Grain Rain is the final Solar Term of Spring period. It falls on 19 April 2024 (Fri). The amount of heat continues to rise and there may be an increase in allergy ailments such as asthma.
It is recommended to maintain regular meal times and reduce the amount of cold food to cultivate a healthy stomach function.
谷雨是春季的第六个节气，日期为2024年4月19日（星期五）。
今日是春季的最后一个节气，天气持续变暖，人们的户外活动增加。过敏体质的人群要注意防止花粉症及过敏性鼻炎、过敏性哮喘等。饮食方面，应减少高蛋白质、高热量食物的摄入。保健方面，此时节空气的湿度增大，加上气温升高，是胃病的多发期。因此我们要注意养护好自己的脾胃。
Health Tip 1: Chayote Tea
养生小帖士1: 佛手茶
Recipe:
Chayote Tea
Benefits:
– Strengthen stomach function, relief gastric discomfort.
Ingredients:
– Fresh or preserved chayote 12g
Instructions:
– Place the chayote into a cup.
– Pour 300ml boiling water into the cup, simmer and serve.
食谱：
佛手茶
功效：
健胃止痛
材料：
– 佛手瓜 （鲜品或腌制） 12克
步骤：
– 将佛手瓜放进饮水杯中。
– 冲入 300 毫升沸水，浸泡后即可享用。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1. Shangwan (CV13), Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV10)
Points
Location:
All the three points are located on the midline of the abdomen above the umbilicus.
Shangwan (CV13) is 5 cun above the umbilicus;
Zhongwan (CV12) is located 4 cun above the umbilicus;
and Xiawan (CV10) is located 2 cun above the umbilicus.
Massage the above 3 points using the palms of the hands with gentle downward strokes, approximately 50 times to stimulate the points.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.
1. 上脘穴（CV13）、中脘穴（CV12）、下脘穴（CV10）
位置：
上三穴皆处于上腹前正中线上。
上脘穴（CV13）当脐中上5寸处；
中脘穴（CV12）当脐中上4寸处；
下脘穴（CV10）当脐中上2寸处。
双掌重叠从上往下摩运三穴约50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。