The twenty-four solar terms—spring warmth, summer heat, autumn coolness, and winter cold.
How to eat, how to dress, how to exercise, and even how to handle intimacy—the ancients were actually incredibly meticulous?!
The rise and fall of the natural world is inextricably linked to human physiological and psychological functions?!
Following the way of health preservation according to the four seasons allows you to live to 120; otherwise, your lifespan is shortened and your descendants suffer?!
*The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon*: "The Yin and Yang of the four seasons are the root of all things. Therefore, the sages nourish Yang in spring and summer, and nourish Yin in autumn and winter, following the roots."
*Laozi*: "Man follows the Earth, Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature."
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter do not directly represent the temperature; the key lies in the solar terms!
When does the plum rain season begin and end, and when does it switch to afternoon thunderstorms?
"Don't put away your winter coat until you've eaten the May Dragon Boat Zongzi"—why do elders always say to wait until after the Dragon Boat Festival to store winter clothes?
The Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox split day and night equally, while the Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice accurately mark the longest day and the longest night.
—The wisdom of our ancestors is not without foundation!
**【Twenty-Four Solar Terms, Each with Its Own Do's and Don'ts】**
Spring brings birdsong and fragrant flowers, with everything flourishing... but beware of asthma attacks!
Is the Qingming Festival a high-risk period for hypertension? Have a cup of celery juice at the right time!
Take an "air bath" during the Minor Fullness (Xiaoman) term to let your skin breathe fresh air!
Surprisingly, it's not in summer! Is the Start of Autumn (Liqiu) the most suitable solar term for cold showers?
Wrapping yourself up like a zongzi before the cold wave hits might actually develop a cold-sensitive constitution?
**【Ancient Bedchamber Arts, Even Sex Follows the Seasons】**
*Records of Cultivating Nature and Extending Life*: "In spring, release essence once every three days; in summer and autumn, twice a month; in winter, keep the essence closed and do not release. The way of heaven is to store Yang in winter, and man should follow it to achieve longevity. One release in winter is equivalent to a hundred in spring."
The ancients were not as conservative as you think; various bedchamber secrets were not hidden, as long as you remember to adapt to the changes of the four seasons.
**【Fun Trivia, Supplement a Little Every Day】**
Although the name includes "Heat," why does the End of Heat (Chushu) occur after the Start of Autumn?
Is Minor Cold actually colder than Major Cold? Why is it called Minor Cold then?
They say "early to bed, early to rise" is good for health, but does waking up early during these specific solar terms actually harm the body?
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