Spring breeze brings warmth, and all things revive. Spring is not only the season for the birth and development of all things, but also a critical period for the human body to nourish the body and mind, and prevent diseases. On March 18th, the National Health Commission held a press conference with the theme of "Seasonal solar terms and health", inviting multiple experts to provide scientific and practical health and disease prevention suggestions on common health problems in spring. The spring temperature rises and human metabolism gradually becomes active, which is the "golden window period" for weight loss. Zhou Jipu, chief physician of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated with Capital Medical University, pointed out that spring health should focus on "hair growth and stretching", suitable for "moving up and warming up", but it should be done gradually, and it is not recommended to use high-intensity exercise or sweating to lose weight. The excessive sweating caused by sweating exercises can take away body fluids and energy reserves, leading to fatigue, eating disorders, sleep disorders, and other conditions. ”Zhou Jipu emphasized that it is advisable to exercise with a slight sweat. It is recommended to practice Eight Section Brocade or brisk walking for 15 minutes in the morning, use abdominal massage and squat in the afternoon, and do lateral stretching in the evening to achieve the effect of softening the liver and relaxing muscles. In addition, experts remind parents not to blindly give their children adult weight loss pills or apply other people's weight loss plans. TCM treatment emphasizes individual treatment and syndrome differentiation. Appropriate techniques such as oral administration of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion and massage, ear acupoint sticking and pressing should be used according to children's physique to regulate the function of viscera and achieve scientific weight reduction. Spring is also a high-risk period for persistent coughing after catching a cold. Zhou Jipu reminds that blindly using cold drugs can leave pathogenic factors in the body, leading to persistent coughing that cannot be cured. If you cough for too long, or if you experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, or worsening cough at night, you should seek medical attention promptly. As temperatures gradually rise, pollen allergies have become a concern for many people. Ma Tingting, chief physician of Beijing Century Altar Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, pointed out that many people believe that spring allergies are caused by admiring flowers such as peach blossoms and cherry blossoms, but the real "culprit" is often wind pollinated pollen from cypress, poplar, willow, and other plants. These pollen particles are small, lightweight, and can easily enter the respiratory tract and trigger allergies. Ma Tingting reminds that to distinguish pollen allergy from common cold, one can start with sneezing, nasal mucus, systemic symptoms, and duration. Allergies often result in frequent sneezing, with a clear snot from head to toe, rarely accompanied by fever symptoms, and lasting for a long time; A cold is accompanied by symptoms such as fever and fatigue, and usually resolves on its own within about a week. Some people who were not originally allergic to pollen are now allergic, and many people express doubts about this. Experts point out that firstly, due to global climate change, the flowering period has been prolonged, resulting in a continuous increase in pollen exposure in the air; Secondly, modern people are under a lot of pressure, staying up late, catching a cold, and working hard can all trigger immune imbalances, making them more prone to pollen allergies. Ma Tingting suggests that patients with pollen allergies should take timely protective measures, minimize going out during periods of high pollen concentration, and stay away from areas with dense flowers, plants, and trees. If going out, wear a mask, goggles, hat, and long sleeved clothes. Wash your face and nose promptly after returning home, close doors and windows, and turn on the air purifier. In addition, experts suggest that pollen allergy is a chronic allergic inflammation. Even if the symptoms temporarily alleviate, nasal mucosal inflammation may still exist. Premature discontinuation of medication can lead to recurrent symptoms, worsening of the condition, and even trigger allergic asthma, sinusitis, and reduce the effectiveness of subsequent medication. The correct way to take medication is to start the medication 1 to 2 weeks before the pollen season, follow the doctor's advice to take the medication in full and maintain the medication until the end of the pollen season or after the doctor's evaluation before stopping. (New Society)