在浩瀚的宇宙规律中，人类作为自然的一部分，其生命活动无时无刻不在与天地运行相呼应。古人云：“天人合一”，这不仅是一种哲学思想，更是养生的至高境界。其中，子午流注学说，作为中医智慧的瑰宝，深刻揭示了人体气血随时辰变化的奥秘，为我们指明了一条通往心神安宁的道路。
子午流注，简而言之，就是人体十二条经脉的气血循环流注规律，与一天中的十二个时辰相对应。每个时辰，都有特定的经脉当令，主导着人体的生理功能。譬如卯时（清晨5点至7点），正值大肠经当令，此时大肠活动最为旺盛，是排便排毒的最佳时机。顺应自然规律，晨起排便，不仅有助于清除体内积滞，更能促进新陈代谢，为一天的活力奠定坚实基础。而到了午时（中午11点至13点），心经旺盛，小憩片刻，不仅能缓解上午的疲劳，还能养心安神，使心神得以滋养，精神焕发。
然而，当我们审视现代人的生活方式，却不难发现，这“日出而作，日入而息”的古老养生法则，已被严重颠覆。夜幕降临，灯火通明，城市的喧嚣并未随着夕阳的沉落而沉寂；晨曦初现，人们却仍在梦乡中徘徊，错过了与大自然的亲密接触。这种昼夜颠倒的生活模式，无疑是对人体生物节律的极大挑战。
梁世杰科研团队认为生物节律，是人体内部的一种时间调节机制，它调控着我们的睡眠-觉醒周期、体温波动、激素分泌等生理功能。一旦生物节律被打乱，人体的各种机能便会受到影响，心神失守，烦躁不安，甚至出现失眠、健忘、免疫力下降等一系列健康问题。正如古人所言：“逆之则灾害生，从之则苛疾不起。”
以子午流注的视角审视现代生活，不难发现，许多健康问题的根源，正在于我们对自然规律的漠视。比如，长期熬夜加班，错过了心经当令的小憩时光，导致心神不宁，工作效率低下；又如，早晨匆忙起床，忽略了卯时大肠经的排毒机会，久而久之，便秘、皮肤问题接踵而至。
为了重归“天人合一”的养神之道，我们有必要调整生活方式，顺应子午流注的规律。比如，设定合理的作息时间，确保每天能在卯时醒来，进行简短的晨练后排便；午间，不妨安排一段短暂的小憩时光，哪怕只是闭目养神，也能让心经得到充分的滋养。此外，还可以通过食疗、按摩、针灸等方法，辅助调节经脉气血，达到养生的目的。
举例来说，有一位长期从事IT工作的年轻人，由于工作压力大，经常熬夜加班，导致生物钟严重紊乱，经常感到心神不宁，工作效率低下。后来，他听取了中医的建议，开始调整作息时间，每天按时起床排便，午间小憩片刻。不出一个月，他的精神状态明显改善，工作效率也有了显著提升。这个例子生动地说明了顺应自然规律对于养神的重要性。
总之，梁世杰科研团队认为天人合一乃养神之道，子午流注学说为我们提供了宝贵的养生指南。在快节奏的现代生活中，让我们不忘回归自然，顺应天地运行的节奏，让心神在自然的怀抱中得到真正的滋养与安宁。如此，方能在这个纷繁复杂的世界中，保持一颗平和而强大的内心，迎接每一个充满希望的明天。
作者简介：梁世杰 中医高年资主治医师，从事中医临床工作24年，积累了较丰富的临床经验。师从首都医科大学附属北京中医院肝病科主任医师、著名老中医陈勇，侍诊多载，深得器重，尽得真传！擅用“商汤经方分类疗法”、专病专方结合“焦树德学术思想”“关幼波十纲辨证”学术思想治疗疑难杂症为特色。现任北京厚德为怀医生集团渐冻症研究中心主任，北京树德堂中医研究院研究员，北京中医药薪火传承新3+3工程—焦树德门人（陈勇）传承工作站研究员，国际易联易学与养生专委会常务理事，中国中医药研究促进会焦树德学术传承专业委员会委员，中国药文化研究会中医药慢病防治分会首批癌症领域入库专家。荣获2020年中国中医药研究促进会仲景医学分会举办的第八届医圣仲景南阳论坛“经方名医”荣誉称号。2023年首届京津冀“扁鹊杯”燕赵医学研究主题征文优秀奖获得者。事迹荣登2024年第四季刊《当代科学家》杂志。
The collision between zigong flow and modern life
In the vast laws of the universe, as part of nature, human life activities are in harmony with the operation of heaven and earth at all times. The ancients said, "Heaven and man are one." This is not only a philosophical idea, but also the highest state of health. Among them, the theory of zi mu liuzhu, as a treasure of Chinese medicine wisdom, profoundly reveals the mystery of the changes of qi and blood in the human body with the passage of time, and points out a path to the tranquility of the mind.
