How to improve health during Tomb-Sweeping Day for spring wellness

Author: Cao Xuanxuan, Chen Yanlin, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University. Reviewer: Gao Shuguang, Chen Shuijiao, Xiao Di, Peng Lingli. Title: How to improve health during Tomb-Sweeping Day for spring wellness. Introduction: Experts share spring wellness tips for diet, exercise, and allergy management to enhance health during the Qingming Festival. The Qingming Festival is approaching, and it's the perfect time for tomb-sweeping and spring outings! Four experts from Xiangya Hospital of Central South University are offering you health reminders:

How to eat green rice balls? Gastroenterologist Dr. Chen Shuijiao offers tips with a "three-character classic." Control the quantity: Ordinary people can have two per day, while those with high cholesterol should only have one. Substitute staple food: After eating Qing Tuan (sweet green rice balls), reduce the rice portion by half; do not treat it as a snack. Eat it hot: Cut into small pieces for the elderly and children; it is soft and easy to digest when served warm. People with diabetes, stomach issues, or pancreatitis should avoid eating as much as possible. In addition, during the spring season, health preservation should focus on adapting to the season and nurturing both the body and mind. Dietary guidelines to follow include: reduce sour foods and increase sweet ones, consume more seasonal ingredients, prioritize light meals, minimize raw and cold foods, and be cautious with wild vegetables.

How can you protect your joints during tomb-sweeping and spring outings? Chief orthopedic physician Gao Shuguang and chief nurse Peng Lingli offer tips. Going up and down slopes: Walk in a zigzag pattern. When going downhill, turn to the side and use your hand to support the far end of your thigh. When kneeling: place a soft object underneath, rise by first turning to the side, and use one hand to support yourself, leveraging that to stand up. When carrying items, use both hands and lift with two bags, avoiding exerting force on one side only. After getting home: soak feet in warm water, do straight leg raises, and practice wall sitting. Dress in layers like an onion, and take good care of your knees, shoulders, and neck. Shoes: Wear supportive athletic shoes that are anti-slip and have cushioning. Local heating: When the joints feel cold or stiff, use self-heating patches or warm packs (applied over clothing) for heat therapy, or rub your hands together to warm them up and then massage the knee.

What to Do About Pollen Allergies? Tips from Deputy Chief Pharmacist Xiao Di of the Pharmacy Department. Oral antihistamines: loratadine, cetirizine, etc., alleviate sneezing, runny nose, nasal itching, and itchy eyes. Nasal corticosteroids: Budesonide, mometasone furoate, relieve nasal congestion in moderate to severe allergic rhinitis. Reminder: If symptoms are severe or uncertain, seek medical attention promptly. Eating in moderation, dressing appropriately for spring, and taking measures to prevent allergies. Zhongnan University Xiangya Hospital wishes you a happy holiday and good health. Hunan Medical Chat Special Contributors: Cao Xuanxuan, Chen Yanlin, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University. Guidance Experts: Xiangya Hospital, Central South University - Gao Shuguang, Chen Shuijiao, Xiao Di, Peng Lingli. Follow @HunanMedicalChat for more health science information!

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