Exploration of Winter Health based on the Theory of the Four Seasons of the Yellow Emperor’s Neijing

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the principles and methods of winter health preservation based on the theory of the four seasons of the Yellow Emperor’s Neijing. The article first summarizes the basic theory of health preservation in the Yellow Emperor’s Neijing, and emphasizes the importance of winter health preservation. Based on the principles of winter health preservation, including conforming to nature, nourishing yin and hiding yang, diet and maintenance, daily life regulation and moderate exercise, corresponding suggestions are put forward. Studies have found that following the changes of yin and yang in nature is the key to winter health preservation, and through reasonable diet, daily life and exercise, the body’s yang energy can be protected and cultivated, and the cold resistance and immunity can be enhanced. The conclusion of the article emphasizes the importance of winter health preservation and the necessity of following the principles of the Yellow Emperor’s Neijing, hoping to arouse people’s attention to traditional health culture and guide people to return to nature and live according to the laws of nature. The research methods are mainly based on literature review and theoretical analysis, through the in-depth interpretation of the Yellow Emperor’s Neijing and related Chinese medicine literature, combined with modern lifestyles, a set of winter health preservation methods suitable for contemporary people have been formulated. Studies have found that following the changes of yin and yang in nature is the key link of winter health preservation, and through reasonable eating, living and exercise, the body’s yang energy can be protected and cultivated, and the cold resistance and immunity can be enhanced.