Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn, marking the end of this season. As the saying goes, "Frost's Descent kills all grass", after which the vegetation turns yellow and withers, and everything gradually becomes bleak. The weather becomes colder and drier. At this time, it's especially important to pay attention to three aspects of health preservation: preventing autumn dryness, autumn cold, and autumn melancholy.

 

Nourishment during Frost’s Descent: Pay Attention to the “Three Preventions”

 

1. Prevent Dryness

 

As the weather cools down, the dryness of autumn becomes more apparent, which can easily harm the body's fluids. The lungs prefer moisture and dislike dryness. After entering Frost's Descent, symptoms such as dry nose and throat, dry cough with little phlegm, thirst, constipation, dry skin, and even chapping may appear.

 

In terms of dietary nourishment, it is advisable to maintain a balanced diet and try to eat more foods that nourish yin, moisturize the lungs, and alleviate dryness. Foods such as radishes, chestnuts, autumn pears, lilies, honey, and Chinese yam are all good choices.

 

 

2. Prevent Cold

 

The period of Frost's Descent is the turning point between autumn and winter, and it's also the transition from gathering to storing Yang energy. For health preservation, it's important to “defend against the cold externally and clear heat internally”. After the Frost's Descent, it's no longer suitable for “autumn freeze”.

 

Especially when going out in the morning and evening, the temperature is lower, so it is important to pay more attention to protecting the head and neck. In addition, special attention should be paid to keeping the feet and stomach warm. It is best to develop the habit of soaking your feet in warm water before going to bed.

 

3. Preventing Depression

 

The solemn scene of late autumn can easily lead to melancholy, resulting in a sad mood. At this time, one should learn to comply with nature and try to keep a smile on their face.

 

Pay attention to a scientific lifestyle in daily life. First, maintain sufficient sleep. Second, strengthen exercise. Exercise can regulate the functions of the brain and all internal organs, as well as adjust the mood. In autumn, you can do some mountain climbing exercises, or choose Tai Chi, Baduanjin, standing exercise, meditation and other health-preserving methods to keep the mind calm.

 

During the period of Frost’s Descent, one should adhere to the principle of “neutral supplementation ”.

 

As the saying goes, “It’s better to nourish the body during the frost’s descent than in winter”. However, at the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, the body’s gastrointestinal function has not fully recovered, so it is not suitable for heavy nourishment. It is advisable to maintain a balanced nourishment, paying attention to strengthening the spleen and stomach, adjusting and nourishing the liver and kidneys, and emphasizing sweet, moist, and warm nourishment.

 

In daily life, it is beneficial to consume more Reishi mushrooms, a top-grade medicine that is neutral in nature and can enter the kidney, liver, heart, and lung meridians to nourish the five internal organs. Reishi mushrooms are neutral in nature, not cold or hot, not warm or cool, making them suitable for individuals of any constitution.

 

However, due to individual physical differences, those with a heat-prone constitution are advised to consume Reishi mushrooms with chrysanthemum and honey. For those with a cold-prone constitution, it is recommended to add goji berries and red dates. In daily diet, consuming more Reishi mushrooms can help nourish the body, calm the mind, and soothe the spirit.

 

Mulberry Leaf and Loquat Leaf Tea

 

Brew or boil 5 grams of mulberry leaves and 10 grams of loquat leaves. Mulberry leaves moisturize the lungs and relieve cough, loquat leaves clear the lungs and remove phlegm, and honey moisturizes dryness. It is recommended to drink one cup a day.

 

 

Ganoderma Sinense, Kelp and Radish Soup can soften and resolve hard mass and is the best tonic in winter.

 

15 grams of GanoHerb Organic Ganoderma sinense slices, 30 grams of kelp, and 250 grams of white radish.

 

[Method]

1. Clean the kelp and cut it into sections, wash the white radish and cut it into thin strips with the skin and root hairs, clean the Ganoderma sinense slices, then put them all into a casserole and add water to boil.

2. After the water boils, reduce to a simmer until the white radish is cooked thoroughly, then add various seasonings to taste before eating.

 

 

As the weather grows colder and the first frost appears, it’s important to focus on balanced nourishment in your diet. Regular consumption of "neutral" Reishi mushrooms can dispel the cold and warm the heart and liver.