Light snow is coming, it is the right time to keep healthy, there are some tips on how to "store in winter"

Snow flakes dance lightly and the cold wind whispers. The light snow covers the earth and everything is waiting.

Today (November 22) is the Minor Snow in the 24 solar terms, which indicates that nature will enter a stage of storage and accumulation of energy. The focus of health preservation should be on "storage".

"During the light snow season, the nights are long and the days are short, which is a good time to nourish yin and store essence." Li Xia, chief Chinese medicine doctor at Chao News Qianbao Health Station and Hangzhou Shangcheng District Hubin Street Community Health Service Center, said that it is recommended to go to bed early and get up late at this time to follow the law of the hidden yang energy in winter. It is best for the elderly to get up after the sun rises.

Winter is dry, so it is crucial to maintain adequate water intake. When drinking water, you should follow the principle of drinking small amounts and multiple times. In terms of daily exercise, you should not choose strenuous exercise to avoid leakage of yang energy. You can choose some gentle and efficient aerobic exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, Tai Chi, Ba Duan Jin, etc.

After the light snow, the temperature gradually drops, and respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, psychological diseases and other soy milk usher in the peak period. Cold prevention and warmth are still the main theme, especially do not let the head, back, feet and other parts get cold. Not only the body should be hidden, but also the emotions should be hidden. You can get more sun, get together with family and friends, and let your soul be comforted.

After giving some warm reminders about life, Dr. Li also recommended several delicious and healthy medicinal foods suitable for the current situation.

1. Angelica, ginger and mutton soup

Ingredients: 20 grams of angelica, 30 grams of ginger, 500 grams of mutton, and appropriate amounts of rice wine and seasonings.

Preparation method: Wash and cut the mutton into pieces, add angelica, ginger, rice wine and seasonings, and stew for 1 to 2 hours. It has the effects of replenishing qi and yin, warming the middle and replenishing deficiency, and stimulating appetite and strengthening strength.

2. Longan and walnut tea

Ingredients: 8-10 longan meat and walnut kernels, appropriate amount of brown sugar.

Method: Put longan meat and walnut kernels into a pot, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, add brown sugar for seasoning. It can replenish kidney essence, nourish qi and blood, and nourish lung yin. However, it should be noted that it is not suitable for diabetic patients to eat.