On the 5th, we will welcome the third solar term of the 24 solar terms, "Awakening of Insects", which is also the beginning of the mid spring season. Traditional Chinese medicine experts believe that during this period, as temperatures rise and rainfall increases, it is easy to induce various diseases. People need to pay attention to regulating the liver, nourishing the liver, and caring for yang qi in order to maintain health and prevent diseases. Liu Zhengtang, chief physician of the Department of Geriatrics at Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the temperature fluctuation during the Jingzhe solar term is significant, which can easily cause respiratory diseases such as colds and flu; Spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, causing an increase in allergens in the air, which can easily trigger diseases such as allergic rhinitis and asthma; The spring temperature is suitable, and bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms are active in reproduction, which can easily cause digestive system diseases such as acute gastroenteritis and food poisoning. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the Wood of the Spring genus is associated with Shaoyang, which is responsible for promoting hair growth and sprouting. The five organs correspond to the liver, and the liver prefers to be smooth and strong, but dislikes depression Liu Zhengtang said that during the Awakening of Insects solar term, attention should be paid to regulating and nourishing the liver, as well as taking care of the relatively weak and immature newborn yang. If the liver loses its balance and the yang qi does not spread smoothly, the body is prone to discomfort such as dizziness, insomnia, drowsiness, and fatigue. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, how to prevent or respond to common health problems during this period? Liu Mengyang, an attending physician in the Department of Geriatrics at Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, suggests choosing appropriate liver nourishing foods, such as spinach, which helps nourish yin and calm the liver, and spring bamboo shoots, which have the effects of clearing heat, resolving phlegm, nourishing qi, and nourishing the stomach; Brew a liver soothing and spleen strengthening tea consisting of rose, tangerine peel, Poria cocos, and hawthorn in boiling water, three times a week; Go to bed early and wake up early to ensure sufficient sleep; Avoid reducing clothing too early to prevent exposure to cold; Participate in outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and admiring flowers appropriately, maintain a relaxed mood, and avoid arguments and anger. Some traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods can also have a health and wellness effect. Liu Mengyang introduced that before going to bed, "pushing the liver meridian" means pushing it from the inner thigh where the Yin Bao acupoint is located to the knee, 50 times on each side, which can have the effect of soothing the liver, regulating qi, helping sleep, and nourishing appearance; Using a warming yang jar can help with yang qi, stimulate qi and blood, and prevent diseases and promote physical fitness. (New Society)