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Strengthening the body and protecting health, traditional Chinese medicine experts prescribe 'lifestyle prescriptions'

2026-05-06   

In late spring, everything is full of vitality, and how to enhance immunity has become a hot topic of public concern. The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine recently held a press conference, where experts explained in detail how traditional Chinese medicine can enhance the body's vitality and promote overall health. Ouyang Bo, Deputy Director of the Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Ethnic Minority Medicine of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced that the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon emphasizes that "positive qi is stored in the body, and evil cannot be dried up". Traditional Chinese medicine is based on "positive qi" and "preventing diseases before they occur". It advocates moving the checkpoint forward, prevention is more important than treatment, and by identifying the constitution, caring for the spleen and stomach, regulating emotions and emotions, and harmonizing qi and blood, it consolidates the foundation of health. What is the 'righteous qi' referred to in traditional Chinese medicine? What is the difference between immunity and Western medicine? Zhang Jin, director of the Preventive Medicine Center at Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated that Zhengqi is the sum of all functions of the human body to maintain life activities and resist the invasion of external pathogens, covering the balance of organ functions, qi, blood, yin and yang, including learning, work, adaptability to the environment, repair ability, self-healing ability, mental state, and other aspects; The term "immunity" commonly used in Western medicine focuses more on the specific ability of the immune system to recognize and eliminate foreign pathogens. Compared to the two, Zhengqi is a more macroscopic comprehensive concept, "Zhengqi is the 'root', and immunity is the 'fruit'. Once Zhengqi is sufficient, immunity will naturally be coordinated and orderly. How to improve positive energy? Zhang Jin summarized five key points: firstly, maintaining the spleen and stomach, which are the foundation of postnatal development and the source of qi and blood biochemistry; Secondly, in accordance with the four seasons, adjust one's daily diet according to the laws of spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage; The third is to regulate emotions and maintain a calm and composed demeanor; The fourth is moderate work and rest, with appropriate balance between movement and stillness, to avoid overexertion, gas consumption, or stagnation caused by excessive relaxation; The fifth is to have sufficient sleep, follow the circadian rhythm, and sleep well in the "noon nap". She emphasized that improving one's positive energy does not rely on a single tonic, but on adjusting one's lifestyle in all aspects. The emphasis on enhancing positive energy varies among different groups of people. Ouyang Bo reminds that children and adolescents should focus on developing good living habits; The weight of adults can relieve stress, harmonize the body and mind, and improve sub-health status; The elderly population needs to balance chronic disease management and rehabilitation care. Ding Wenjing, chief physician of Tianmu Town Community Health Service Center in Beichen District, Tianjin, reminds that children are in the stage of growth and development, and their immune systems are not yet mature. However, as long as they are properly cared for, their recovery ability is strong. By using pediatric massage, dietary therapy, and reasonable living habits, the spleen and stomach can be strengthened, qi and blood can be abundant, and natural qi can be sufficient, which can reduce the incidence of diseases. Jiang Quan, director of the Rheumatology Department at Guang'anmen Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, proposes a "three-step regulation method" for professionals who stay up late, sit for long periods of time, and experience high stress. The first step is to nourish the heart and spleen, which is the source of qi and blood. It is recommended to go to bed before 11 pm, take a nap for 15 to 30 minutes at noon, and drink red date and longan tea in daily life; The second step is to promote qi and blood circulation and energy flow. After sitting for 40 to 60 minutes, get up and move for 5 to 10 minutes. You can also tap the outer thigh gallbladder meridian to invigorate yang energy; The third step is to relieve stress by focusing on breathing for 10 minutes every day, massaging the Danzhong acupoint (the midpoint of the line connecting the two nipples) to widen the chest and regulate qi. Zhang Jin reminds that the fundamental reason for the decline in immunity in the elderly is the gradual decline of kidney qi and organ function. The core of regulation is to "strengthen the body and prevent evil". For this reason, the elderly can properly eat walnuts, black sesame, black beans, etc. to help tonify the kidney and essence, and use yams, lotus seeds, white lentils, coix seeds, etc. to cook Congee or soup to help strengthen the spleen and qi; Pay attention to keeping warm and cold, especially protecting the head, neck, back, feet and other parts; Exercise for 30 minutes every day, and choose techniques such as the Eight Section Brocade, with slight sweating as the degree. (Looking into the New Era)

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