The weather becomes significantly warmer around the Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects) period, marking the season of spring warmth and blossoms. However, it is also a time when various viruses and bacteria become more active, making it a season prone to outbreaks of infectious diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, the four seasons are matched with the five organs; the spring season corresponds to the liver. A series of liver-related conditions, such as mental disorders, hypertension, and strokes, often recur or worsen during the spring. As the saying goes, "Disease enters through the mouth," seasonal illnesses often occur due to lack of attention to diet.
In general, during the Jingzhe period, one should pay attention to eating foods that are mildly warm and bland. It is necessary to consume more fresh vegetables and protein-rich foods, such as bamboo shoots, spinach, celery, chicken, eggs, and milk, to strengthen the body's resistance against bacterial invasion. The weather during the Jingzhe period is characterized by sudden warmth followed by cold, and the climate tends to be dry, which can easily cause dry mouth, throat discomfort, and external infections leading to coughs. Pears are cool in nature, sweet in taste, and have the effects of moistening the lungs, stopping coughs, nourishing yin, and clearing heat. There is a custom in folk culture to eat pears during the Jingzhe period. Pears can be eaten in many ways, such as raw, steamed, juiced, roasted, or boiled. Especially, rock sugar-steamed pear has excellent therapeutic effects on coughs and is simple and convenient to prepare. It can be consumed as a dessert in daily life. Additionally, people with coughs can eat foods like lotus seeds, loquat, and monk fruit to alleviate discomfort. The diet should be light, avoiding greasy foods and stimulating foods like chili peppers, onions, garlic, and pepper as much as possible.
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