Michelle Zhang-TCM

🤒流感+新冠來襲，怎麽保護好自己呢？😷

最近我的周圍有不少患者都中了流感/新冠，儘管还是有很多人都保持出門戴口罩的習慣，但這些病毒真的防不勝防。中醫的預防，除了在還沒生病之前，還有一個非常重要的時間點，就是已經病了的時候如何防止病情變重。

你知道其實流感/新冠病毒在發展成感冒之前，是有一个潜伏期的吗？這個時候身體已經中招了，只是我們還不知道。但是如果我們能留意到這些輕微的不適，在這個時候就開始調理的話，不僅可以幫助身體打贏病毒，也可以很大程度減輕之後的感冒症狀。

💗流感季節，保護身邊的人從我們自己做起！快把這篇內容分享給身邊的親朋好友吧！

Recently, there have been quite a few cases of influenza/COVID-19 around me. Despite many people maintaining the habit of wearing masks, these viruses seem unstoppable. In traditional Chinese medicine, prevention is not only important before getting sick but also during the crucial moment when one is already ill, to prevent the condition from worsening.

Did you know that there is an incubation period before the flu/COVID-19 develops into a cold? During this time, the body has already been infected, even though we may not be aware of it. However, if we pay attention to these mild discomforts and start taking care of ourselves at this stage, it can not only help the body fight the virus but also significantly alleviate the subsequent cold symptoms.

💗During the flu season, let’s start by protecting those around us from ourselves! Share this content with your family and friends!

#流感 #中醫智慧 #預防流感 #香港中醫 #中環中醫

上周試了一下在ig story讓大家來區分實火和虛火，是不是還挺不容易的？👀

我必須說，就算是對於我這樣一個臨床中醫師，有時候都不太容易辨別，所以大家千萬不用覺得分不出來就很氣餒唷！因爲實際情況確實要複雜的多：有的人實火和虛火可以同時出現，又或者除了熱氣以外，還夾雜著濕氣等等。。。（這些複雜的事情就交給中醫師去煩就好啦lol）

這一篇的内容，想和大家分享一下實火和虛火都是怎麽產生的，相應地也給大家一些小妙招去幫助身體祛火。👂不過，還是那句老話，對自己的情況不瞭解的話，一定要先咨詢中醫師再嘗試。尤其是食療和茶飲，不同體質的人使用起來也有不同的注意事項。歡迎大家在評論區提問呀！

❤️覺得這篇内容對你有幫助的話，記得也分享給同樣關注自己身心健康的朋友們吧~🫶🏼

#熱氣 #上火 #中醫養生 #中醫智慧 #香港中醫 #中環中醫 #香港女中醫師 #香港生活

👆🏻呵護脾胃自救法1、2、3👆🏻
上一篇講了情緒對胃的影響，這次為大家準備了3個自救小方法，不妨收藏起來試一試！

🍚01飲食有節制🍚
【節制】的意思不是完全忌口，而是要把【吃】這件事變成一個可以控制的過程。這就包含了對於吃飯的時間、飯量的多少和選擇食物種類3個方面的調控。

🥣02多選擇有益脾胃的食物🥣
對於長期的保養來説，吃對養胃的食物比吃藥更重要。這裏列舉了一些有益脾胃的食物給大家參考，當然容易刺激消化道的食物也要格外小心。不過在這裏也想和大家分享，我遇到過很多忌口很嚴格的病人，他們都會告訴我嚴格的忌口已經幾乎剝奪了他們對於食物的興趣。對於一個愛吃的人來説，這其實也是很痛苦的。所以我想告訴大家，吃飯不僅是人一生的緊要事，也是生活的一大樂趣。如果偶爾真的忍不住吃了點對腸胃不太友好的東西，也不用太自責，帶著一份對自己的包容和寬慰，我們再想辦法幫助它調節！

