When spring arrives, everything becomes active, including the body.
However, many friends will find that during this season, they are particularly prone to feeling sleepy, their lips appear dry, their throats feel uncomfortable, and they even often get angry for no reason.
In fact, this is what we do every day diet and living habits It has a lot to do with it.
Every year at this specific time, there are always some people around us who feel uncomfortable in various parts of the body due to improper diet or disordered work and rest patterns.
The following 10 tips on health maintenance in spring are all practical and effective. They especially elaborate on diet, hoping to help you build a solid foundation for your health.
1. Bask in the sun and replenish vitamin D. Don’t miss the good morning time
Many people know that they should get more sun in spring, but how to do it more effectively?
From nine o'clock in the morning to ten o'clock in the morning, the ultraviolet rays contained in the sun are not that strong. At this time, exposing your arms and back to the sun for fifteen to twenty minutes can help the body synthesize vitamin D, which has a particularly good effect on the absorption of calcium.
Be careful not to shine through glass, as glass will block most of the useful light.
If your back feels slightly warm when you're in the sun, it's just right.
But don’t be greedy for too much, as your skin will tend to dry out if you stay in the sun for a long time.
2. Follow the "rainbow principle" when eating, and keep up with fruits and vegetables.
In spring, there are many and fresh vegetables in the market. At this time, when we eat, we can match them according to the "rainbow principle".
What does it mean?
That is, for every meal, try your best to have green vegetables, red vegetables or fruits, yellow vegetables or fruits, purple vegetables or fruits and other vegetables and fruits of different colors on the plate.
Like spinach showing green and accompanying it broccoli, showing red tomatoes and also red strawberries, showing yellow carrots and also showing yellow corn, showing purple onions and also purple cabbage.
Each food with different colors contains different nutrients. Only by combining them and eating them together can the body obtain a comprehensive level of nutrients.
It is necessary to eat at least one pound of vegetables and half a pound of fruits every day. This amount is not difficult to achieve. When cooking, adding two more side dishes is enough.
3. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. Drink slowly in small sips to moisten your dryness.
The air is dry in spring, and the body is particularly susceptible to dehydration.
Many people have to wait until their thirst reaches an unbearable level before they drink a large glass in a row. In fact, at this time, the body has been suffering from dehydration for a long time.
The correct approach should be to develop the habit of drinking water at any time. After getting up in the morning, at 10 a.m., at 3 p.m., and two hours before going to bed, you can deliberately drink a glass of water at these times.
Within a day, the total volume needs to be controlled within the range of 1500ml to 1700ml. Generally speaking, this is the amount equivalent to seven or eight glasses of water.
When drinking, drink slowly and in small sips. Warm water is best. Water that is too cold may hurt the spleen and stomach.
If you feel that plain water has no taste, you can soak a few slices of lemon or a few chrysanthemums.
4. Go to bed early and get up early, don’t stay up late, and keep out the “spring sleepiness”
It is easy to feel sleepy in spring, which is called " Spring sleepiness ", it has something to do with the blood supply to the brain.
Once the weather warms up, the blood vessels and pores of the skin will expand, and the blood flow to the brain will decrease accordingly. People in this state will easily become listless.
The most effective way to deal with spring sleepiness is not to snooze excessively during the day, but to ensure seven to nine hours of sleep at night, and the best way is to lie down and rest before 11 p.m.
Don't check your phone an hour before going to bed. The blue light from the screen will interfere with your sleep.
Adjust the lighting in the bedroom to dim it and maintain a quiet atmosphere. In this way, the quality of sleep can be improved, and you will naturally feel less sleepy during the day.
5. Move every day. Brisk walking and jogging are better than lying down.
If you don’t want to move in the cold winter, it won’t make sense if you don’t move in the spring.
In spring, Yang Qi grows, and all organs of the body need to be "activated."
