How to tonify and nourish life on Winter Solstice?

by cshelive9520 on 2012-02-24 22:02:58

Experts recommend that the food for nourishment at the Winter Solstice should adhere to three functions:

First, it must have a heat preservation function, meaning more foods that can increase heat energy supply, rich in fat, protein and carbohydrate should be consumed, including meat, eggs, fish and bean products.

Second, it must have a cold resistance function. Medical research shows that people's fear of cold is related to the lack of minerals in their bodies. Therefore, attention should be paid to replenishing minerals. Chinese people generally follow the principle of "five grains as the mainstay, five fruits as auxiliary, five livestock as beneficial, and five vegetables as supplement". As long as one does not have picky eating habits, the body's demand for potassium, iron, sodium and other minerals can be guaranteed.

People who are particularly afraid of cold can add some root and skin vegetables. Experts believe that these vegetables grow in the soil, and their roots and skins contain a large amount of minerals and nutrients.

Third, it must have a dryness prevention function. The winter climate is dry, and people often experience symptoms such as nose dryness, tongue dryness, and cracked skin. It is very necessary to supplement vitamin B2 and vitamin C. Vitamin B2 is mostly found in animal liver, eggs, and milk; vitamin C mainly exists in fresh vegetables and fruits.

Nourishment at the Winter Solstice has certain requirements

"There is a saying that 'if you supplement this winter, you will be strong as a tiger next spring', which has been passed down for a long time. Another year’s Winter Solstice is here, and people should not forget to give their bodies a supplement during their spare time from work. Of course, in order to improve the quality of supplementation, it is necessary for you to understand the common knowledge about the timing and methods of supplementation.

Winter supplementation is one of the long-standing folk customs in China. Traditional Chinese medicine says: "All things are born in spring, grow in summer, harvested in autumn, and stored in winter, and humans should also follow this." Ancient people believed that the three months of winter were "vitality dormant, yang qi internally stored" seasons, and should focus on "nourishment storage principles." In other words, winter is the best time of the four seasons for maintenance and accumulation. People's appetite increases significantly in winter, and the spleen and stomach's transformation and transportation become stronger. Supplementing at this time can better play the role of the tonic, with less investment and quick results. Facts have proven that winter supplementation can not only adjust the body but also enhance physical fitness and improve the body's disease resistance.

Then, when is the best time for winter supplementation? There are three views: one is from Start of Winter to Start of Spring; two is around the Winter Solstice; three is during the coldest nine days. Relevant experts believe that supplementation around the Winter Solstice is the best.

The Winter Solstice day is the shortest day and longest night of the year. In the "I Ching", there is a saying "Winter Solstice Yang Qi arises." Specifically speaking, when the seasonal climate runs to the Winter Solstice day, yin reaches its peak while yang begins to rise. At this time, the yang qi inside the human body vigorously grows, making it easiest to absorb external nutrition and exert its tonifying effect, fully illustrating that supplementation around this day is most appropriate.

Of course, the choice of time for winter supplementation varies from person to person. People suffering from chronic diseases and belonging to yang deficiency constitution need long-term supplementation, which can start from Start of Winter until Start of Spring; people with general constitution who do not need heavy supplementation can concentrate on supplementation during the coldest nine days. Therefore, there has long been a saying in folklore that "summer supplements three fu days, winter supplements three nine days." As for what to supplement and how to supplement, it is best to consult a doctor.

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