💆🏻‍♀️03穴位按摩止痛助消化💆🏻‍♀️
穴位按摩的方法：一般我們都用【按揉】的手法，一下接一下，對著穴位施加柔和深入的壓力。如果疼痛明顯的時候，可以配合呼吸：吸氣時下壓，呼氣時鬆開，同時想象著自己正在把療愈的能力送到穴位的地方。
✨摩腹的方法：這裏要特別講解一下。摩腹時不需要按壓腹部，只需輕輕地把手掌放在肚皮上，輕柔地順時針撫摸腹部即可，慢慢地，均匀地，持續2-3分鐘以上。

❣️溫習提示：自救法雖好，但對於嚴重的症狀能力有限，如果你的胃腸道不適明顯而且持續的時間較長，一定要及時就診看醫生唷！

👀關於呵護脾胃的方法還有什麽問題嗎？歡迎你留言告訴

👆🏻Tips for Protecting Your Spleen and Stomach: 1, 2, 3👆🏻
Previously we talked about the impact of emotions on the stomach. This time, I prepared 3 self-help methods for you to try and save for future reference.
🍚01 Moderation in Diet🍚
"Moderation" does not mean avoiding certain foods altogether, but rather turning "eating" into a controllable process. This involves regulating eating times, amounts, and types of food.
🥣02 Choose Foods That Benefit the Spleen and Stomach🥣
For long-term maintenance, eating foods that nourish the stomach is more important than taking medicine/herbs. I listed some foods that are good for the stomach, but be careful with foods that can easily irritate the digestive tract too. About this, I would like to share with you that I have encountered many patients with strict dietary restrictions who tell me that their strict diet has almost deprived them of their interest in food. Eating is not only a crucial part of life, but also a great pleasure. If you occasionally can't resist eating something that is not very friendly to your stomach, don't be too hard on yourself. With self-acceptance and comfort, let’s find ways to help regulate it!

(Con’t in the comment below)
#香港中醫 #中醫養生 #穴位按摩 #健康飲食

🧊夏季養生——情緒篇🍀
小的時候我在北京長大，最不喜歡夏天，尤其是氣溫超過35℃以後，感覺迎面吹過來的風都熱得讓人難受。那時家裏也沒有冷氣，只能靠風扇，我便常常和母親埋怨。

她每次聽到，都會淡淡地說【心靜自然涼】。小孩子哪裏能參透這句話的深意呀。直到慢慢長大，有時甚至周圍環境很涼快卻依然燥熱不安時，才明白心境的安寧才是真正左右體感溫度的根源。

夏天的熱是大自然的本來氣息，我們并不能改變，但是如果能安住在當下的每時每刻，心裏不起煩惱，也會覺得這點熱不算什麽。仔細想想，夏天的泳池，夏天的陽光和沙灘不也是很美好的嘛？

Nurture Your Health in Summer- Emotional Well-being

When I was young and growing up in Beijing, I hated summer the most, especially when the temperature exceeded 35℃. Even the wind blowing in my face felt hot and uncomfortable. At that time, my family didn't have air conditioning, so we had to rely on fans.

I often complained to my mother about the heat, and she would always say, "Calm your mind and you will naturally feel cool." As a child, I couldn't understand the true meaning of this statement. It wasn't until I grew up and experienced situations where the environment was cool but I still felt hot and restless, that I realized that inner peace is the root of our physical temperature perception.

The heat of summer is a natural phenomenon that we cannot change, but if we can stay present in each moment and not let our minds become troubled, we will feel that the heat is not a big deal. When we think about it, the pool, the sunshine, and the beach in summer are all beautiful things, right?

