Heavy snow is the 21st solar term in the twenty-four solar terms. The time is December 7 or 8 of each year in the Gregorian calendar. It is also the end of the Ganzhi calendar and the beginning of the sub-month; at that time, the sun reaches the yellow longitude. 255 degrees. Heavy snow means that the weather is colder and the possibility of snowfall is greater than that of light snow. It does not mean that the amount of snowfall must be large. On the contrary, the precipitation in various places has further reduced after the heavy snowfall. "Xiaoxue pickled vegetables, Daxue cured meat" As soon as the heavy snow season arrived, every family was busy picking "salmon."

1. Food: It is suitable for tonic and exquisite.

  The temperature is lower during heavy snow, but the colder the weather, the more water you need to drink. Drinking plenty of water is conducive to the supply of oxygen, breathing smoothly, and maintaining good physical condition. Drink warm and hot water in winter, and insist on drinking a glass of plain water after getting up and before going to bed. In addition, eat more dark vegetables such as green peppers and tomatoes, as well as foods rich in vitamin C such as fresh dates, kiwi, citrus, and lemons. It is recommended to take hot porridge in the morning and diet for dinner to nourish stomach qi. Avoid sticky and cold food in winter.

      The heavy snow season is a good time for tonic. Tonic is mainly divided into food tonic and medicine tonic. Food tonic: Eat some warm tonic foods, such as mutton, beef and other meats, and eat more kidney-friendly foods, such as cashews, gorgon, ginkgo, walnuts, etc. In addition, eat more, such as black fungus, sesame, etc.-some, they can not only nourish kidney qi but also resist the cold, and can moisturize the lungs and produce fluid. The main purpose of Daxue Shibu is to replenish yang, but it should not be too mechanical. It should be selected according to the prosperity and decay of the yin and yang qi and blood, and the nature of the food. Medicinal tonics: especially for the elderly or people who are physically weak, they can also use some medicines for tonics while feeding. The commonly used tonics for the Daxue solar term are ginseng, astragalus, donkey-hide gelatin, winter and summer grass, wolfberry, etc., which can be used as a medicinal diet with meat. The purpose of health preservation can be achieved by paying attention to people, time, and place in medicine tonic.

2. OK: Sleep early and get up late and exercise moderately

 It is advisable to "sleep early and wake up late" during heavy snow. Go to bed early to nourish yang, and wake up late to consolidate yin. The best time for people to work and rest should be from 10 o'clock in the evening to 6 o'clock the next morning. Early to bed and late to wake up in winter are only fine-tuned on this basis. The temperature difference between morning and evening is huge. The elderly should be cautious and exercise properly to enhance their adaptability to climate change. In winter sports, warm-up activities should be done well, and jogging and brisk walking are the most suitable. Morning exercises should not be too early. When outdoor sports in winter, it is best to choose between 8 to 9 in the morning after the sun is out, or between 4 to 5 in the afternoon. When the air is turbid and the sky is covered by dense fog, it is best not to exercise outdoors, but instead do it indoors. In addition, the amount of exercise should be increased gradually during exercise. In addition, the amount of exercise should be increased gradually during exercise, especially running. It is not advisable to run violently for a long time suddenly. It is necessary to trot for a period of time, move the limbs and joints, and increase the amount of exercise after the body adapts.

3. Live: Pay attention to ventilation and moisturizing

 In addition to opening doors and windows during the day to allow air to flow, small vents should be opened at night for ventilation. Human cells secrete high concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate during the day, which can enhance cell function; at night, they secrete high concentration of cyclic guanosine monophosphate, which has the effect of weakening and inhibiting cell function. Therefore, in the middle of the night, the body's resistance is weakened and sick. People should pay special attention at night. Indoor moisturizing The room temperature is too high and the humidity is too low, it will cause physical discomfort, easy to develop diseases. In winter indoor moisturizing, apart from sprinkling some water on the ground every day, or mopping the floor with a wet mop to increase humidity, you can also put a basin of water near the heat dissipation facility to let the water evaporate slowly to keep the indoor air moist. In addition, keeping a few pots of flowers and plants in the living room or using a humidifier can also adjust the indoor humidity to make the living room full of fresh air.

4. Clothes: Keep warm in heavy snow

 If you want to keep your whole body warm, you should start with keeping your parts warm. Among them, the most vulnerable parts are the head, neck, waist and feet. Therefore, the heavy snow season is approaching and the temperature will be lower in the future. In order to keep the body warm, these parts must be protected.

1. Keep your head warm

     The snow season is approaching and the temperature will be lower. I suggest you to wear a hat when you go out. People with long hair can choose not to tie their hair and put their hair on their shoulders while covering their ears with hair. live. In addition, you can also wear a mask to prevent the cold wind from blowing over your face and causing facial numbness.

2. Keep your neck warm

     The weather will be colder, so it is recommended to wear high-cold clothes. If you are wearing low-collar clothes, please wear a scarf, and preferably a long scarf, which can be wrapped a few more times to keep the neck warmer.

3. Keep your waist warm

     The waist and abdomen are very important. Once the cold is invaded, it is easy to have low back pain. So, remember to wear a little more on weekdays. If you want to keep your waist warmer, you can put warm stickers across your clothes, or put on a waistband. When choosing a jacket, it is recommended to choose the long one that can cover the waist and abdomen.

4. Keep your feet warm

     Your feet are the most vulnerable part of your body. If your feet remain cold and your body cannot warm up, you will feel trembling all over. Therefore, you should take measures to keep your feet warm on weekdays, such as wearing shoes with a few roots, so that they are far away from the ground, and the cold will be less. In other words, wear shoes that are thickened with velvet. Wearing such shoes on your feet can warm up quickly. Women who are very afraid of the cold can wear long boots. Such boots can cover the calf, even to the knees and thighs, and keep warm.