Editor’s note:When winter comes, many people will feel freezing, freezing their hands and feet. How can they spend a warm winter? Of course, it is a tonic! Today, People’s Health Network will discuss with you how Kan Kan uses health-preserving recipes to help him get rid of the cold and warm the winter.
Ginger sugar and suye drink to prevent colds
3 grams of ginger, 15 grams of brown sugar and 3 grams of perilla leaves are taken; Wash ginger, cut it into filaments, put it in a cup with perilla leaves, add brown sugar, brew with boiling water, cover the cup and stew for 10 minutes, and take it while it is hot, twice a day.
Among the prescriptions, Perilla leaves are pungent and warm, which can dispel cold, relieve muscle surface, disperse stagnant lung qi and regulate qi. It can treat wind-cold colds with aversion to cold and fever, headache and stuffy nose or cough and chest tightness, and gastrointestinal colds with nausea, vomiting, stomachache and abdominal distension. Compatibility with ginger can enhance the efficacy of relieving exterior syndrome and dispelling cold. Brown sugar is sweet and warm, which can not only warm the middle and dispel the cold, but also help the perilla leaves and ginger to spread out in the cold outside, and can also be used as a condiment to relieve the spicy and bitter taste.
In addition, this prescription has a certain effect on those who have nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, those who have abdominal pain and nausea after eating fish and crabs, and those who have vomiting and diarrhea due to cold in their stomachs. After suffering from heavy rain, ice and snow, cold wind and wet water, soaking a cup of ginger sugar and suye drink can also prevent colds. It should be noted that people who have internal manifestations of damp heat such as heavy fatigue, drowsiness, fullness in the chest, loss of appetite, and sticky stools should not take it.
Danggui Ginger Mutton Soup Warming the Middle and Tonifying the Blood
250g of mutton, 15g of angelica and 30g of ginger are taken; Washing mutton, cutting into pieces, blanching with boiling water, and draining; Angelica sinensis and ginger are washed with clear water respectively, and ginger is sliced; Stir-fry ginger in the pot for a while, then pour in mutton and stir-fry until the blood is dry, then put it in a casserole with Angelica sinensis, add appropriate amount of boiling water, and after boiling with high fire, use low fire for 2-3 hours and season.
Danggui Ginger Mutton Soup is from The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber by Zhang Zhongjing, a medical sage in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Among the prescriptions, Angelica sinensis has the functions of nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, relieving pain, moistening intestines and relaxing bowels, which is characterized by nourishing blood and promoting blood circulation without hurting blood, and is the first essential medicine for regulating menstruation and enriching blood. Mutton is warm, warming the middle energizer, tonifying the kidney and essence, stimulating appetite and strengthening the body, dispelling cold and removing dampness, and the compatibility with Angelica sinensis enhances the power of tonifying deficiency and warming yang, which not only enriches blood but also relieves pain. Ginger is warm and scattered, which helps mutton to disperse cold and warm the stomach, and eliminates the smell of smell. The three herbs are used together, with simple composition, remarkable effect and unique flavor, and have the effects of warming the middle warmer, enriching blood, regulating menstruation and dispelling cold.
This prescription is especially suitable for people with physical deficiency and cold symptoms such as pale face, cold hands and feet, and long urine. It can also relieve women’s symptoms such as delayed menstruation or less menstruation, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, menstrual headache, restless fetal movement, postpartum abdominal pain and dizziness. It is also suitable for male impotence, cold hernia, prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia and other diseases; Old people who are weak and have various degenerative diseases can also take it regularly. In addition, people with severe cold in the body can add more ginger; This prescription should be used with caution for people with frequent fever, sore throat and ulceration of tongue and mouth.
Salvia Miltiorrhiza rice wine can relieve abdominal chills.
Take 200g of Salvia Miltiorrhiza and 1kg of rice wine; Pulverizing Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, soaking in rice wine for half a month, and taking 15 ml each time in the morning and evening; Or 10 ml each time, 3 times a day, and warm the wine before meals.
Among the prescriptions, Salvia miltiorrhiza is bitter in taste and slightly cold in nature. It enters the liver and kidney meridians, and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood and eliminating carbuncle, nourishing blood and calming the nerves. Modern pharmacological experiments show that Salvia miltiorrhiza can dilate coronary artery, increase coronary blood flow and slow down heart rate, which is of great benefit to senile diseases such as coronary heart disease. Rice wine is warm, which not only opens the blood vessels, but also makes the medicine stronger, and has a relieving effect on heartache and cough caused by cold phlegm. Soaking salvia miltiorrhiza in wine is especially suitable for women with blood stasis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and abdominal chills, and can also be used as health wine for patients with coronary heart disease and angina pectoris. This prescription is not suitable for pregnant women.