#香港中醫 #中環中醫 #香港女中醫 #針灸

🏊‍♀️夏季養生—運動篇🏊‍♂️
夏天又濕又熱的天氣的確很打擊運動的積極性，即便如此，還是要適當地做些運動（🌊水上運動就是不錯的選擇！）出點汗，這樣才能讓困在身體裏面的濕氣能夠順暢地排出。
✨如果選擇在戶外做運動，最好避開正午太陽很曬的時候，一定記得量力而行，開始有頭暈、惡心的症狀就要及時避暑休息。✨做完運動還在出汗的話，不要馬上吹冷氣、冲凍水涼，披上一件薄外套或毛巾，喝一杯溫水，更有利於身體毛孔的開合調節。
❣️關於晚睡早起❣️
這裏一定要解釋一下【晚】的定義以免大家誤會。春天到夏天，因爲陽氣充足，所以要早點起來（5~7點）吸收大自然的陽氣，到了晚上也不需要9點以前就睡覺。但是不等於可以熬夜，如果超過11：30就算晚了。
🫶🏼為每一個在夏天還依然堅持做運動的你點讚！
🏊‍♀️Nurture your health in Summer - Exercise🏄‍♂️
The hot and humid weather in summer can be discouraging for exercise, but it's still important to do some physical activity (🌊water sports are a good choice!) and sweat a little to help eliminate dampness from the body.
✨If exercising outdoors, it's best to avoid the hot sun at noon and make sure to pace yourself. If you experience dizziness or nausea, take a break in a cool place.
✨After exercising, if you're still sweating, avoid immediately turning on the air conditioning or taking a cold shower. Instead, put on a light jacket or towel, drink warm water, and allow your body's pores to adjust and close gradually.

❣️About Sleeping Late and Waking Up Early❣️
It's important to clarify the definition of "late" to avoid misunderstanding. In spring and summer, because of the abundant yang energy, it's recommended to wake up early (between 5-7 am) to absorb the natural energy. It's also not necessary to go to bed before 9 pm. However, this doesn't mean staying up late. If you stay up past 11:30 pm, it's considered  too late.
🫶🏼Thumbs up for everyone who still insists on exercising in the summer!

#夏季養生 #夏季限定 #中醫養生 #中醫 #香港中醫 #中環中醫 #香港女中醫師

🧢夏季養生-著裝篇🧢
夏天應該是大家可以好好在穿搭上發揮個人特色的季節，可以選擇的衣服款式也比其它的季節要豐富。只不過，對於在香港生活的我們來説，除了要靚要有型，防暑降溫而不傷身體好像更加重要。🧊那麽，從養生的角度應該在著裝上注意什麽呢？
✨布料的選擇：多選擇輕薄、透氣的面料，eg.麻布、棉紗、雪紡、防UV的面料
✨衣服的顔色：淺色的衣服比深色的吸熱性小
✨盡量不暴露腰腹部：腰部和腹部分別是腎和脾胃的中心，夏天室内的冷氣很容易損傷脾腎，要格外小心，最好帶上備用的薄外套
❣️之前有朋友問過中醫對於露背露臍和涼鞋的看法，感興趣的朋友可以看一看我之前的post！

🧢Nurture your health in summer - Dressing Tips🧢
Summer is a season where we can showcase our personal style through our clothing choices, and there is a wider variety of styles to choose from compared to other seasons. However, for those of us living in Hong Kong, staying cool and healthy in the hot weather is more important than just looking good. So, what should we pay attention to in terms of dressing for our health?
✨Fabric selection: Choose , breathable fabrics, such as linen, cotton, chiffon, and UV-protective fabrics.
✨Clothing colors: Light-colored clothing absorbs less heat than dark-colored clothing.
✨Avoid exposing your waist and abdomen: The waist and abdomen are the centers of the kidneys and spleen/stomach, respectively.A/C indoors in the summer can easily damage the spleen and kidneys, so it's best to be extra careful and bring a thin jacket as a backup.
❣️Previously, some friends asked about the opinion of TCM on backless, midriff-baring clothing and sandals. Interested readers can check out my previous post!

