During the autumn equinox, day and night are equal. Traditional Chinese medicine promotes moistening dryness, maintaining balance, and harmonizing yin and yang.
Hua'er, did you know? The autumn equinox means the day and night are equally long. After this, the weather will gradually get cooler.
Yes, I also read in the newspaper that during the autumn equinox you should pay attention to wellness, especially moistening dryness. But I'm not really sure what to do specifically.
Traditional Chinese medicine values 'conservation.' After the equinox, yang energy starts to withdraw, so you should eat less spicy and fried food and more foods that moisten the lungs, like pears, white fungus, and Chinese yam.
I see, no wonder my throat has felt dry lately. Would drinking autumn pear syrup help?
Yes, and lily bulb soup or white fungus dessert are also good. You should also pay attention to exercise—tai chi or walking are suitable, but don't work up a heavy sweat.
What about dry skin? Lately my skin feels itchy after I shower.
Don't use water that's too hot, and apply moisturizer after washing. Chinese medicine also recommends soaking mulberries in water to drink, which nourishes yin and blood and is good for the skin.
That sounds really practical. I also feel that it's easy to get a little down in autumn. Maybe I should go out and get more sun, and chat with friends.
Exactly. At the autumn equinox, you should take care of your mood as well as your body. Stay positive, and winter will be much more comfortable.
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