The beginning of autumn means that nature has entered the “autumn mode”. The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine records: “In the third month of autumn, this is the time of peace, the weather is urgent, and the ground is bright.”
From the perspective of the changes in the rise and fall of yin and yang in the four seasons, at this time, the gasification movement of nature changes from “transformation” to “collection”, the yang gradually decreases, and the yin gradually becomes heavier.
But at this time, the residual heat of midsummer has not dissipated, and under the influence of the “last dog days” of the three dog days, the temperature may not drop but rise, and even “autumn tigers” may appear.
What should we pay attention to in health care during this special period?
“Two Movements” in Early Autumn
Mountain Climbing
Mountain climbing can strengthen heart and lung function and enhance disease resistance.
Climbing can significantly improve the strength of the waist and legs as well as the coordination and balance of the body.
Climbing can increase lung ventilation and vital capacity, enhance blood circulation, and increase cerebral blood flow.
Of course, climbing should avoid periods of low or high temperatures, and the speed should be slow. When going up and down the mountain, you can adjust to the temperature by adding or removing clothes.
However, patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, etc. should do what they can to prevent accidents.
Jogging
Jogging is an ideal autumn sport.
When jogging, the running speed is self-determined and the running distance is unlimited. It can enhance blood circulation and improve cardiopulmonary function.
Jogging can improve the blood supply to the brain and the oxygen supply to brain cells, and reduce cerebral arteriosclerosis.
Jogging can also effectively stimulate metabolism and increase energy consumption.
For healthy adults, jogging for about 40 minutes a day will not only reduce the risk of disease, but also enhance physical fitness and increase energy.