TCM tips for epidemic prevention: Drinking epidemic prevention tea and practicing Ba Duan Jin can increase immunity and boost vitality

In the post-epidemic era, when a new life with epidemic prevention begins, it is important to maintain good health and prevent diseases to avoid getting sick! The Federation of Chinese Medicine Practitioners stated that in addition to washing hands frequently and maintaining social distance, everyone can also strengthen their bodies and increase their immunity through exercise. I recommend a popular fitness method among the people─Ba Duan Jin, which can boost your energy and spirit and achieve the effect of strengthening your body!

Deputy Secretary-General of the Federation of Chinese Medicine Practitioners Chen Boyuan (left) and Chinese medicine practitioner Cai Yunning.

New life of TCM epidemic prevention: Wash hands frequently, wear masks, drink epidemic prevention tea, and practice Ba Duan Jin

Chen Boyuan, deputy secretary-general of the All-China Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, said that the new life of traditional Chinese medicine epidemic prevention is actually very simple. It mainly involves washing hands frequently, wearing masks, and internalizing epidemic prevention. It is also recommended to take epidemic prevention tea with enhanced prevention prescriptions and practice Ba Duan Jin to achieve the effect of strengthening the body.

Anti-epidemic tea is for preventive purposes, but if you already have inflammatory symptoms such as fever, you need to seek medical attention directly.

【Anti-epidemic tea】

Ingredients: Astragalus, cinnamon twig, licorice, jujube, etc.

Effect: Invigorate Qi and strengthen the exterior, stabilize the immune system, and enhance immunity; Schizonepeta, mulberry leaves, mint, isatis root, houttuynia cordata, etc. penetrate the exterior, clear the lungs and detoxify, and promote Qi circulation and relieve sore throat.

The following is a demonstration of the eight postures of Ba Duan Jin by TCM practitioner Cai Yunning:

【Eight Styles of Ba Duan Jin】

★1. Lift your hands to the sky to regulate the triple energizer

Efficacy: Promote blood circulation throughout the body and improve various chronic diseases.

(Video provided by Dr. Cai Yunning)

★2. Shooting with both bows like shooting an eagle

Efficacy: Clear the lungs, increase lung function, and regulate the respiratory system.

★3. To regulate the spleen and stomach, you must raise

Efficacy: Regulates the spleen and stomach, suitable for people with indigestion, constipation, and flatulence.

★Fourth, five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries, look back

Efficacy: Treat cervical and lumbar diseases caused by strain, such as back pain and fatigue caused by sitting for a long time.

★5. Shaking your head and tail to relieve internal heat

Efficacy: Treats dizziness, unsteady steps, and enhances waist, leg and eyesight strength.

★Six, Climb the Feet with Both Hands to Strengthen the Kidneys and Waist

Efficacy: Nourishes the kidneys, strengthens tendons and bones, treats back pain, and numbness of hands and feet.

★7. Clenching your fists and glaring will increase your strength

Efficacy: Strengthens the liver, dredges liver qi, treats qi and blood deficiency, and dizziness.

★8. Shake your back seven times to get rid of all diseases

Efficacy: Connects the Ren and Du meridians, promotes the flow of Qi and blood, and eliminates all diseases.