On the 20th, the fourth solar term of spring, "vernal equinox," will be celebrated, and the weather will gradually warm up with more rainfall. Traditional Chinese medicine experts believe that the Spring Equinox season is an important period for health preservation and disease prevention. It is important to pay attention to adapting to the changes of yin and yang in nature, regulating the liver and qi, strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, and harmonizing yin and yang. As the ancient saying goes, "At the vernal equinox, there is a balance between yin and yang, resulting in even day and night and a balance between cold and heat." This season is closely related to the balance of yin and yang in nature Shi Ying, Deputy Chief Physician of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department at Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced that spring belongs to wood and corresponds to the liver. During the vernal equinox, if the liver qi rises too much, it can easily cause emotional instability, dizziness, insomnia, nosebleeds, and other problems. If the liver qi crosses the spleen, it can easily lead to fatigue, loss of appetite, indigestion, and other phenomena. If the liver qi does not rise enough, it can easily lead to liver qi stagnation; Spring warmth and blooming flowers can also easily cause allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, how should these health problems be prevented and addressed? Cai Tingting, attending physician of the Department of Otolaryngology at Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, suggests that it is advisable to go to bed early and wake up early during the Spring Equinox season; Moderate exercise such as walking, jogging, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin can be chosen to help promote the circulation of qi and blood and enhance physical fitness; Avoid reducing clothing too early to prevent catching a cold caused by the cold of spring. People with allergies should pay attention to protection when going out; During this season, the liver qi is strong and the kidney qi is weak. It is advisable to reduce acidity and increase acidity in the diet, and pay attention to strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness. It is recommended to eat more "spring vegetables" such as shepherd's purse and spring bamboo shoots; Attention should also be paid to regulating emotions, maintaining a relaxed and optimistic mood. Some traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods also contribute to health preservation and wellness. Shi Ying introduced that during this period, combing hair one to two hundred times a day in the morning helped to clear qi and blood, and promote yang energy; Rubbing the Tai Chong acupoint can relieve liver fire and alleviate discomfort caused by excessive liver fire; People with spleen deficiency and excessive dampness can relieve symptoms such as fatigue and weakness by removing dampness from the body through cupping. (New Society)