Winter Solstice tonic What to eat during Winter Solstice tonic

　　For those with weak yang energy, it is the winter solstice, when the weather is cold and the ground is freezing, which is the season of the year when yin energy is at its strongest and yang energy is at its weakest. People with yang deficiency often have runny nose, cold hands and feet, are prone to frostbite, and frequent night urination. This kind of people can eat dried ginger, ginseng, cooked aconite, pepper, mutton, etc., especially during the third and ninth days. At the same time, you can also take Jingui Shenqi Pills, etc., to promote the growth of Yang Qi.

　　People prone to winter diseases, such as chronic bronchitis, chilblains, polyuria, and other winter solstice diseases, are considered by traditional Chinese medicine to be kidney qi deficiency and yang deficiency with external cold. The treatment method is to mix it with warm medicine. Such as cooked aconite, cinnamon, seahorse, dog kidney, ginseng, licorice, wolfberry, etc. can be used. In addition to taking medicinal supplements, you can also take dietary supplements. For example, ginger broth has a better effect on cough and asthma. Aconite, Ginger and Guizhi Decoction is beneficial in preventing and treating chilblains, and external washing is also effective.

　　Those who maintain health and longevity should maintain health and longevity, and taking supplements during the Winter Solstice is a good way to do this. In principle, if there are deficiencies, they should be supplemented. For example, those who use their brains a lot should eat walnuts regularly, and those who consume a lot of physical energy should replenish fruits, vegetables, etc. in time. How much and how to supplement depends on the individual.

　　Medical scientists who prevent spring and summer illnesses have confirmed that if you take good care of yourself in winter, you will have fewer illnesses in spring and summer. It is based on this point of view that winter supplements should be high-protein and high-calorie foods. Various fish, beef, sheep, and dog meat can be used, plus traditional Chinese medicines such as ginseng, astragalus, longan, red dates, etc., to make soup or meal. As long as the spleen and stomach absorb it well, people will reserve more energy after taking supplements, thus enhancing their immunity and disease resistance.