這個節俗,希望能得到吉祥祝願。氣候上,各地方陸續進入風光明媚的春季,大家開始出門踏青走春,在春分時節至清明前後放風箏的活動也特別多,用運動來驅趕寒意達到養生健體之功效。
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飲食養生
醫聖孫思邈說:「春七十二日,省酸增甘,以養脾氣。」春季肝旺之時,要少食酸性食物,增加甘味食品的攝入,以補養脾胃。由於春分平分了晝夜、寒暑,在此節氣前後特別需要注意人體的陰陽平衡,根據自身的體質要均衡飲食的攝入,少吃偏寒或偏熱的料理。另外,在春季踏青賞花、享受自然風光時,需注意預防季節性哮喘、花粉過敏症等。
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強身保健——「驢打滾」健身法
在春光明媚的日子,給大家分享一個快速消除疲勞的「密法」——驢打滾。驢勞累之後,都會在地上來回翻滾來獲得能量。我也建議大家在綠草如茵的青青草地上來回打滾,或是脫下鞋襪用身體親觸草地、泥地,也許你會發現身上的疲勞或是一些病氣都能很快消除了!
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春天,願你變得更健康、更快樂!
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#春分、#節氣、#驢打滾、#豎蛋rnrn【春分到,蛋兒俏】
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花紅柳綠,草長鶯飛。春分時節,到處呈現出一派姹紫嫣紅、春光明媚的新氣象。
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「春分者,陰陽相半也,故晝夜均而寒暑平。」春分,是春季九十天的中分點。每年陽曆大約為3月20日左右,太陽位於黃經0°,這一天太陽直射地球赤道,全球各地晝夜等長。春分還是伊朗、土耳其、阿富汗、烏茲別克斯坦等國的新年,有著3000年的歷史。有意思的是,南北半球季節相反,北半球是春分,在南半球來說卻是秋分。
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春分習俗── 豎蛋、放風箏
春分日選擇新鮮雞蛋,輕輕把它在桌上或地上,能將雞蛋豎立起來,便代表求得了吉祥好運。所以在春分這一天,不分老小都特別喜歡豎蛋這個節俗,希望能得到吉祥祝願。氣候上,各地方陸續進入風光明媚的春季,大家開始出門踏青走春,在春分時節至清明前後放風箏的活動也特別多,用運動來驅趕寒意達到養生健體之功效。
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飲食養生
醫聖孫思邈說:「春七十二日,省酸增甘,以養脾氣。」春季肝旺之時,要少食酸性食物,增加甘味食品的攝入,以補養脾胃。由於春分平分了晝夜、寒暑,在此節氣前後特別需要注意人體的陰陽平衡,根據自身的體質要均衡飲食的攝入,少吃偏寒或偏熱的料理。另外,在春季踏青賞花、享受自然風光時,需注意預防季節性哮喘、花粉過敏症等。
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強身保健——「驢打滾」健身法
在春光明媚的日子,給大家分享一個快速消除疲勞的「密法」——驢打滾。驢勞累之後,都會在地上來回翻滾來獲得能量。我也建議大家在綠草如茵的青青草地上來回打滾,或是脫下鞋襪用身體親觸草地、泥地,也許你會發現身上的疲勞或是一些病氣都能很快消除了!
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春天,願你變得更健康、更快樂!
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