#香港中醫 #中環中醫 #夏季穿搭 #夏季養生 #中醫養生

🌞夏季養生飲食篇02：夏季飲食的宜忌🌞

不知道大家有沒有這種體會，夏天天氣非常熱的時候胃口也一般般，而夏天的確不是一個適合進補、多吃的季節。我們在夏天吃飯的時候，要注重養心護心，排除擾動心神的因素；除此以外也要防暑化濕。所以從食物的選擇上，盡量清淡飲食，可以適當地多吃一些健脾益氣，清涼解暑的食物。同時，煎炸、油膩、辛辣、生冷的食物就要少吃一些。

🤗大家到夏天的時候會特別想吃什麼東西嗎？在評論區和我分享一下吧~

🌞Nurture your health in summer-Food & Diet 02: What to Eat and Avoid？🌞

I don't know if everyone has this feeling, but when the weather is very hot in summer, our appetite is usually not very good. Indeed, summer is not a season suitable for replenishing and overeating. When we eat in summer, we should pay attention to nourishing and protecting our hearts, eliminate factors that disturb our minds, and also prevent heatstroke and dampness. Therefore, in terms of food selection, we should try to eat light and choose foods that invigorate the spleen, benefit qi, and cool us down. At the same time, we should eat less fried, greasy, spicy, and cold foods.

🤗Do you have any particular foods that you crave during the summertime? Share your thoughts with me in the comments below!

#夏季養生 #中醫養生 #針灸 #香港中醫 #中環中醫 #香港女中醫 #針灸治療

🧊夏季養生-飲食篇01：生冷食物真的不能吃嗎？🍧
千呼萬喚的這篇內容終於做出來了！（本來上週已經做好了圖文，結果我不幸中了covid，今天才終於恢復了點精力把內文寫一寫，讓大家久等了🙇🏻‍♀️）
說到生冷食物，我估計應該沒有一個中醫師會建議大家要多吃吧？但夏天一到，天氣一熱，確實就是想吃雪糕，想喝冰可樂，我也不例外啊。所以我也從來不會要求大家「冷的東西絕對不能吃」，淺嘗輒止還是可取的，就是不能貪多。希望看過這篇內容後，你能明白多一點中醫師不讓大家吃生冷食物的嘮叨和婆媽lol🫶🏼
✨快捷索引：
P3:為什麼不能多吃生冷的食物
P4:哪些情況要忌食生冷
P5:常見生冷食物一覽
🍀夏季養生系列會陸續更新，更新速度取決於我的新冠康復情況😶‍🌫️。也有朋友提議我出一個中醫師新冠自救分享，大家想看的話給我的評論區留個心心吧！謝謝各位一直以來的支持🙌🏼

🧊Nurture your health in summer-Food & Diet 01: Can We Really Not Eat Raw and Cold Foods?🍧
After much anticipation, this content is finally here! (I had already prepared the text and images last week, but unfortunately, I got covid. Today, I finally regained some energy and wrote the caption, sorry for the delay🙇🏻‍♀️) 
When it comes to raw and cold foods, I don't think there's a single TCM practitioner who would recommend eating them in large quantities. However, when summer comes and the weather gets hot, we all crave ice cream and cold drinks, and I'm no exception. So I never ask anyone to "absolutely avoid cold things," but it's best to limit consumption. I hope that after reading this post, you will understand why TCM practitioners advise against eating raw and cold foods, and not dismiss it as nagging or old-fashioned🫶🏼
✨Quick Guide
P3: Why we shouldn't eat too many raw and cold foods
P4: When to avoid raw and cold foods
P5: A list of common raw and cold foods
🍀The “Nurture your health in summer” series will be updated gradually, depending on my recovery from the covid😶‍🌫️. Some friends have also suggested that I share my experience of self-recovery from COVID-19 from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective. If you're interested, please leave a Heart ❤️in the comment below! Thank you all for your continuous support🙌🏼