Five flavors of Lycium barbarum drink should be used with caution for initial cough.
50g of Schisandra chinensis, 50g of Lycium barbarum and 20g of white sugar are taken; Bag fructus Schisandrae Chinensis with small gauze, cutting fructus Lycii, and put them into casserole; Add 1.5 liters of water, fry with low fire, filter out the liquid medicine, pour it into a cup, add white sugar and stir well.
Among the prescriptions, Schisandra chinensis is sour and sweet in taste, warm in nature, and belongs to lung, kidney and heart meridian. It has the effects of astringing lung and nourishing kidney, promoting fluid production and arresting sweating, astringing essence and stopping diarrhea, calming the heart and calming the nerves, and is often applied to lung deficiency cough, kidney deficiency and weakness, and long-term lumbago caused by deficiency of both lung and kidney and exhaustion of essence and qi. Lycium barbarum L. is sweet in taste and flat in nature, and belongs to liver, kidney and lung meridians. It can nourish liver and kidney, improve eyesight and moisten lung, and relieve cough caused by deficiency of lung and kidney yin. In Compendium of Materia Medica, white sugar is also a blind Chinese medicine, which can harmonize the middle and urgent matters, promote fluid production and moisten dryness, and is often used to treat cough due to lung deficiency and lung dryness. The combination of the three herbs can strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the liver and kidney, nourish the heart and blood, promote fluid production and quench thirst, and is suitable for symptoms such as fatigue, lack of blood, limp waist and knees, palpitation and insomnia caused by deficiency of five internal organs in winter.
It should be noted that this prescription should be used with caution for patients with initial cough and irregular stool, and patients with high blood sugar and diabetes can use less or no white sugar.
Black tea warms the stomach and dispels cold.
First of all, black tea can warm the body and resist cold. In autumn and winter, the physiological function of human body decreases, and the yang is weakened, which requires high energy and nutrition. At this time, soaking in a cup of black tea can play a role in preventing diseases. Black tea is sweet and warm, which can nourish the yang, and the soup color is scarlet, which can give people a warm feeling. Black tea is rich in protein and sugar, which can warm the abdomen and enhance the cold resistance of human body.
Secondly, black tea can nourish the stomach. Tea polyphenols contained in tea have astringent effect, which has a certain stimulating effect on the stomach, and it is more irritating on an empty stomach, so sometimes drinking tea on an empty stomach will make you feel uncomfortable. Drinking black tea with sugar and milk often can diminish inflammation and protect gastric mucosa, and also has certain effect on treating ulcers. However, black tea is not suitable for cold drinking, which will affect the effect of nourishing and warming the stomach, and may also reduce the nutritional content because it is left for too long.
Third, black tea can help digestion. Black tea can get rid of greasy, help gastrointestinal digestion, stimulate appetite, and strengthen heart function. When you feel greasy and bloated in your daily diet, drink more black tea to reduce greasy and promote digestion.
Fourth, black tea can prevent colds. Experiments show that black tea has strong antibacterial ability. Gargling with black tea can filter viruses to prevent colds, prevent tooth decay and food poisoning, and reduce blood sugar and hypertension.
Warm-up food list in winter
1. Mutton, beef and other foods rich in protein and iron. 30% of the energy contained in protein will be turned into heat and radiated from the body surface, while only 5%~6% of the energy contained in carbohydrates will be lost as heat, and 4%~5% of the energy contained in fat. Therefore, eating foods high in protein in winter helps the body to resist cold. It is worth noting that among foods rich in protein, red meat and animal offal are also good sources of iron. Iron participates in heme synthesis in the body, which can improve the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. People with iron deficiency will feel cold because of insufficient heat production. Need to remind everyone that the amount of meat eaten every day should not exceed 2 Liang.
2. Foods rich in iodine such as kelp, laver and marine fish. Thyroxine is an important hormone in the regulation of human metabolism, which affects the metabolic rate, growth and development, nerve and muscle function. It can promote the transformation of protein, carbohydrate and fat in the body into energy and resist the cold. Iodine is an important raw material for the synthesis of thyroxine. If iodine is deficient, the body’s ability to keep out the cold will be reduced. Seawater is rich in iodine, so all kinds of marine foods are good sources of iodine, such as kelp, seaweed and marine fish, which should be eaten often in winter.
3, fresh dates, kiwifruit and other foods rich in vitamin C. Studies have shown that taking a large amount of vitamin C can significantly reduce the rectal temperature drop caused by cold, and can alleviate the excessive stress response of adrenal gland and enhance the body’s tolerance to cold. Dark vegetables such as persimmon pepper and tomato, and fruits such as citrus, fresh dates and kiwifruit are rich in vitamin C.
