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  • Language: Chinese, English
  • Format: 24.8 x 17.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Page: 143
  • Publication Date: 01/2018
  • ISBN: 9787518416707
  • Publisher: China Light Industry Press
Table of Contents

前言

Preface

推荐序

Preface

养生历史 源远流长

A Time-Honored History

渐感于心,模而仿之

Observation and imitation

诸子之说,养生发端

Theories on health cultivation

岐黄论道,奠定基础

The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic

专论专著,始有问世

Books exclusively dedicated to health cultivation

《千金要方》,养生为先

Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces

养生著作,大量涌现

Emergence of numerous books on health cultivation

学术争鸣,促进发展

Diverse academic ideas on health cultivation

养生理念,更趋实际

Practical ideas on health cultivation

系统总结,侧重继承

Theoretical generalization

养生风尚,由衰至盛

From decline to flourish

养生理论 特色鲜明

Characteristic Theories

天人相应,趋利避害

Seek advantages and avoid disadvantages through man-nature harmony

天地相参,日月相应

Correspondence between man with the heaven/earth and sun/moon

形神共养,尽终天年

Keep the body and mind together and live a full span of life

未病先防,未乱先治

Prevent ailments before it arises and prevent troubles before they occur

日出而作,日落而息

Get up at sunrise and rest at sunset

流水不腐,户枢不蠹

Running water is never stale and a door-hinge never gets worm-eaten

志闲少欲,形劳不倦

Mental and physical relaxation

养性之道,常欲小劳

Moderate physical activities

『春气发陈』,以使志生

The qi of spring boosts the will on life

孟春回暖,还防余寒

Protection against cold in Meng Chun

仲春物荣,衣着『春捂』

Stay warm in Zhong Chun

季春温暖,当防『春困』

Prevent the ”spring sleepiness” in Ji Chun

夏气『蕃秀』,使气得泄

The qi of summer unblocks the skin pores

孟夏转热,饮食宜忌

Food recommendations in Meng Xia

仲夏多雨,慎防『疰夏』

Prevent ”summer sickness” in Zhong Xia

季夏入伏,预防『中暑』

Prevent ”sun stroke” in Ji Xia

秋气『容平』,收敛神气

The qi of autumn keeps a tranquil mind

仲冬『入九』,祛寒避冷

Avoid exposure to cold in Zhong Dong

孟秋尚热,慎防『温燥』

Prevent ”warm dryness” in Meng Qiu

季冬寒盛,预防冻疮

Prevention of chilblains in Ji Dong

冬气闭藏,使志若伏

The qi of winter stores high aspirations

孟冬始寒,适宜进补

Take tonics in Meng Dong

仲秋转凉,衣着『秋冻』

Stay cool in Zhong Qiu

季秋已寒,谨防『凉燥』

Prevent ”cool dryness” in Ji Qiu

修德怡神,方能延寿

Virtues and longevity

莫虑莫念,据理应之

Do not worry about the future or dwell on the past

移情易性,调摄心志

Emotional adjustment and mental regulation

娱乐怡神,各有所医

Benefits of recreational activities

恬淡虚无,真气从之

Quiet peacefulness and absolute emptiness ensures a smooth flow of true qi

弈棋凝神,静气养性

Benefits of playing Go (wei qi)

和煦则春,惨郁则秋

Warm like spring, gloomy as autumn

冬不极温,夏不穷凉

Do not stay too warm in winter and too cool in summer

寤寐兴息,晨起有时

Appropriate time to rise

养生之诀,睡眠居先

Sleep and health

腰下常温,胸上稍凉

Keep the lower body warm and upper body cool

安身之本,必资于食

Health and food

食养之要,谨和五味

Balanced diet of five flavors

五谷为养,五果为助

Grains and Vegetables

食饮有节,起居有常

Appropriate dietary habits and regular lifestyle

善养生者,先除六害

Six harmful factors in health cultivation

形欲常鉴,津欲常咽

Stay fit and swallow the saliva

爽口勿多,快心勿过

Avoid excessive food intake and indulgent sense pleasures

五味之过,疾病蜂起

Association between five flavor selectivity and health problem

小酌怡情,过量伤身

Moderate drinking may be beneficial, but too much alcohol is harmful

饮过则湿,食过则滞

Excessive drinking causes dampness and overeating causes food stagnation

补人之物,数粥第一

Porridge is the key to a long, healthy life

食后百步,手摩脐腹

Take a walk and rub the abdomen after eating

凡人饮食,盖有『三化』

Diet and three transformations

酒色无度,半百而衰

Indulgence in alcohol and sex makes people prone to early aging

阴阳不交,多病不寿

Sexual abstinence may cause health problems

孤阳独阴,久而成疾

Sexual restraint and health issues

小酌怡情,过量伤身

Moderate drinking may be beneficial, but too much alcohol is harmful

凡人饮食,盖有『三化』

Diet and three transformations

破阳破阴,不可过早

Avoid early initiation of sexual activity among teens

Sample Pages Preview
The Wei—Jin period(265—420)witnessed the publication of books or chapters exclusively dedicated to health cultivation.The San Guo Zhi(Records of the Three Kingdoms)recorded the view of exercise by Hua Tuo,"Physical exercise allows a good digestion and smooth flow of blood and therefore prevents one from getting sick"In addition,the five animal frolics by Hua Tuo are a perfect combination of physical activity with mental tranquility.The Bao Pu Zi Nei Pion(inner Chapters,the Book of the Master Who Embraces Simplicity)written by Jin dynasty(265—420)scholar Ge Hong(283—343)systemically summarized the principles of alchemy.

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