#夏季養生 #夏季飲食 #中醫養生 #中醫智慧 #為什麼不能吃冰 #生冷食物 #香港中醫 #香港女中醫 #中環中醫 #針灸

🌞夏季养生🌞
夏天是個火熱的季節，也是陽氣最為旺盛的時候。在五行之中，夏季對應的是火，與之相應的臟腑是心，所以這個季節的養生既要平衡暑熱之氣也要調養身心。
❣️趁著夏日的炎熱氣息還沒有完全到來，先記住這2個口訣！
01 養心調神很重要
02防暑降溫有章法

✨接下來一周，我會逐一分享飲食、著裝、起居和情志4個方面的養生小tips，敬請期待！

（上週有好幾個朋友提問夏天喝凍飲吃雪糕的注意事項，我決定單獨出一個post，記得來看唷🫶🏼）
🌻溫馨提示：看過春季養生系列的朋友就知道，四季養生系列的內容都是乾貨，收藏指數100%🌻

🌞Nurture your health in summer🌞
Summer is a hot season and also the time when Yang energy is most vigorous. In the Five Elements theory, summer corresponds to the element of fire, and the corresponding organ is the heart. Therefore, summer health maintenance should balance the heat and also nourish the body and mind.

❣️Before the scorching heat of summer arrives completely, remember these 2 slogans:
01 Nourishing the heart and cultivating more peace in mind.
02 Wisely preventing heatstroke and lowering body temperature

✨Next week, I will share health tips in 4 areas: diet, clothing, living habits, and emotions. Stay tuned!

(Last week, several friends asked about precautions for drinking cold drinks and eating ice cream in the summer. I decided to make a separate post for that, so be sure to check it out🫶🏼)

🌻Friendly reminder: If you have seen the Spring Health series, you know that the content of the Four Seasons Health series is all practical knowledge, so the collection index is 100%🌻

#夏季養生 #中醫養生 #五行陰陽 #香港中醫 #中環中醫 #香港女中醫 #針灸

🌛用陰陽來解釋失眠🌞
簡單來說，白天和陽氣有關，夜晚和陰氣有關。日夜交替的時候也是陰和陽要交班的時候，如果到了夜晚還要過多地動用陽氣，陰氣沒有辦法好好地出來工作，就很容易失眠。尤其是現在我們經常在晚上還要工作、製定計劃，或者為了給自己多爭取一些me time而報復式地熬夜等等，都會讓陽氣浮在外面收不回來。
💡好眠的訣竅💡
睡前1小時之內要給身體和大腦留出空間來休息，可以聽舒緩放鬆的音樂，做點緩慢柔和的拉伸運動，通過冥想來讓大腦放空都能為陰陽交班做好準備
🌚病理性失眠🌚
和臟腑之間的不平衡有關，比如說有痰熱、淤血、肝火聚集在體內，又或者心脾不足、心膽氣虛都有可能導致失眠，這些情況往往需要借住中醫的方法來調節

❣️看完這一篇還覺得陰陽很抽象很虛嗎？歡迎你留言或是DM告訴我唷！

🌛Explanation of insomnia with Yin and Yang🌞
Simply put, daytime is associated with Yang energy, while nighttime is associated with Yin energy. During the transition between day and night, Yin and Yang must switch roles. If Yang energy is overused at night, Yin energy cannot function properly, leading to insomnia. In modern times, working or making plans at night, staying up late for personal time, and other factors can cause Yang energy to remain active and prevent Yin energy from working properly.
💡Tips for good sleep💡
Leave 1 hour before bedtime for the body and mind to rest. You can listen to soothing music, do gentle stretching exercises, or meditate to help prepare for the Yin-Yang transition.
🌚Pathological insomnia🌚
is related to imbalances between organs, such as phlegm-heat, blood stasis, or liver fire accumulation, as well as deficiencies of the heart, spleen, gallbladder, or Qi. These situations often require traditional Chinese medicine to regulate.

❣️Still find Yin and Yang abstract and unclear after reading this？ feel free to leave a comment or DM me for further discussion!

#失眠 #陰陽 #中醫養生 ☯ #中環中醫 #香港中醫 #香港女中醫 #安神助眠