Great Cold and Health: Great Cold arrives at the end of the year, waiting for the return of spring

Today is January 20, 2025, the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month (Monday), the last of the 24 solar terms - Dahan. This solar term marks the arrival of the coldest time of the year, and it is also the end of winter, indicating that spring is approaching. In this cold and windy solar term, we should not only welcome the changes in nature, but also pay attention to our own health and welcome the arrival of the new year in the best condition. A folk proverb says: "When Dahan reaches its peak, the weather will gradually warm up in the days to come." Dahan is "the reverse extreme of cold"; it is "the beginning of spring for all things"; it is the end of winter and the prelude to spring. During this Dahan season, you should pay attention to the following points for health and wellness:

1. Challenges of severe cold

During the Great Cold, the cold is biting and unbearable. In northern my country, this cold is particularly evident, with rivers and lakes completely frozen, and the ground covered with ice and snow, presenting a scene of silver. In the south, although it is not as cold as in the north, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and it is also necessary to add clothes to prevent colds. Cold weather poses a great challenge to human health, especially for the elderly, children and the weak, which are more likely to cause health problems such as colds and respiratory diseases.

2. Keep warm and stay healthy

Facing the challenge of severe cold, keeping warm becomes the primary task of health preservation during the Great Cold solar term. People should pay special attention to keeping the head warm, because the head is one of the main parts of the body that dissipates heat. Wearing a hat, scarf, etc. can effectively prevent heat loss. In addition, keeping the feet warm is equally important, because the feet are the farthest part from the heart, the blood circulation is relatively poor, and they are easily attacked by cold. Choosing a pair of shoes and socks with good thermal insulation performance is essential to keep the body warm.

In addition to external warming measures, internal conditioning is equally important. Chinese medicine believes that during the Great Cold season, it is advisable to eat more warming foods, such as mutton, chicken, beef, etc. These foods are rich in calories and nutrients, which help the body to dispel the cold and keep warm. At the same time, you can also eat some warm foods such as ginger, jujube, longan, etc. in moderation to enhance the body's ability to resist the cold. In addition, drinking more water and eating more fruits and vegetables are also important measures to stay healthy.

3. Appropriate exercise and health preservation

Although the weather is cold during the Great Cold, moderate exercise is still essential. Exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism and enhance the body's immunity. However, it should be noted that excessive fatigue and excessive sweating should be avoided during exercise to avoid damaging yang energy and body fluids. In addition, warm-up exercises should be done before exercise to avoid sports injuries.

During the Great Cold, people can also try some traditional health-preserving methods, such as moxibustion and cupping, etc. These methods can warm the meridians, dispel cold and dampness, regulate qi and blood, and have a good effect on relieving the physical discomfort caused by cold weather.

4. Psychological Adjustment and Pleasure

In addition to keeping warm and conditioning the body, psychological adjustment is equally important. During the Great Cold season, people tend to feel down and depressed due to the cold weather and lack of sunlight. Therefore, we should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and participate in more social activities or hobbies to please the body and mind. At the same time, we can also relax and relieve stress by listening to music, reading, etc.

In short, the Great Cold is a time full of challenges and opportunities. In this cold season, we should pay special attention to our health and warmth, and maintain physical health and a happy mood through a reasonable diet, moderate exercise, traditional health methods, and psychological adjustment. Only in this way can we welcome the arrival of spring in the best condition and welcome the infinite possibilities brought by the new year.

The Great Cold and Health

The Great Cold arrives.

The cold and frozen clouds condensed.

Snow covers the mountains and rivers,

The cold wind howled in the forest.

Health preservation is important at this time.

Warming tonic should be done first.

Ginger soup warms the spleen and stomach.

Mutton strengthens your body.

Go to bed early and get up late,

Avoid the cold and maintain peace.

It is advisable to sweat slightly when moving.