People in ancient times are committed to health, the purpose is to cultivate their own body, so that they are also in old age, no disease, no disaster, a smooth mind. There are many different ways to maintain health in ancient times, and many of the modern ways of maintaining health are also left over from ancient times, condensing the wisdom of ancient people.
First of all, the more common is to work on the diet, eat some medicinal food. China's ancient to be the use of Chinese herbs, Chinese herbs are not like Western medicine, the human body is relatively more harmful, Chinese herbs in daily life, but also can be appropriate to take, there is the effect of strengthening the body. For example, some people add Chinese herbs to other ingredients, the combination of which is made into a soup for consumption, which has the function of nourishing the body. Ancient famous doctor Li Shizhen also invented many kinds of medicinal porridge, he believes that these medicinal porridges are suitable for the elderly to eat, the elderly spleen and stomach, the body has a very good nourishing effect, all the benefits and no harm, should be consumed for a long time.
In addition to the relatively simple herbs used, the production method is relatively easy in addition to the congee, the ancient times of the dignitaries will ask the famous doctor for their own blend of more complex, relatively expensive herbs to maintain the health of the pills. The efficacy of some pills was exaggerated, but the reputation, in fact, difficult to match. These pills used for health, the use of herbs are relatively mild, even if the elderly use, there will not be great side effects, mainly not for the role, but for smooth. It is just a way of peace of mind for the dignitaries.
In addition to the herbs of external substances, the ancient way of health care and exercise . Many older people would engage in some appropriate exercise, so as to achieve the role of strengthening the body. For example, the famous five birds play, Jing Gong are ancient times the first choice of the elderly to strengthen the body. Nowadays, exercise is also very popular among the public. In the park everywhere in the morning and evening morning exercise, square dancing middle-aged and old people, this is a way to health, can help people strengthen resistance, maintain a healthy body. In short, health needs a healthy routine, eating habits, and exercise habits together will have a role to play.