MInor Cold is the fifth Solar Term of Winter period. It falls on 6 Jan 2024 (Sat).
The accumulative cold of winter makes this period the coldest.
It is recommended to keep warm, sunbathe regularly and nourish the body moderately.
小寒是冬季中的第五个节气，日期为2023年1月6日（星期六）。
从气象记录中，此时节为冬季当中最冷的时节。养生保健方面，要多注意从御寒保暖驱寒邪，坚持适度体育锻炼，定时晒晒太阳，健康食补提升阳气为主，减甜增苦，切记不可大补。
Health Tip 1: Guangxi Liubao Tea
养生小帖士1: 广西六堡茶
Recipe:
Guangxi Liubao Tea
Benefits:
– Improve blood circulation, warm the extremities.
Ingredients:
– Guangxi Liubao Tea Leaves 5g
Instructions:
– Warms up a teapot and tea cups, and put the tea leaves in the pot.
– Flush with boiling water for the first time.
– Add new boiling water.
– Simmer for 1 minute and serve.
– (Optional) Repeat 2nd to 4th Step until the taste of tea fades away.
食谱：
广西六堡茶
功效：
活血行气，温经散寒。
材料：
– 广西六堡茶 5克
步骤：
– 温壶温杯后，将茶叶放入茶壶中。
– 将沸水倒入壶，迅速将第一遍洗茶的热水倒出。
– 再次往壶里注入适量沸水，坐杯1分钟后，倒入茶杯中即可享用。
– 选择性重复第2-4步直到茶味淡去。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1.Zhiyang Point (GV9)
Location:
In the depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra (T7).
Expose the upper back to the morning sun for approximately 5~10min each time.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before actions.
1. 至阳穴（DU9）
位置：
在第7胸椎棘突下凹陷中。在两肩胛骨下角连线的中点处。
在晨阳下晒5 – 10分钟。
*若您有任何疑问，建议在进行此步骤前，咨询您的中医师。