Methods of TCM health care for children

We all know that every child grows and develops very quickly, but it is easy to lead to a decrease in the body's immunity. When the seasons change and the weather is cold, they are prone to colds and coughs. This is very detrimental to the health and growth of the body. Many people know that drugs have certain side effects on the body, and they will use traditional Chinese medicine methods to regulate and maintain the body. Let's learn about the methods of traditional Chinese medicine health care for children.

Methods of TCM health care for children

1. Diet adjustment

1. Develop good breastfeeding habits and try to extend the intervals between night feedings.

2. Develop good eating habits, avoid picky eating, eat in moderation, eat on time, advocate "three-point hunger", and prevent excessive consumption of dairy and food.

3. Food should be fine, soft, rotten, and chopped, and should be of various types.

4. Strictly control cold drinks and eat cold foods in moderation.

2. Daily life adjustment

1. Ensure adequate sleep time and gradually develop a habit of sleeping at night and being active during the day.

2. Develop good urination habits and hold your baby to urinate at the right time; develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day.

3. Clothes should be loose and not tight which would impede blood circulation and affect bone growth and development.

4. Pay attention to keeping warm in spring and correctly understand "spring covering"; in summer, cool down moderately, avoid direct blows from electric fans, and the air-conditioning temperature should not be too low; in autumn, avoid excessive warmth, advocate "three points of coolness", and correctly understand "autumn freezing"; in winter, the indoor environment should not be too closed to keep warm, and proper ventilation should be used to keep the air fresh.

5. Go outdoors regularly and get more exposure to wind and sun to strengthen your physical fitness.

(III) Massage Methods

1. Abdominal massage

(1) Location: abdomen.

(2) Operation: The operator places the palm of the hand or the index, middle, and ring fingers on the child's abdomen, and repeatedly moves the wrist and forearm in a circular rhythmic motion for 1 to 3 minutes each time.

(3) Efficacy: It can improve spleen and stomach function and promote digestion and absorption.

We all know that many drugs in adults' daily lives may produce side effects, which will not cause great harm to the body. However, for many children, due to incomplete development of various organs, it will cause very great harm, so I must pay special attention. The above is an introduction to the methods of Chinese medicine health care for children. I hope that many people can master more of this common sense so that they can take better care of their babies.