The winter solstice is here, and with it comes a quick Chinese herbal weight loss secret formula. The severe cold weather can easily trigger a variety of diseases. It's the perfect time for keeping warm and nourishing the body.
On December 22nd, one of China’s important seasonal divisions - the Winter Solstice - will begin. After the Winter Solstice, the "nine-cold periods" start, marking the entry into the coldest time of winter. The extreme cold weakens the body's ability to resist the cold, making it easy to catch colds or respiratory infections, or exacerbate asthma, chronic bronchitis, and cardiovascular diseases, all of which can affect health. Therefore, staying warm and protecting against the cold becomes the first priority in winter solstice health care. Here we particularly emphasize the importance of keeping certain parts of the body warm, especially for women who should take care of their health through diet and daily routines to build a solid foundation for good health.
**Head**: Special populations need to keep their heads warm
There is an old saying in folk culture: "Cool head, warm feet." In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the head is considered the "meeting place of all yang energies," where yang energy is most abundant and resistant to the cold. From a modern medical perspective, the head is close to the heart, with ample oxygen and blood supply, so for healthy people, it's acceptable for the head to endure some cold, which can enhance the body's resistance to the cold and boost immunity. However, elderly people, those with weak constitutions and low immunity, as well as those suffering from chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and cardiovascular diseases, have poor cold resistance and cannot be treated like normal individuals. Therefore, these people should keep their heads warm.
**Cold prevention tips**
- **Wear a hat**: When going out, wear a warm hat and scarf, and avoid walking directly into the wind.
- **Don't sleep with your head covered**: At night, avoid covering your head with a blanket to keep warm because the lack of circulation can reduce the amount of oxygen you breathe, causing chest tightness, sweating, or even waking up from a dream. As long as you pay attention to closing windows and doors while sleeping and avoid having your head blown by cold winds, it should be fine.
**Abdomen and Back**: Add clothing to prevent disease
Important organs such as the lungs, heart, and spleen and stomach are located in the chest and abdomen. If they get cold, it can easily lead to corresponding organ diseases, such as triggering heart attacks, coughing, asthma, stomach pain, and diarrhea. For women, if the abdomen gets cold, it may also affect reproductive health, leading to dysmenorrhea or infertility. Additionally, according to TCM, the back is where the kidney meridians reside, and catching a cold often starts from the back. Therefore, keeping the waist and back warm not only prevents colds but also strengthens the kidneys and lower back, and prevents the recurrence or worsening of old diseases. This is especially important for those who want to maintain their figure and avoid wearing heavy cotton clothes.
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