by Angela Tian Zhu | 7 July, 2022 | Seniors & Dementia, Mental Health |
Winter solstice is a turning period from shortest day as it changes to become longer and longer in nature.
During this time of the year everything enters a state of dormancy, and animals hibernate. Human’s energy should be preserved to enhance mental and physical Health to prevent winter depression. We will be heather in next season.
Daily Tips:
- Early sleep and getting up later
- Eat and drink warm foods/drinks
- Keep the Dan Tian (Lower stomach), lower back, legs and feet warm
- For people with lung and heart conditions, keep the neck and chest warm
- Soak your feet in warm water before going to sleep – this helps you sleep better, improves blood circulation and alleviates cramping.
- Have a warm foot bath in the morning when you feel low and fatigued.
- Do not get over tired and avoid sweating too much.
- Avoid getting over emotional.
Tea and Food
- Ginger and honey tea is good for the energy.
- Lamb and ginger soup is good for the energy and for those who feel the cold.
- Eat more root foods such as carrots, beetroot, radishes and pumpkins, etc.
Exercise daily Mindfully, Gently, slower with deep breathing
Please preserve health in winter – this will help you be healthier for Spring.
Prevention and wisdom
Written by Angela Tian Zhu (Copy Right @ 2022)
Third generation Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner
Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructor
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