Song on Health Preservation in the Four Seasons

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This post was last edited by Thank goodness you're here on 2015-10-31 22:14. With the arrival of spring, flowers bloom and all things come to life. Go to bed late and rise early, to seek springs and enjoy the greenery. Singing with hair loose, walking slowly in the courtyard. Undress late to protect yin and nourish essence. Going against it harms the lungs; in summer, coldness arises. In hot summer with excessive sweating, be careful of yang depletion. Work in the morning and evening, rest at noon. Avoid the cold, and be careful of the heat’s menace. Eat frequently in moderate amounts, and maintain a calm and peaceful state of mind. Reversing it brings sorrow; autumn brings suffering. As autumn brings cooler temperatures, dryness becomes more severe. Sweet and moist is the first choice; spiciness should be avoided. Add clothes slowly to avoid exposure to frost. Climbing heights to eat fruits helps nourish yin and increase acidity. Going against it harms the lungs, causing coughing and diarrhea with anxiety. Winter is for retention and concealment, so as not to disturb yang. Go to bed early and rise late, waiting for the sunlight. Seek warmth to avoid the cold, and be careful not to damage yin through sweating. Avoid spicy foods in the diet, as it can deplete one’s vital energy. Going against it harms the kidneys; spring illnesses cause weakness and anxiety. Source: Eat for Health Network