August 7th this year is the beginning of autumn season. Li Qianqian, Deputy Chief Physician of acupuncture and moxibustion Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, said that as the beginning of the mid autumn of the 24 solar terms, it marks the turning point of the natural world where the yang qi gradually shrinks and the yin qi gradually grows. After the beginning of autumn, the temperature difference between day and night increases, the air humidity decreases, and "autumn dryness" becomes the main pathogenic evil qi. Dry evil is most likely to harm the lung system, and the key to health preservation lies in nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and nourishing yang to protect the lungs. In the beginning of autumn, as the climate characteristics of "yang dissipating and yin growing" become increasingly apparent, the human body is prone to discomfort such as dry cough, lack of phlegm, dry nasopharynx, and cracked skin. Li Qianqian reminds that if not properly maintained at this time, lung function may be easily affected, and spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness caused by summer greed may also lead to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other conditions. At the same time, the beginning of autumn is also an important node to adapt to the "autumn harvest" and adjust the physical and mental state. Reasonable arrangement of diet and daily life can help enhance the body's resistance in autumn. How to maintain good health during the beginning of autumn? Li Qianqian suggested that in daily life, one should follow the principle of 'lying down early and waking up early, and being excited with the rooster' in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, and follow the qi of autumn harvest. One can go to bed at the hour of Hai (21-23 o'clock) and get up at the hour of Mao (5-7 o'clock). A regular sleep rhythm can enhance the body's ability to resist dryness and evil; In terms of diet, it is advisable to nourish yin and moisten dryness. In daily life, one can eat more ingredients such as autumn pears, lilies, yams, almonds, etc. They have the effects of generating fluids, moistening dryness, nourishing yin and clearing the heart, tonifying the lungs, spleen and kidneys, and moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. At the same time, it is important to be cautious when consuming spicy and warm foods such as ginger and Sichuan peppercorns to avoid damaging the body fluids; Reduce the intake of grilled and fried foods to prevent dryness and heat generation. After the beginning of autumn, those with dryness and evil invading the lungs can drink Xuanmai Ganju drink (10 grams of Xuanshen, 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, and 6 grams of Platycodon grandiflorum), or apply Yin nourishing and lung moistening ointment containing Ophiopogon japonicus and sand ginseng at the Feishu acupoint; Those with spleen and stomach deficiency cold can try to moxibustion Shenque point with ginger, and can cooperate with poria yam Congee (15g poria, 30g yam, 50g japonica rice) for dietotherapy. Both exercise and emotional regulation cannot be ignored. Li Qianqian said that one can practice the "呬" character in the six character formula of traditional Chinese medicine breathing, exhalation, and absorption techniques, facing the West in the morning and combining it with chest expansion exercises to promote lung qi; Traditional guidance techniques such as Tai Chi and Ba Duan Jin are also very suitable, and the intensity of exercise is measured by "physical exertion without fatigue". Emotionally, autumn is prone to melancholy, which can be regulated through mindfulness meditation to avoid negative emotions damaging lung function. In addition, "autumn freezing" should follow the principle of gradual reduction. When the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius, clothing should be slowly reduced. If the temperature drops by more than 8 degrees Celsius within 24 hours, clothing should be added in a timely manner. At the same time, special attention should be paid to protecting the Dazhui acupoint (seventh cervical vertebra), Shenque acupoint (navel), and Yongquan acupoint (sole). Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay special attention to keeping their necks warm to avoid blood pressure fluctuations. (New Society)