秋分
September 23, 2019 is the Autumn Equinox (qiū fēn 秋分) in The 24 solar terms which was created by farmers in ancient China to guide the agricultural affairs and farming activities based on the sun's position in the zodiac. The sun is exactly above the equator and day and night are of equal length. Thunder begins to retract its sound 雷始收聲, hibernating Insects reinforce their Shelters 蟄蟲培戶, water begins to dry Up 水始涸.
It's time to withdraw the energy inward and go to bed earlier. The traditional recommendation is to guard the Lungs, and in particular the Lung Yin. Autumn is the season associated with the Metal Phase and therefore the Lung. It's also related to environmental dryness. Thus preserving the yin fluid in the body is the priority. Food that protects lung yin are pears, apple, sesame seeds and honey.
There are many acupunture points on hands, especially lung 10. Rubbing hands for 3~5 minutes daily can activate qi and blood, help building immune system and prevent cold.
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