How to improve your body’s yang energy

Improving the body's yang energy can be achieved through dietary conditioning, moderate exercise, regular work and rest, acupoint massage, and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning. Insufficient Yang Qi may be related to factors such as insufficient innate endowment, staying up late for a long time, chronic illness and physical weakness. It usually manifests as symptoms such as aversion to cold, cold limbs, lack of energy, and decreased immunity.

1. Diet conditioning

Moderate consumption of warming and tonic foods can help increase Yang Qi, such as mutton, leeks, longan, etc. Mutton is rich in high-quality protein and iron, which can warm the body and replenish deficiency. ； Leeks contain volatile substances and dietary fiber, which can promote blood circulation ； Longan has the effect of nourishing the heart and spleen. Avoid excessive consumption of raw and cold foods, such as watermelon, cold drinks, etc., to avoid damaging the yang energy of the spleen and stomach.

2. Moderate exercise

Choose gentle exercises such as Baduanjin, Tai Chi, and jogging to promote the flow of qi and blood. Baduanjin uses specific movements to stretch the meridians and harmonize yin and yang. ； Tai Chi uses soft movements to overcome hardness, which can enhance the flow of Qi in the body. ； Jogging can speed up metabolism but the intensity needs to be controlled. It is recommended to exercise in the morning when Yang Qi is rising to avoid strenuous exercise at night that will deplete Yang Qi.

3. Regular work and rest

Make sure to go to bed before 23 o'clock to help maintain Yang Qi. The human body's yang energy begins to grow between 23:00 and 1:00 hours. At this time, deep sleep can fully accumulate the yang energy. Avoid staying up late and reversing day and night, and take a 30-minute nap at noon to replenish energy. Long-term lack of sleep can lead to Yang Qi deficiency, daytime sleepiness, inability to concentrate and other problems.

4. Acupoint massage

Regularly pressing Guanyuan and Zusanli points can stimulate yang energy. Guanyuan point is located three inches below the navel. Rub it clockwise 100 times a day to warm and nourish the lower burner. ； Zusanli is three inches below the outer knee. Paida or moxibustion at this point can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. The effect will be better when combined with Mingmen point, Shenshu point and other back acupoints. When massaging, local soreness, swelling and fever will be the measure.

5. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning

People with obvious yang deficiency can follow the doctor's advice and use Chinese patent medicines such as Jingui Shenqi Pills, Yougui Pills, and Fuzi Lizhong Pills. Jingui Shenqi Pills contain ingredients such as Zhifu Pian and cinnamon, and are suitable for treating soreness and weakness in the waist and knees caused by kidney yang deficiency. ； Yougui Pill can warm and nourish kidney yang, improve fear of cold and cold limbs ； Fuzi Lizhong Pill focuses on warming the middle and dispersing cold. Traditional Chinese medicine needs to be used based on syndrome differentiation and avoid long-term use on your own.

You should pay attention to keeping warm from cold every day, especially your waist, abdomen and feet. Avoid using the air conditioner for a long time in summer. In winter, you can use hot water to soak your feet to promote blood circulation. Keep your mood comfortable. Excessive worry will deplete Yang Qi. If symptoms such as severe chills and watery diarrhea occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly to check for organic diseases such as hypothyroidism. Through comprehensive conditioning, most people's Yang Qi status can be significantly improved in 3-6 months.