Do you get a cold, headache, or cold hands and feet when the weather gets cold? In winter, when Qi and blood are blocked, you can eat this way to improve your cold constitution.
Do you get headaches, cold hands and feet, or a cold when the weather gets cold? What’s the best way to eat when your Qi and blood are blocked in winter?
The temperature has dropped significantly in recent days, and many people are prone to headaches and discomfort due to the weather. Nutritionist Zhang Yuxi pointed out in the community that many people do not carry hats, woolen hats and other warm items when going out. Cold wind blowing over their heads from time to time can cause severe headaches, which often require returning home and taking painkillers before they improve.
Nutritionist Zhang Yuxi said that in fact, headaches due to cold wind may be a manifestation of “blocked Qi and blood.” This group of people are not only weak and sensitive to cold, and their hands and feet are prone to coldness, but they also often suffer from cold symptoms when cold waves hit. Therefore, moderate use of “food supplements” in traditional Chinese medicine health care can promote the circulation of qi and blood in the body, which may improve common problems such as headaches, cold hands and feet , or susceptibility to colds.
The so-called “food supplement” means eating the right foods according to the seasons to replenish nutrients for the body. As for what foods to eat to nourish the body and avoid eating too many calories? Nutritionist Zhang Yuxi emphasized that cold weather is prone to headaches and cold hands and feet. Foods that promote blood circulation can be supplemented to increase blood energy, such as ginger, sesame, red beans, yam, angelica, red dates, and wolfberry. In addition, you must also try to avoid raw and cold foods, such as salads, ice products, cold drinks, watermelon, sashimi, etc.
Nutritionists advise 4 things to pay attention to when taking supplements in winter to boost metabolism
In addition to supplementing with appropriate food ingredients, nutritionist Zhang Yuxi advises the public to pay attention to the following four points when taking supplements in winter, which can not only supplement the nutrients needed by the body, but also help metabolism:
Supplement vitamin A. Supplementing foods rich in vitamin A can prevent the risk of colds and colds in winter. Such as soy products, as well as pumpkin, carrots, papaya and other yellow fruits and vegetables.
Take vitamin D. In winter, when the days are short and the nights are long, vitamin D can be supplemented through diet. For example, salmon, mackerel, egg yolks, and mushrooms are all good sources of vitamin D.
Warm the stomach before taking tonic. When taking supplements in winter, you should first “warm up” the intestines and stomach, allowing the intestines and stomach to warm up before supplementing nutrients. Beef stew, mutton stew, ribs soup, red dates and other ingredients can be added to the diet, which are foods that can warm the stomach. It should be noted that red meat should not be consumed in excess, and soups containing high sodium should also be consumed in moderation.
Drink more warm water. Helps metabolism and prevents the risk of blood vessels becoming sticky. Winter is the time when cardiovascular diseases tend to occur. People with related diseases or disease history should pay more attention to the risk of sudden myocardial infarction or coronary heart disease to avoid irreversible consequences such as sudden death.
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Are there any dietary risks associated with winter supplementation? Two major phenomena may be warning signs of “overcompensation”
According to the above, even though dietary supplements have certain effects on promoting blood circulation and dispelling cold, for those who have had three high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems in the past, they should pay more attention to the “interaction” between drugs and Chinese herbal medicines to avoid worsening symptoms. The Pharmacy Department of Losheng Sanatorium stated that people who have been taking drugs for lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, and lowering blood lipids for a long time should pay attention to the interactions between Chinese medicinal materials used in common dietary supplements and many drugs.
For example, the Pharmacy Department of Losheng Sanatorium said that “ginseng” can affect blood pressure. If taken together with antihypertensive drugs , the efficacy of the drug may be weakened and blood pressure control may be unstable; “licorice, astragalus, and ginseng” are suitable for those who are taking immunosuppressive drugs. For patients taking medication, it will reduce the immunosuppressive effect of the drug; another example is “wolfberry” that is often used in cooking. Although it helps lower blood sugar, if diabetic patients take wolfberry and hypoglycemic drugs together for a long time, the effect may be multiplied. Risk of hypoglycemia; in addition, patients taking anticoagulants (warfarin) and those who have had cardiac catheterization surgery may increase bleeding if their dietary supplements contain “dang quai and wolfberry”, which can activate blood circulation and remove blood clots. risk.
The Pharmacy Department of Losheng Sanatorium reminds the public that before taking supplements, you must first consult professionals, such as doctors, Chinese medicine practitioners, pharmacists or nutritionists, to confirm whether there is any interaction between the drugs you are taking and the herbs you want to take. After taking supplements, if you notice sore mouth or constipation, it means you may have over-supplied, and you must stop taking supplements. If you feel unwell, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible to find out the problem and avoid failing to take supplements which may endanger your health.
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