“Health preservation (养生, yǎng shēng) is both a verb and a noun. It originally referred to various methods of nurturing life, enhancing physical constitution, and preventing diseases to achieve longevity. The term ‘养’ (yǎng) means to nourish, maintain, and supplement; while ‘生’ (shēng) refers to life, existence, and growth. In modern terms, ‘health preservation’ refers to proactive activities for physical and mental care based on the laws of human life processes. Maintenance involves following the laws of life through moderate exercise and external care to allow the body and skin to rest and recover their functions, which is the first aspect of health preservation; cultivation refers to broadening one’s perspective, opening one’s heart, and gaining extensive knowledge, allowing the mind and body to achieve a state of tranquility and refinement through moral and personal development.
Health preservation is a significant concern for many people, as it involves regulating the body and improving sub-health conditions. Health is something that everyone must prioritize, and thus, everyone should pay attention to daily health preservation. Let us explore some methods of health preservation:
Light and Regular Diet
The correct method of health preservation is to maintain a regular and light diet. A light diet emphasizes low oil, low salt, and low sugar, and does not simply mean vegetarianism or dieting to control weight and reduce caloric intake. Many people develop diseases due to improper eating habits, while the correct approach is to have regular meals that provide nutrition on time to ensure the digestive system operates normally. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid strong-flavored seasonings and greasy or stimulating foods to ensure a nutritious and healthy diet. Supplementing with vitamins, dietary fiber, and protein is beneficial for body maintenance. For those with weak constitutions, foods like buckwheat, coix seed (薏苡仁, yì yǐ rén), soy milk (豆浆, dòu jiāng), mung beans (绿豆, lǜ dòu), apples (苹果, píng guǒ), sesame (芝麻, zhī ma), and walnuts (核桃, hé táo) are recommended. A light and nourishing diet refers to meals prepared with slightly cool food items, such as pears (梨, lí), lotus root (藕, ǒu), shepherd’s purse (荠菜, jiè cài), and lily bulbs (百合, bǎi hé).
Regular Exercise
Proper health preservation requires engagement in physical exercise. The benefits of regular exercise are numerous; it not only promotes caloric expenditure but also helps maintain normal levels of various health indicators. Many people gradually gain weight, leading to abnormal blood pressure, blood lipids, or blood sugar levels, and even fat infiltration in the liver, resulting in fatty liver disease. By actively participating in exercise, one can enhance blood circulation, ensure timely caloric expenditure, and boost metabolism, thereby achieving the goals of health preservation. Additionally, one may notice improvements in endocrine function and cardiovascular health.
Regular Sleep Schedule
The correct method of health preservation is to go to bed early and rise early, maintaining a regular sleep schedule. A person spends about 1/3 of their life sleeping. Regulating sleep patterns can better combat aging and reduce the production of free radicals. Additionally, having abundant energy and enhanced immunity, as well as maintaining stable endocrine function, is also dependent on a regular sleep schedule. Prolonged late nights and irregular sleep can gradually wear down the body, accelerating the degenerative changes in the brain and increasing the risk of liver dysfunction.
Foot Soaking Before Sleep
Soaking your feet before bed can help you sleep better and deeper. Combined with gentle foot massage, it positively impacts the nervous system, stimulates blood circulation, regulates blood flow, and balances the body. This practice promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, and restores balance between thoughts and emotions, leading to a sense of well-being. It enhances brain focus and controls anxiety, while also increasing energy levels when feeling fatigued. Foot soaking naturally helps the body achieve internal balance, maintaining stable health and assisting the brain in adjusting itself to achieve bodily equilibrium.
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