How to preserve the yang energy in the body

Preserving Yang Qi in the body needs to be achieved through regular work and rest, moderate exercise, warming and nourishing diet, emotional regulation and avoiding excessive consumption. Yang Qi is the power source of human life activities and is closely related to immunity and metabolic functions.

1. Regular work and rest

Falling asleep before 11 o'clock at night helps the liver and gallbladder meridian run and promotes the growth of Yang Qi. Staying up late for a long time will deplete kidney yang, leading to listlessness and cold hands and feet during the day. It is recommended to fix the bedtime to ensure 7-8 hours of deep sleep, and take a 30-minute nap at noon to replenish yang energy.

2. Moderate exercise

Soothing exercises such as Baduanjin and Tai Chi can stimulate Yang energy without dissipating it. Exercise 3-5 times a week, with the body sweating slightly to avoid sweating after strenuous exercise. In winter, you can choose to take a walk at noon when the sun is abundant to replenish your physical energy with the help of natural yang energy.

3. Warm and nourishing diet

Eat mutton, longan, ginger and other warm foods in moderation to avoid raw and cold foods that may damage the spleen yang. Drinking ginger and jujube tea in the morning can warm the mid-burn, and in winter, you can use angelica, ginger and mutton soup to warm and replenish kidney yang. Long-term cold drinks, sashimi, etc. will directly consume the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach.

4. Emotional regulation

Negative emotions such as anxiety and depression can cause Qi stagnation and affect the growth of Yang Qi. You can relieve stress and maintain a peaceful mind through meditation and deep breathing. Long-term emotional depression may cause symptoms of Yang Qi stagnation such as chest tightness and irregular menstruation.

5. Avoid overconsumption

Excessive indulgence, long-term fatigue, and long-term living in a cold and humid environment will accelerate the loss of Yang Qi. Pay attention to keeping your waist and abdomen warm in winter, and the air conditioning temperature should not be too low. After physical labor, high-protein foods should be added in a timely manner, and the frequency of sexual intercourse should be adjusted according to physical constitution.

Daily moxibustion on Guanyuan, Mingmen and other acupoints can be used to cultivate Yang Qi, but it should be used with caution in those with Yin deficiency and excessive Fire. When symptoms of yang deficiency such as persistent chills and diarrhea occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment for syndrome differentiation and conditioning. Note that warming tonic needs to be done step by step. Sudden supplementation may cause internal heat. Therefore, you should consult a Chinese medicine practitioner when taking supplements in summer. Keep the living environment dry and ventilated, avoid getting exposed to rain and water, and get enough sun exposure to help Yang Qi naturally grow.