4, coarse grains, green leafy vegetables and other foods rich in B vitamins. Most B vitamins play the role of coenzyme in the body and play an important role in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid and so on, which are closely related to energy metabolism. Vitamin B1 mainly exists in coarse grains such as oats, nuts, lean pork and animal viscera. Foods rich in vitamin B2 include animal liver, egg yolk, dairy products and green leafy vegetables. Foods rich in niacin include whole wheat products, brown rice, beans, sesame seeds and peanuts.
5. Spices such as pepper and ginger. In the cold winter, eating some spices properly can not only bring you taste enjoyment, but also help the human body resist the cold. For example, capsaicin in pepper has the potential to produce heat, which can promote blood circulation and improve cold and frostbite. Studies by the United States Department of Agriculture have found that adding cinnamon to the diet can increase the metabolic rate of the body and promote heat production; The volatile oil in ginger can accelerate blood circulation, excite nerves and make the whole body warm. Therefore, when cooking in winter, you can put more spices such as pepper, cinnamon and ginger.
Chinese medicine teaches you to keep warm in eight parts of your body.
Feet. Feet are the parts of the whole body that are most afraid of cold. "Cold feet make the whole body cold." The meridians of the kidney and spleen and stomach originate from the feet, but because the feet are farthest from the heart and the blood flows the longest, the blood supply is often insufficient. If your own heat energy is not enough, you should ask for "foreign aid". The best way is to soak your feet with hot water every day to promote blood circulation and make your whole body warm. Soak your feet for 20 minutes each time, and the water temperature is about 42℃. At the same time, you can massage Yongquan point on the sole of your foot, which plays the role of regulating viscera and dredging meridians. Shoes and socks should be warm, breathable and hygroscopic.
Waist. The waist is second to cold, which is the viscera of the kidney. The kidney likes warm and hates cold. Once it feels cold, it will immediately "get emotional". Men will have weak waist and knees, impotence and premature ejaculation, while women are prone to menstrual disorders and dysmenorrhea. Therefore, both men and women must wear long coats when it is cold, and don’t let the waist be bare. Usually, you can rub your waist with both hands: after rubbing your hands with each other for fever, press tightly on the waist eye (located at the 3.5-inch depression next to the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra), once every morning and evening, 50-100 times each time, which can warm kidney yang and smooth qi and blood.
Head. The head is the master of the whole body, where all the yang meets and all the veins are connected. Once attacked by cold pathogens, it is easy to cause colds, rhinitis, headache, toothache, trigeminal neuralgia and so on. The head is still the least good at retaining heat. It is found that when the temperature is 15℃, the heat lost from the head accounts for 30% of the total body heat, and when the temperature is 4℃, it accounts for 60%. Therefore, the colder it is, the more you should keep your head warm. You must wear a hat when you go out in winter, preferably to cover your forehead. Don’t take off your hat immediately after sweating on your head. You should go indoors first and slowly eliminate the sweat to avoid the cold wind blowing directly. In addition, combing your hair more than 100 times every morning makes your scalp slightly hot, which is conducive to the smooth flow of blood in the head meridians, promoting the rise of Yang and keeping your blood alive.
Neck. The neck is the "fortress" of the human body, connecting the head with the trunk, or the main throat. It is also the only way for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which makes its "body" particularly delicate. Once it is cold, cervical spondylosis, pharyngitis and cerebrovascular diseases will follow. It is best to wear a stand-up collar in winter, especially for the elderly. When going out, you must wear a scarf, which is good for preventing hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Knee. The cold of the knee can lead to the contraction of local muscles and blood vessels in the joint, causing joint pain. The key to protect the knee joint is to keep warm and cold, wear knee pads, or choose woolen pants with thickened knees, and pay attention not to exercise too much. In addition to winter, in rainy and snowy days and summer, the knee joint should not be cold and damp.
ear Ears are small in size, have a large area in contact with air, and heat is easily dissipated. In addition, the ear skin is thin, and the auricle lacks the protection of subcutaneous fat, which is easy to grow chilblain. Therefore, when going out, you must "put on" warm coats, you can put on ear bags, or cover your ears with wide hats and scarves. When you enter the warm room from the outdoor, you can quickly rub your ears with your hands to make them warm up quickly. Massage and rub the auricle every morning, noon and evening for about 5-10 minutes each time.
Nose. The nose is often exposed. If the nasal mucosa is exposed to cold air, mucus secretion will be reduced, capillaries will become brittle, and the "screen" function of the nose will become worse, which will lead to germs entering the lungs and increase the chance of respiratory infection. Wear a cotton mask when going out, but it is best not to cover it with a scarf to prevent bacteria or fabric fibers from entering the nasal cavity. When it is cold, you can massage your nose every day. After rubbing the outside of your thumb together, massage it up and down 30 times along the bridge of your nose and nose. Doing it once before getting up early and once before going to bed at night can enhance the blood circulation of the nose and improve the cold tolerance.
