立春養生，從「頭」開始──
「春三月，每朝梳頭一二百下。」
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立春，是二十四節氣中的第一個節氣，今年在陽曆的2月4日。這個時間正是冬季轉春季的交替時節，乍暖還寒，這個時節不必急著驟減衣物，且要注意防風禦寒。春季重在養肝，要戒除暴躁、憂鬱，宜保持愉悅輕鬆的好心情。此時正值陽氣上升、萬物萌發之際，養生方面要順應春陽升發的特點，宜吃辛甘發散食物，如：油菜、香菜、茼蒿、芥菜、白蘿蔔、茴香、大頭菜、菠菜等等。
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《養生論》：「春三月，每朝梳頭一二百下。」這兩句中醫養生說法告訴了我們多梳頭可以養生，特別是在春天裡梳頭的效用更佳！春季每天多梳頭，有利於刺激經絡、防止春睏、疏通氣血、通達陽氣，是行之有效的養生保健方法，對於老年人來說，還可降低腦血管疾病發生率。梳頭時間以早上最好，因為早晨是陽氣生發之時，此時梳頭可以更好地促進陽氣萌生。梳齒從前額髮際梳起，一直梳到後頸的髮根處；梳頭次數不宜太少，至少保證在50次以上才有功效，梳到頭皮微微發熱為標準。此外，還可以常用手指乾梳頭，揉搓頭皮，每次10分鐘左右，可以起到散風明目、緩解頭痛的作用。
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＃節氣、＃立春、＃梳頭、＃防春睏、＃養生論
參考網址：
http://food.39.net/a/201222/1967307.html
http://nv.99.com.cn/nxjj/543381.htm
【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.
#LesserFullGrain, #SolarTerms, #SummerNutrition