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24 Solar Terms Health Preservation | Your White Dew Health Guide Has Arrived
“White Dew,” according to the ancient Five Elements theory, autumn belongs to the metal element, and metal corresponds to white in the Five Elements. When the autumnal atmosphere deepens and the diurnal temperature difference grows large, moisture in the air condenses on grasses and trees forming dewdrops that appear whitish, hence the name “White Dew.”
2025/09/10
“White Dew,” according to the ancient Five Elements theory, autumn belongs to the metal element, and metal corresponds to white in the Five Elements. When the autumnal atmosphere deepens and the diurnal temperature difference grows large, moisture in the air condenses on grasses and trees forming dewdrops that appear whitish, hence the name “White Dew.”
White Dew is an important sign of increasing coldness in nature, meaning the summer heat has ended and coolness is approaching. After White Dew, the diurnal temperature difference gradually widens; although daytime and noon temperatures may still be relatively high, mornings and evenings already begin to feel a little cool, so health preservation should pay attention to keeping warm and moisturizing to against dryness.
Daily Life and Travel: Keep Warm
There is a folk saying: “Three No-Exposures during White Dew”: do not expose the head, the navel, or the feet. Although it is said that one should “keep warm in spring, endure cold in autumn,” as appropriate cool stimulation helps train the body’s cold tolerance, those with weaker constitutions, such as the elderly and the frail, need to pay attention to keeping warm. They should add clothing in the morning and evening to protect the head, abdomen, and joints, avoiding the invasion of cold.
For patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, chronic bronchitis, or joint diseases, in addition to adding clothing, it is recommended to remove summer cooling mats promptly. Avoid excessive coolness while sleeping, and keep a thin quilt at the bedside for easy use.
Exercise: Combine Activity and Rest
After entering autumn, respiratory system diseases are prone to occur; appropriate exercise is an effective way to prevent and alleviate conditions. Choose suitable exercise methods based on your physical condition, such as Baduanjin, jogging, Tai Chi, yoga, traditional fitness exercises, square dancing, etc. After exercise, pay attention to relaxation and rest, which can include listening to music or taking a walk.
In addition, during the relaxation process you can rub your hands until warm and massage the Dazhui acupoint to dispel cold, warm and disperse the channels, which can also prevent cold-induced shoulder and neck stiffness after White Dew.
Daily Diet: Nourish Yin and Moisturize the Lung
In autumn, the human body is often affected by dryness, manifesting as symptoms such as dry mouth, dry skin, itchy throat, and cough. Pears have the effects of promoting fluid production, moistening dryness, and nourishing the lungs to relieve cough. They can be eaten raw or boiled into pear soup for nourishment.
Maiwei Dihuang Pills nourishes the kidneys and lungs. It is used for Yin deficiency of the lungs and kidneys, manifesting as tidal fever, night sweats, dry throat, dizziness, tinnitus, and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees.
Additionally, for symptoms such as dry cough or chronic bronchitis caused by Yin deficiency of the lungs and kidneys, Maiwei Dihuang Pills can be used accordingly for regulation.
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