Don't have to go to the gym. After every dinner, do a 30-minute brisk walk, or go out every morning and do a 20-minute jog. This is a pretty good choice.
If you feel tired from running, do it at home Yoga Or you can do dance exercises along with the video.
The key is to stick to it and exercise at least 4 to 5 days a week.
When doing exercise, just sweat a little. Don't make yourself sweat profusely. The wind is very strong in spring. If you blow the air after sweating, you will easily catch a cold.
6. Don’t be sloppy about your personal hygiene. Wash your hands and bathe frequently.
As the temperature rises, bacteria and mosquitoes also become active.
Pay special attention at this time personal hygiene .
Whenever you return from outside, the first thing you need to do is wash your hands. You need to use soap or hand sanitizer to do this, and you have to scrub for at least 20 seconds. Even the gaps between your fingers and nails must not be missed.
It is suitable to take a bath once every two or three days, rather than every few days like in winter, especially for friends who are prone to sweating. This frequency is more suitable.
Change bed sheets and quilt covers frequently, preferably once every two weeks. When the sun is sufficient, take them out to dry. Ultraviolet rays are a natural sterilization assistant.
7. If you don’t pretend to be troublesome in your heart, your anger will naturally not be strong.
Traditional Chinese medicine often says that the liver should be nourished in spring. In fact, the best way to nourish the liver is in a good mood .
Liver energy is relatively strong in spring, and people tend to be irritable and angry.
Sometimes I quarrel with my family over trivial matters and regret it afterwards.
When you encounter something annoying, you can try taking a deep breath, or go for a walk to change the environment.
During normal times, cultivate some small hobbies, such as growing flowers, listening to songs or writing, and engage in these things when you are in a bad mood.
Remember one sentence: take a rest before talking about big things.
8. Take a rest when you are tired. Don’t push yourself. Don’t push yourself.
Nowadays, the pace of life is fast, and it is common for many people to work overtime and stay up late.
But in spring, the body is already in a period of adjustment, and overexertion can make it easier to get sick.
If you find yourself feeling extra tired, having difficulty concentrating, or feeling out of sorts, your body may be signaling an alarm.
Don't hold on at this time, rest when you need to.
No matter how busy you are at work, you should close your eyes for 15 minutes at noon.
On weekends, don’t schedule your schedule too full and leave half a day to do nothing. Just lie quietly or just stare blankly for a while. This is actually recharging your body.
9. When eating, watch the weather. Avoid spicy and fried foods.
Originally, the spring season is quite dry. If you eat a lot of spicy food, such as hot pot, barbecue, and spicy noodles, the dryness inside your body will become more intense.
Try to keep your diet as light as possible, use less oil and salt in cooking, and use more methods of steaming, boiling, and stewing.
Increase the consumption of foods with soup, such as porridge made from millet, soup made from vegetables, and soup made from white fungus, which can not only replenish water, but also play a protective role in the stomach.
Furthermore, use drugs with caution, especially anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-inflammatory drugs, and do not take them privately once you feel a little bit uncomfortable. Many problems can be improved by adjusting your diet and daily routine.
10. Learn to relax and do a "general cleaning" of your body and mind
This last point is easily overlooked by many people.
Spring is a new beginning, which is the perfect time to make a break from life.
Set aside ten minutes for yourself every day, don't think about anything, just sit quietly, or listen to the soft music.
Find a park to sit on the weekend, look at the flowers and plants, and be in a daze.
Make a clear distinction between work and life, and stop thinking about work after get off work.
With a relaxed mind, many minor physical problems will get better on their own.
spring health It’s not that complicated, just eat well, sleep well, move well, and be in a good mood.
You don’t have to achieve all of these 10 tips at once. Pick two or three of the most practical ones and stick to them first, such as drinking more water every day, going to bed half an hour earlier at night, and going for a walk after meals.
Once you get used to these, slowly add others.
Your body is your own, and if you take care of it, it will reward you with a healthy and comfortable spring.
