Women have three "special periods", take good care of them and never look old

The reasons why women age quickly were discussed as early as in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine. The opening chapter of his "On the Innocence of Ancient Times" mentions that women's "fifty-seven, the Yangming pulse weakens, the face starts to become scorched, and the hair starts to fall out. At sixty-seven, the three Yang pulses weaken at the top, the face becomes scorched, and the hair starts to turn white. At seventy-seven, the Ren meridian becomes weak, the Taichong meridian weakens, the Tiangui is exhausted, and the Didao is blocked, so the body deteriorates and there is no child."

It can be seen that human aging is closely related to the strength and weakness of qi and blood. In addition, the menstruation that women experience every month throughout their lives, as well as special physiological periods such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and menopause, all consume a lot of Qi and blood. Therefore, women age easily because they do not maintain good Qi and blood during special periods.

A woman's life is like a flower, from budding (puberty) to blooming beautifully (childbearing age) to withering (menopause). The changes in growth and decline are very obvious. Therefore, women should pay attention to the different "flowering periods" and "flowering seasons" when taking care of themselves, and get out of the misunderstandings about care. They should "nourish" according to the flowers, "nourish" according to the seasons, and "nourish" according to the physiological period, so that the flowers can always bloom. First of all, women’s health care is based on blood, and they should replenish qi and blood regularly.

Women suffer frequent blood injuries due to special physiological periods such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, and therefore often show physiological characteristics of "excess qi and insufficient blood".

Moreover, when women become ill due to blood, they not only show symptoms of amenorrhea, scanty menstruation, untimely menstruation, scanty leucorrhea, lack of milk, infertility, miscarriage, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, fetal growth stagnation, abdominal pain during pregnancy, vaginal itching and other diseases, but also often have symptoms such as sallow or pale complexion, dizziness, paralysis of the limbs, palpitations and insomnia, ecchymosis on the skin, and pale tongue.

1Teach you how to maintain your beauty during menstruation

There are sayings among the people such as "blood is a woman's capital" and "if you keep your blood, you keep your youth", so women's maintenance during special periods must be based on blood.

The week before and during menstruation is the worst time for skin condition due to the influence of hormones in the body. This stage is the peak period of progesterone secretion, and the activity of sebum and pigment is enhanced. Whether it is the skin or hair, the sebaceous glands will secrete more vigorously, resulting in excessive oil, loss of skin transparency, and the skin will become extremely dry. The pores become enlarged, and acne and pimples are prone to occur, accompanied by a dull complexion and swelling.

During menstruation, many people will experience abdominal cramps, accompanied by irregular menstruation and too little menstrual flow, which will lead to endocrine disorders, and the most direct consequence is worsening of the skin. If not taken care of, the body's metabolism will decline, leading to aging.

Moxibustion conditioning

At this time, we can regulate it through moxibustion. When it hurts: choose Zhongji (1 inch above the navel) and Guanyuan acupoints, lie on your back, place ginger slices 3 to 5 mm thick and 2 to 3 cm in diameter on the acupoints, put a small amount of moxa on the ginger slices, light it and apply moxibustion. If you feel a burning sensation, move the position slightly. It starts 3 days before menstruation and ends when menstruation stops. Each treatment lasts 20 minutes, and one course of treatment is two months.

Menstrual disorders: Use Sanyinjiao (3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle), Guanyuan, Qihai (the middle between Guanyuan and the navel), and Zusanli acupoints, and use suspended moxibustion with moxa sticks.

Of course, during special periods, we need to replenish not only blood but also qi. Especially for women who have negative emotions in the premenstrual period and menopause, they should start with soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen, and regulating qi. Foods that can soothe the liver, strengthen the spleen, and regulate qi in daily life include rose, fennel, citrus, lotus root, radish, hawthorn, etc.

2 Tips for keeping your beauty during pregnancy

I once read a sentence that the ten months of pregnancy are the happiest time for women. However, nurturing a new life is not only a happy harvest, but also a sweet but arduous effort. Most women will experience changes in their appearance after pregnancy.

Not only do dark brown spots or patches appear on the face, but pigmentation and stretch marks also appear on the abdomen, breasts, thighs and other parts of the body. It would be a bit regrettable for women who love beauty to have their originally beautiful face damaged by pregnancy.

Modern medical research believes that due to endocrine changes during pregnancy, the skin of some expectant mothers may be better than before, blemishes disappear, the skin becomes smooth and delicate, and looks rosy and radiant. This is because the blood circulation level in the body is improved.

However, some expectant mothers' skin becomes very dry or oily, and they even develop acne on their faces, or make the original acne worse. This is not only due to the increase in hormone levels in the body, but also because the skin itself is more stretched and fragile.

Pregnancy care

During this special period of pregnancy, only by giving special care to your face can you maintain your former beauty.

If you can do the following, you will remain charming even as time passes by.

Eat a comprehensive and nutritious diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and supplement vitamins to increase the permeability of cell membranes and the metabolic function of the skin. Ensuring adequate sleep and a regular life can harmonize Qi and blood, balance Yin and Yang, and improve skin texture, making it look rosy and radiant.

3. Know how to take care of yourself after childbirth, and you will be healthy and beautiful

Postpartum women are deficient in both Qi and blood. Good conditioning at this time can eliminate some stubborn diseases and lay a solid foundation for future health. If not properly adjusted, it will not only be accompanied by long-term back pain, leg discomfort, irregular menstruation, abnormal emotions, facial pigmentation, obesity, etc., but more seriously, it will induce malignant diseases such as breast hyperplasia, uterine fibroids, and even tumors, threatening future health.

After giving birth, pregnant women are very weak. Confinement can not only provide adequate nutrition for the body to recover to a full and normal state of energy as soon as possible, but also relieve the emotional ups and downs and fatigue caused by giving birth. Therefore, they should adjust their mood and spend this period with an attitude of letting go of everything. Family members should also provide complete care and help to calm the mother’s confused and bewildered mind, so as to avoid the so-called postpartum depression.

During the confinement period, mothers should pay attention to nutritional supplements and be vigilant against various postpartum diseases. People with blood deficiency should eat more nutritious foods, such as pork liver, mutton, chicken, longan, red dates, red beans, etc. People who catch a cold should eat more spicy and warm foods that can dispel the cold, such as ginger, scallion, brown sugar, and some easily digestible fish and meat.