On the 20th, the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine held a special press conference on "Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Promotion Methods" to introduce the basic knowledge and practice precautions of traditional Chinese medicine health promotion methods. At the meeting, Dai Jingang, a researcher at the Medical Experimental Center of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "timely health preservation" and "harmony between man and nature". Spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage are the laws of nature, as well as the laws of changes in yin, yang, qi, and blood in the human body. In winter, the main practice is "closed storage", so practicing traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness exercises in winter is significantly different from summer, mainly in the following aspects. The first step is to choose the right time and follow the principle of "sleeping in early and waking up late, waiting for sunlight". You can choose to exercise from 9am to 11am and from 2pm to 4pm in the afternoon when there is sufficient sunlight, avoiding before sunrise, late night, and heavy rain and snow weather to avoid the occurrence of cold evil damaging the sun. This is especially important for middle-aged and elderly people. The second is to choose a good location. It is recommended to practice indoors. If it is necessary to practice outdoors, choose areas that are sunny or leeward. The cold wind in winter is prone to invade the head, neck, and back where the Yang meridian gathers, which may cause colds, joint pain, and even cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems. The third is to grasp the intensity, the core is to "stop sweating lightly", and avoid sweating profusely. Excessive sweating in winter can easily lead to the leakage of yang energy, violating the principle of "winter storage". Practice with a warm body and normal qi and blood as the best state. The fourth is to prepare and tidy up. In winter, the muscles and bones are relatively stiff. Before practicing, you should warm up for 10-15 minutes by rotating and gently tapping the joints to move the muscles and bones. After exercising, immediately wipe off sweat to prevent cold and damp air from invading the body while the pores are open. Dai Jingang said that in summary, the core difference between summer exercise and summer exercise is that the yang energy is outside, and exercise conforms to the "divergent" nature. You can choose cool periods in the morning and evening, and the intensity can be slightly higher. Sweating is beneficial for heat dissipation and dampness elimination, and the focus is on "ventilation"; In winter, in accordance with the nature of "closed storage", the principle of "no disturbance to the yang" is followed, focusing on internal nourishment and accumulation rather than external consumption, and emphasizing "warm nourishment". (New Society)