Shuntian is the basic principle of health care at any time
The coordination and balance of yin and yang are the basis of health care. To preserve and maintain the balance and coordination of yin and yang in the human body, we must consider the changes in external yin and yang caused by the changes in the four seasons, and the impact of this change on the yin and yang of the human body. . "Huangdi Neijing" says: "The wise man's health maintenance must be suitable for the cold and heat in the four seasons... regulate the yin and yang and adjust the hardness and softness. In this way, the evil will not come, and the longevity will be long." ("Lingshu Benshen") In this way, follow the rules. Heaven has become the basic principle of health care at any time.
Health preservation in December in the hexagrams of "Zhouyi"
Among the sixty-four hexagrams, there are twelve hexagrams that reflect the growth and decline of yin and yang, also known as the twelve news hexagrams and the ten hexagrams. February Gua and Hou Gua. Pi, "Erya·Explanation" says: "Pi, the king." The king is the master, which means that these twelve hexagrams are the masters of the twelve months. The twelve hexagrams are taken from the twelve special hexagram shapes among the sixty-four hexagrams, and match the lunar phases of the twelve months of the year to indicate the meaning of the "ebb and flow of yin and yang" in all things in nature. In a hexagram, when the yang line goes away and the yin line comes, it is called "elimination"; when the yin line goes away and the yang line comes, it is called "breathing". In short, "Yang is filled with breath, and yin is deficient with elimination." Therefore, the twelve hexagrams are also called the twelve message hexagrams.
The first month of the first month
The four yangs of the Dazhuang hexagram are resting on the yin in the second month of Jianmao
The five yangs of the Yuan hexagram are resting on the yin and the yin is resting on the third month of Jianchen
The six yangs of the Qian hexagram are resting on the yin. Jiansi April
Jian Gua 1 Yin eliminates Yang Jian Wu May
Dun Gua 2 Yin eliminates Yang 6 months Jianwei
No Gua 3 Yin eliminates Yang Jianshen July
Guan Gua’s four yin eliminates Yang and builds You in August
Peel Gua’s five Yin eliminates Yang and builds Xu in September
Kun’s six Yin eliminate yang In the tenth month of Jianhai
Tai Gua, Dazhuang Gua, and Yuan Gua are used to match spring, Qian Gua, Xiu Gua, and Dun Gua are used to match summer, Fu Gua, Guan Gua, and Pei Gua are used to match autumn, and Kun is used to match autumn. Gua, Fu Gua and Lin Gua are matched with winter. The six hexagrams from the Fu hexagram to the Qian hexagram indicate that the Yang Yao gradually strengthens, and the Yang Yao continues to grow from bottom to top. This is the process of Yang breath. The six hexagrams from the Jiao hexagram to the Kun hexagram indicate that the yin lines gradually increase, and the yin gradually increases from bottom to top. This is the process of yin elimination. The two hexagrams of Qian and Kun are the mother of news and breath.
According to the "Book of Changes", human beings live between heaven and earth and are members of the universe as a whole. The movement of all things in heaven and earth has its own rules. "Feng Tuan Zhuan" says: "When the sun is at its midpoint, it will be waning, when the moon is waxing, it will be eclipsing, and the heaven and earth will be waxing and waning, and the news will follow the times." The movements of the heaven and earth and all things move at any time and are rhythmic. All human behaviors and activities must be coordinated with the order and rhythm of the large system of the universe in order to achieve smooth access and success. "Dayou Tuan Zhuan" says: "The time is in accordance with the sky, which is Yuanheng." The "Yuanheng" of "Dayou" lies in the fact that it is in accordance with the time of the sky. Therefore, if you act according to the timing of heaven and at any time, there will be no disadvantages and your path will be bright. "Yu Zhuan" said: "When the time is stopped, stop, when the time is right, move, the movement and stillness will not lose their time, and the way will be bright." "Xici Xia Zhuan" also said: "Those who are flexible are those who follow the times." "Wait for the time and move. , why is it disadvantageous? "All modifications must be made at any time, and the health of the human body is of course no exception.
Follow the four seasons to maintain health
There are four seasons in nature, spring is responsible for birth, summer is responsible for growth, autumn is responsible for harvest, and winter is responsible for storage. Adapt to the changes of the four seasons and maintain health in different seasons. To put it simply, it means nourishing health in spring, nourishing growth in summer, harvesting in autumn, and storing in winter.
Spring is the season of growth and development of all things. "Shangshu Da Zhuan" said: "The east is spring, spring comes out, and everything comes out." "Huangdi Neijing" says: "In the third month of spring, this is called the birth of Chen, the heaven and the earth are born, and all things are prosperous. Lying at night Get up early, take a long walk in the courtyard, and be slowed down so that you can Aim to live. Don’t kill when you are born, give without taking away, reward without punishing. This is the response to the spring energy, which is the way to maintain health.” (Su Wen: The Theory of Four Qi Adjusting the Spirit) Spring returns to the earth, and everything comes out of hibernation. Wake up in the middle of the night, nature shows a prosperous scene. At this time, the Yang Qi of the human body also follows nature and begins to spread upward and outward. "Han Lv Zhi" said: "When the Qi of the season is examined, the Qi of the season should be regulated and adjusted to protect the health." Spring health care must first grasp the characteristics of the Qi of the Spring Order rising and relaxing, and control and promote the Qi of Chunyang.
Therefore, the diet should be less salty and more bitter to nourish the heart qi, which can strengthen the heart qi. From a spiritual point of view, you should keep your spirit quiet and comfortable in winter, and keep it secret, just like hiding your personal privacy. In addition, do not overdo your emotions in winter to avoid disturbing Yang.
Growth in spring and growth in summer, harvesting in autumn and storage in winter are the general laws of biological changes, and health care practitioners must follow this law. The general principle of health maintenance in the four seasons is "nourishing yang in spring and summer, nourishing yin in autumn and winter." "Huangdi Neijing" says: "The yin and yang of the four seasons are the foundation of all things. Therefore, the sage nourishes yang in spring and summer, and nourishes yin in autumn and winter, so as to get from their roots. The door to the growth and ups and downs of all things. If you go against its roots, you will destroy its roots and ruin its affairs." ("Suwen: The Theory of Four Qi Adjusting the Spirit") In spring and summer, the yang energy in nature rises and everything is full of vitality. . Those who maintain health should maintain their health according to the times. At this time, they should replenish and protect the Yang Qi in the body and make it abundant. Any situation that damages Yang Qi or blocks Yang Qi should be avoided. This is the so-called "nourishing Yang in spring and summer". In autumn and winter, everything is hidden. At this time, health preservation should follow the collection trend of nature, collect yin essence, and make the essence cohere to nourish the five treasures, resist diseases and prolong life. This is the so-called "nourishing yin in autumn and winter". Yang Shangshan said: "The sage floats with all things, that is, he nourishes yang in spring and summer; he sinks with all things, that is, he nourishes yin in autumn and winter." ("Nei Jing Tai Su Shun Yang Chapter") Gao Shizong of the Qing Dynasty also said: "The sage nourishes yang in spring and summer, Make the Qi of Shaoyang grow, and nourish the Qi of Taiyin in autumn and winter, so that the Qi of Taiyin can be stored, and the Qi of Shaoyin can be nourished from its roots." ("Su Wen Zhi Jie")
The law of yin and yang is the fundamental law of all things from birth to death, from beginning to end. If people follow it, they will be healthy and disease-free; if they violate it, they will get sick and die young. Therefore, health preservation should first start with yin and yang, adapt to cold and heat, and should be done at any time to maintain the balance and harmony of yin and yang in the human body.