Beginning of Spring is the first Solar Term of Spring period. It falls on 4 February 2024 (Sun). The beginning of Spring symbolizes the birth of all things including the start of warmth and sunshine of a new year. The transition from the cold winter to a warmer season may see the start of new ailments such as common cold.
During this period, it is recommended to align to the nature of rising warmth to cultivate our body’s Yang energy by ingesting sweet and spicy food.
立春是是春季的第一个节气，日期为2024年2月4日（星期日）。
今天起，春天开始了。
春天万物生发，气温、日照和降雨会明显增多。气流交替之时，我们应当持续注意保暖，防止疾病的发生。我们也应当顺应此时的生发之性，把身体内的阳气生发出来。饮食方面，我们应该选一些辛甘发散特质食物，少吃酸味食物。
Health Tip 1: Fritillaria Cirrhosa and Pear Drink
养生小帖士1: 川贝梨
Recipe:
Fritillaria Cirrhosa and Pear Drink
Benefits:
– Soothe the lungs and clears phlegm
Ingredients:
– Pear 1pc
– Fritillaria Cirrhosa 5g
– Rock Sugar (Add to taste)
Instructions:
– Wash the ingredients.
– Peel the skin of the pear, remove stem and seeds, cut into cubes.
– Crush the Fritillaria Cirrhosa.
– Place all the ingredients into a bowl.
– Put into a steamer and steam until fully cooked.
食谱：
川贝梨
功效：
滋阴清热，润肺化痰。
材料：
– 梨 1个
– 川贝 5克
– 冰糖 适量
步骤：
– 将材料用清水洗净。
– 将梨去皮、核，切块。
– 将川贝压碎。
– 将所有材料放进一个瓷碗中。
– 放上蒸炉蒸熟即可享用。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1. Dadun Point (LR1)
Location:
On the lateral side of the dorsum of the big toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the base of the nail.
Massage gently in circular motion, approximately 20 times to stimulate the point.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.
1. 大敦穴（LR1）
位置：
在足大趾外侧端，趾甲角旁0.1寸处。
轻轻打圈按揉上述穴位约20次。
*若您有任何疑问，建议在进行穴位按摩前，咨询您的中医师。