To avoid illness, nourish the spleen and stomach first (Part 2)

Prevent cold waves, strengthen liver and spleen

The Rain Water solar term falls around February 18th of each year in the Gregorian calendar. "When the Dipper points to Ren, it represents Rain Water. The east wind thaws the ice and snow, and all turn into water, and then into rain, hence the name Rain Water." The arrival of this solar term not only indicates the beginning of rainfall, but also that the rainfall will gradually increase.

Spring rain falls, moistening everything silently

When the ice and snow melt and the rain arrives, it means that the cold winter is completely over and the vibrant spring has arrived. The weather begins to become warmer, the ice and snow melt into water, and all life is ready to bloom with new vitality.

More rainfall than in winter

The arrival of the Rain Water solar term does not mean that it will rain on that day, but it means that the phenomenon of little rain in winter will come to an end. From this day on, precipitation will gradually become more frequent, with spring rains falling silently and moistening everything.

Rain comes, farm work is busy

As the agricultural proverb says, "The temperature gradually increases with the beginning of spring, so it is time to get rain and fertilize." However, the north is often dry and windy at this time, and rain is precious. It is indeed "spring rain is as precious as oil." At this time, the wheat has survived the winter and is beginning to turn green. In the south, there is increasing rainfall, so rice seedlings will be planted.

Weakened immunity, prone to colds

The temperature of Rainwater is unpredictable, and it is one of the seasons with the most cold waves throughout the year. The rain and dew in early spring can cause the outdoor temperature to drop sharply, and the blood pressure of the elderly will increase significantly, which can easily induce heart disease, myocardial infarction, etc. Children with weak immunity are prone to respiratory diseases, such as coughs and colds.

Feeling tired easily

In the cold winter, the skin pores and sweat glands of the human body will shrink to reduce the dissipation of heat in the body and maintain a constant body temperature. When the Rain Water comes, people often feel dizzy, weak limbs, lose energy in doing anything, and feel sleepy. That's because as the temperature rises, the skin pores expand, the blood supply increases, while the oxygen supply to the brain decreases, affecting the brain's work. The biological clock becomes inaccurate, and you feel tired.

Be careful when taking off your clothes to avoid evil spirits

In early spring, the yang energy is strong and the yin energy is weak, and the climate is getting warmer. People take off their cotton-padded jackets and wear single clothes, putting on the colorful colors of spring. However, the yin energy in the north has not yet disappeared, and cold air flows to the south from time to time, causing large temperature changes. Although the temperature during the Rain Water season is not as freezing cold as in the cold winter, as the temperature warms up, the pores of the human body begin to relax, and the resistance to wind and cold will be weakened, making it easy to be infected by the wind and catch a cold and get sick.

It is the right time to relieve depression and nourish the liver

Spring is the best season for nourishing the liver. Lin Daiyu in "Dream of Red Mansions" is sentimental. "Daiyu must suffer from coughing after the spring and autumn equinox every year." This is actually a pathogenesis. She is trapped in worries all day long, which causes stagnation of liver qi, causing disorder of qi and blood throughout the body, disturbing other organs and causing diseases. The liver likes smoothness and hates depression. Zhu Danxi, a physician in the Yuan Dynasty, proposed that "the liver is responsible for the discharge of qi and blood". Therefore, you can eat more green foods, such as green vegetables, mung beans, etc.

For more exciting content, please refer to the book "Health Preservation in the Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Regulating Circulation in the Body and Teaching You to Nurture Healthy Physical Strength that Will Not Get Sick" published by Hanxiang Culture.