Back. If the back is the yang in the yang, if the back is neglected to keep warm, it will be easily invaded by the evil of wind and cold, which will damage the yang of the human body and lead to the decline of immune function. It is best to wear a cotton vest or wool vest in winter. When the weather is good, don’t forget to sunbathe your back. The heat flow will make your whole body comfortable.
Massage acupoints to help keep your body warm.
1. Jianjing point
Massage Jianjing point can not only get blood circulation for the first time, but also make your shoulders and neck warmer, and can also help you relieve neck and shoulder pain and stiff neck.
The specific operation method is: the massaged person takes a sitting position, the massager stands behind him, his hands are open, his four fingers are close together, and he naturally rests on the shoulder well of the massaged person, and the four fingers and his thumb make a rhythmic grip relatively hard. The strength should not be too heavy and the time should not be too long. Especially people with hypertension or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should not overdo it.
2. Shenque
Shenque point is an important point for longevity. Before going to bed every night, we can rub our hands on the navel and press them alternately clockwise and counterclockwise until they get hot. This will make our abdomen warm, thus making our face rosy, and can also relieve abdominal pain, bowel sounds, edema and swelling, diarrhea and proctoptosis.
3. Ears
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the kidney opens to the ear" and massage the ears frequently in winter can not only prevent chilblain, but also contribute to the health care of the kidney and the smooth flow of qi and blood. Here are the three most commonly used methods.
Pull the earlobe: Rub the earlobe with your thumb and forefinger until it is hot, and then pull the earlobe down 15-20 times.
Lift the tip of the ear: hold the upper contour of both ears with your own hands, so as to properly lift the tip of the ear. When lifting, press and rub the tip of the ear with your thumb and forefinger, and wait until it is hot.
Rubbing the helix: put our thumb on the inside of the helix and the other four fingers on the outside of the helix, gently knead for 2-5 minutes, and then lift it up, as long as you feel hot.
4. Dazhui
Dazhui point is the meeting of "Sanyang" and "Du meridian", where the whole body yang meets. Massage Dazhui is equivalent to turning on the main switch of the whole body "heating".
The selection method of Dazhui point is: when you bow your head, the most obvious depression below the bony process behind the neck. When taking a shower at home, you can put the shower head at the back of your neck and rinse it with hot water continuously, which can make you feel warm all over in cold season. Generally, the shower time should not be too long (no more than 20 minutes). People who are weak or accompanied by cardiovascular diseases should also reduce the time as appropriate, and the water temperature should be around 40℃.
5. Yangchi
Yangchi point, as the name implies, is the place where the yang gathers, which is located at the midpoint of the wrist back striation. Stimulating Yangchi point takes a long time, and the force should be slow. Pressing and kneading with both hands alternately can relieve the symptoms of cold hands.
6. Laogong
In the palm of our hand, there is a Laogong point, which is the point where the tip of the middle finger points when one finger makes a fist. The five elements of Laogong point belong to fire, so you can do anti-clockwise massage by pressing, rubbing and other methods. Pressing each point for about 10 minutes, 2-3 times a day, can play the role of warming hands, nourishing the mind and promoting sleep.
7. Zusanli
"Lingshu" records: "If the yang is insufficient and the yin is excessive, the intestines will scream abdominal pain in the cold … … Tuned to Zusanli. " In autumn and winter, you often press Zusanli, which can replenish the middle energizer and make the lower limbs warm.
The acupoint selection method of Zusanli is: when the leg is bent, you can see a small bone higher than the skin on the outside of the knee joint, which is the outer knee eye. From the outer knee eye, you can find Zusanli at four horizontal fingers. When you massage, you usually use your thumb to focus on Zusanli, press it vertically, and knead it slowly. The other four fingers are clenched or opened, which plays a supporting role, so that the stimulation can fully reach the deep layer of muscle tissue and produce feelings such as acid, numbness, swelling and pain. After a few seconds, gradually relax and repeat the operation several times.
8. Yongquan
The place where many people are most afraid of the cold is their feet, which can’t be warmed by wearing cotton shoes. We also have a "heating" switch on our feet, which is Yongquan point.
Yongquan point is located in the center of the foot, in the front 1/3 depression of the sole, which is an important point for health preservation and disease prevention, especially suitable for the elderly with kidney deficiency, fear of cold, fatigue and listlessness. As the saying goes, "If you want the elderly to be safe, the spring will always be warm", it is suggested that you rub your feet together every day, or rub your left foot with your right hand and your right foot with your left hand. Sticking to massage can make you energetic, strengthen your physique and improve your ability to keep out the cold. (People’s Health Network is integrated from Health News, Life Times, People’s Daily Overseas Edition, Family Doctor Online, Qilu Evening News)
