Nowadays, more and more people have invested in health care. In order to have a healthy body and reduce the risk of disease, people spend a lot of money to buy expensive healthcare products. However, health is not as troublesome and expensive as imagined, seize the golden time of health every day, without spending a penny to maintain body health.
According to Chinese medicine, the half hour after a meal is the key period for health preservation. Some self-healing methods performed within half an hour after a meal can enhance the vital energy and achieve better health effects.
Why the half hour after a meal is so important for health preservation? There are a few reasons:
1. Food essence and nutrients are most easily absorbed within half an hour after a meal. Self-healing methods during this period can supplement Qi and blood, nourish organs and enhance absorption of nutrients.
2. The vital energy of the spleen and stomach are most active within half an hour after a meal to promote digestion. Self-healing methods at this time can harmonize the spleen and stomach, strengthen digestion and reduce food stagnation.
3. All the organs, viscera, Qi and blood are most concentrated in the digestive system within half an hour after a meal. Self-healing methods during this short period of time can benefit the vital organs directly and quickly.
4. There is increased blood flow to the abdomen after a meal. Self-healing methods can enhance the healthy circulation and distribute the nutrients fully.
So what are some effective self-healing methods after a meal?
• Take a short walk. Walking after meals promotes blood circulation and helps digestion.
• Massage the abdomen. Applying warmth and pressure to the abdomen can regulate Qi and soothe the stomach.
• Drink warm water. Warm water enhances digestion and circulation to aid absorption of nutrients.
• Practice deep breathing. Taking some deep breaths helps relax the body and stimulates the digestive organs.
• Limit excessive talking, TV, phone use. mental rest lets the spleen and stomach concentrate on digestion.
• Practice food combining for optimal digestion. Eating certain foods together in the right combination improves digestion and absorption.
Using multiple self-healing methods together within half an hour after meals is the key to optimizing health, activating the body’s self-healing abilities and achieving wellness from within.
When is the best time of day to keep healthy?
1. Half an hour after breakfast
After a night’s sleep, the body’s functions gradually return to normal. 7 to 9 o ‘clock is when the stomach is in season. The stomach channel is a multi-qi and blood meridians, from the face through the chest and abdomen to the feet. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the sources of Qi and blood biochemistry, and often beating the stomach channel can promote the generation and operation of qi and blood, and slow down the aging rate. After breakfast 30 minutes can be appropriate to beat the stomach meridian, the specific method is to follow the direction of the stomach meridian, the palms of both hands from top to bottom respectively tap the face, chest and abdomen, and knee joints, feet; The whole process should pay attention to the gentle movement, not excessive force. This method can promote the digestion of food, promote the movement of qi and blood, and enhance the function of zang-fu organs.
2. 30 minutes after lunch
After a busy morning of study or work, all body functions need a proper rest, so that they can complete the next work or study. 11:00 ~ 13:00 is noon, and it is the key moment of Yin and Yang alternation and Qi-blood exchange, this stage of the heart meridian is in season, Yang is strong, and Yin is born. After lunch 30 minutes may wish to close your eyes, can let the whole body relax, Or take a lunch break for a while to promote the transition of the Yang and Yin qi balance and regulate the function of zang-fu organs. When you close your eyes to rest, you can beat the heart meridian and press the Lao Gong point, which can stimulate the heart meridian Qi and blood and play a refreshing and waking effect.
3. 30 minutes after dinner
After a whole day of tired work, the body is very tired, has insufficient Qi and blood, and needs enough rest to restore physical strength and energy. The period from 21:00 to 23:00 belongs to haishi, and the Sanjiao Meridian is in season. Sanjiao syndrome is the largest fu-organ in the six organs, covering a wide range of meridians. During this period, you should lie in bed and rest, which can nourish your veins and maintain the balance of Yin and Yang. Improve sleep quality by soaking your feet in hot water and combing your hair with your fingers 30 minutes after dinner. It should be noted that when combing hair with fingers, appropriate force should be applied, and at the same time, press the Fengfu point, Fengchi point, and Baihui point. The water temperature of the foot bath should not be too high, generally around 38~40 ° C, and the foot bath should be controlled within 20 minutes.
Warm reminder
It can be seen that 30 minutes after three meals a day is the golden period of health, as long as you can maintain the balance of Yin and Yang, maintain good health, and achieve the purpose of prolonging life. It is worth noting that the noon nap time can not be too long, it is best to control it within 30 minutes.