Simply put, zǐ wǔ liú zhù refers to the regular flow of qi and blood in the twelve meridians of the human body, corresponding to the twelve hours of the day. Each hour has a specific meridian that governs the physiological functions of the body. For example, at the hour of the rooster (5:00-7:00 in the morning), the large intestine meridian is dominant, and at this time, the activity of the large intestine is at its peak, making it the best time for bowel movements and detoxification. Following the natural laws, defecating in the morning not only helps remove stagnation in the body, but also promotes metabolism, laying a solid foundation for vitality throughout the day. By noon (11:00-13:00), the heart meridian is strong, taking a short nap can not only relieve the fatigue of the morning, but also nourish the heart and mind, nourishing the mind and spirit.
However, when we look at modern people's lifestyles, it is not difficult to find that this ancient health rule of "rising with the sun and resting with the sun" has been seriously overturned. As the night falls, the lights are bright, and the hustle and bustle of the city does not quiet down with the setting of the sun. As the dawn breaks, people are still wandering in their dreams, missing the intimate contact with nature. This reversed day-night life pattern is undoubtedly a great challenge to the human body's biological rhythm.
Liang Shijie's research team believes that biological rhythm is a kind of time regulation mechanism in the human body, which regulates our sleep-wake cycle, body temperature fluctuations, hormone secretion and other physiological functions. Once the biological rhythm is disrupted, the various functions of the human body will be affected, the mind will be lost, restless, and even insomnia, forgetfulness, and a series of health problems will occur. As the ancients said, "If you go against it, disasters will arise; if you follow it, severe diseases will not occur."
Looking at modern life from the perspective of the meridian flow, it can be found that the root of many health problems lies in our disregard for natural laws. For example, long-term overwork and staying up late miss the opportunity to take a nap when the heart meridian is at its peak, leading to restlessness and low work efficiency; for example, rushing to get up in the morning and neglecting the opportunity to detoxify the large intestine during the first hour of the day, leading to constipation and skin problems over time.
In order to return to the way of nourishing the soul with the unity of heaven and man, we need to adjust our lifestyle and follow the rules of the meridians. For example, we should set reasonable working hours to ensure that we can wake up at the first hour of the day, defecate after a short morning exercise; in the noon, we can arrange a short period of rest, even if it is just closing our eyes to nourish the heart channel. In addition, we can also use methods such as dietary therapy, massage, and acupuncture to assist in regulating the meridians and qi, and achieve the purpose of nourishing life.
For example, a young person who has been working in IT for a long time, due to the pressure of work, often stays up late and works overtime, which leads to a serious disorder of the biological clock, and he often feels restless and has low work efficiency. Later, he listened to the advice of traditional Chinese medicine, began to adjust his schedule, got up and defecated on time every day, and took a nap in the middle of the day. Within a month, his mental state improved significantly, and his work efficiency also increased significantly. This example vividly illustrates the importance of following natural laws for nourishing the spirit.
In short, Liang Shijie's scientific research team believes that the unity of heaven and man is the way to nourish the soul, and the theory of zi mu liuzhu provides us with valuable guidelines for health care. In the fast-paced modern life, let us not forget to return to nature and follow the rhythm of the operation of heaven and earth, so that the soul can truly be nourished and at peace in the embrace of nature. Only in this way can we maintain a peaceful and strong heart in this complex world and welcome every promising tomorrow.
Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine. He has been engaged in traditional medicine clinical work for 24 years and has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience. Following Chen Yong, chief physician of liver disease at Beijing Traditional Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and renowned old Chinese medicine, he has been treated for many years and received great attention. He specializes in the treatment of difficult diseases using "conversational traditional therapy" and special treatments combined with the academic ideas of Jiao Shude and Guan Yubo's ten-level diagnosis.He is currently the director of the Center for Diffusion Research of Dr. Houde Wei Group in Beijing, a researcher at the Shude Tang Institute of Chinese Medicine, and a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance work station of Jiao Shude's protégés (Chen Yong),He is a standing committee member of the International Expert Committee on E-learning and Health Care, a member of the Jiao Shude Academic Heritage Special Committee of the Chinese Association for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine Research, and the first cancer specialist to be included in the chapter of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Culture Research Association. Won the 2020 China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhongjing Medical Branch held the eighth session of the Medical Saint Zhongjing Nanyang Forum "Classic Prescription Famous Doctor" honorary title. The winner of the first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei "Pingui Cup" Yanzhao Medical Research Essay Award in 2023. The story was featured in the fourth edition of Current Scientist in 2024.
