In the past two years, I have often been asked by patients, "After the flu, I have become 'positive' again. After 'positive', my illness has not fully recovered, and I have coughed and fever again. All the antibody test results show positive. Why am I so prone to catching a cold
Cold is actually a particularly common disease in daily life, which can occur all year round. It is particularly common in the autumn and winter seasons when the weather turns cooler, and in the spring when the weather gradually warms up.
It is normal for a healthy adult to catch a cold 1-3 times a year; But if you catch a cold more than 6 times a year, it belongs to frequent colds.
It is normal for children to have a weak constitution and catch colds 2-4 times a year; If it reaches 6-8 times, it belongs to frequent colds.
Lack of positive energy is the main reason
After multiple inquiries and checks, I found that most friends who are prone to catching a cold have some commonalities.
Firstly, these individuals generally have weaker physical constitution or suffer from chronic underlying diseases. They usually experience sudden changes in temperature or have been in contact with cold patients, and will catch a cold within a few days.
Secondly, the spleen and stomach function of these individuals is average, and their digestive and absorption abilities are biased; On this basis, some people also like to eat cold food or a large amount of fruits, which further reduces their digestive ability.
Finally, some people often experience emotional instability, such as insomnia and anxiety at night, and paranoia during the day. They always feel that their bodies have serious problems, but they are still unwilling to seek medical treatment or undergo examinations. Even if they do seek medical attention, they do not trust doctors and do not follow medical advice.
Repeated colds are indeed a headache, and some colds can also trigger serious illnesses such as pneumonia, asthma, myocarditis, acute glomerulonephritis, etc. So, it is particularly important to prevent colds and enhance physical fitness.
It is necessary to take preventive measures
As stated in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, 'When there is a sense of deficiency and evil, one should avoid it.'. Especially during some flu seasons, taking personal precautions can effectively prevent the occurrence of diseases.
As the saying goes, 'To forge iron, one must also be firm on their own.'. Cultivating positive energy, enhancing physical fitness, and strengthening resistance are the most fundamental preventive measures. No matter how good the elixir is, it is not as effective as having sufficient positive energy in the human body.
The most important way to cultivate positive qi is to enhance the function of the spleen and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal development". The source of blood and qi biochemistry in the human body is the spleen and stomach. In order to obtain sufficient positive energy, one must constantly maintain and cultivate their spleen and stomach functions. To maintain the spleen and stomach, it is necessary to eat easily digestible foods and try to avoid overly stimulating foods, such as those that are too cold or too spicy. More importantly, it is important to understand one's own constitution and avoid overeating foods that one cannot tolerate.