Major Cold 大寒

WHAT IS MAJOR COLD? 何为大寒?

Major Cold is the last Solar Term of Winter period. It falls on 20 Jan 2023 (Sat). The end of a season also implies the beginning of a new season; the beginning of Spring. All things are preparing to sprout again. The human body’s Yang energy is rising. 

During this period, we should slow down on the tonics.

大寒是二十四节气中的第二十四个节气,日期为2023年1月20日(星期六)。
今日是全年最后一个节气,也是一年的尾声。气温持续偏低,天地万物潜伏闭藏,我们应持续顺应自然规律,按个人的体质适量进补。可选择益气补阳之品,以增强肌体抵御外邪的能力。而无论食补还是药补,都应当逐渐减少用量,以便适应即将到来的春季之舒畅、生发的季节特点。

Health Tip 1: Saffron Tea
养生小帖士1: 红花茶


Recipe:
Saffron Tea

Benefits:
– Promote blood circulation, relieve pain.

Ingredients:
– Saffron 3g 

Instructions:
– Place the saffron in a glass.
– Add 150ml boiling water.
– Simmer for 5-10min and serve.

食谱:
红花茶

功效:
活血化淤,通经止痛。

材料:
– 红花 3克

步骤:
– 将红花放入玻璃杯中。
– 在杯里注入 150 毫升的沸水。
– 浸泡 5-10 分钟后即可享用。

Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩

1. Yingxiang Point (LI20)

Location:

On the face, in the nasolabial sulcus, at the level of the inferior border of the ala of the nose.

Massage gently in circular motion 20 times to stimulate the point.

*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.

1.  迎香穴(LI20)

位置:
在鼻翼外缘中点旁开0.5寸当鼻唇沟中。

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。