在浩瀚的宇宙间,人类作为自然之子,其生命活动无时无刻不在与天地万物相互感应。古人云:“天人合一”,这不仅是对人与自然和谐共生的哲学思考,更是指导我们养生的至高智慧。其中,四季调神,便是顺应天时,调养身心的重要法则。春生、夏长、秋收、冬藏,四季更迭,各有其独特的养生之道,而这些智慧,在气候变迁剧烈的今天,更显得弥足珍贵。
春三月:生而勿杀,舒展肝气
春天,万物复苏,生机勃勃。按照《黄帝内经》的教导,“春三月,此为发陈,天地俱生,万物以荣,夜卧早起,广步于庭,被发缓形,以使志生,生而勿杀,予而勿夺,赏而勿罚,此春气之应,养生之道也。”此时,人体肝气开始升发,宜顺应自然,保持心情开朗,避免抑郁和压抑。
想象一位长期伏案工作的白领,在春日的午后,走出办公室,漫步于公园之中,呼吸着清新的空气,感受着温暖的阳光洒在身上。他的脸上洋溢着笑容,心中的抑郁仿佛随着春风一扫而空。这便是“生而勿杀”的最好诠释,让生命在春天里自由舒展,肝气得以顺畅。
夏三月:使志无怒,宣通心气
夏日炎炎,万物茂盛。此时,“夏三月,此为蕃秀,天地气交,万物华实,夜卧早起,无厌于日,使志无怒,使华英成秀,使气得泄,若所爱在外,此夏气之应,养长之道也。”夏季,人体心气旺盛,宜保持心情平和,避免大怒伤肝,以免心火过旺,耗伤心气。
一位热爱运动的年轻人,在夏日清晨,迎着初升的太阳,在公园里慢跑。他的步伐轻盈,呼吸均匀,脸上洋溢着满足和喜悦。他深知,夏季养心,不仅要通过运动宣通心气,更要保持内心的宁静,不让怒火扰乱了心神。这便是“使志无怒”的生动实践。
秋三月:收敛神气,肃降肺气
秋天,万物开始收敛,自然界呈现出一派萧瑟景象。此时,“秋三月,此谓容平,天气以急,地气以明,早卧早起,与鸡俱兴,使志安宁,以缓秋刑,收敛神气,使秋气平,无外其志,使肺气清,此秋气之应,养收之道也。”秋季,人体肺气当令,宜收敛神气,避免过度耗散,以保养肺气。
一位艺术家,在秋日黄昏,独自坐在书房里,静静地欣赏着一幅幅画作。他的眼神专注而深邃,仿佛在与画中的世界对话。他深知,秋季养生,不仅要收敛心神,更要通过艺术等高雅活动,陶冶情操,使肺气得以肃降。这便是“收敛神气”的生动写照。
冬三月:使志若伏若匿,闭藏肾气
冬天,万物潜藏,自然界进入一年中最寒冷的季节。此时,“冬三月,此为闭藏,水冰地坼,勿扰乎阳,早卧晚起,必待日光,使志若伏若匿,若有私意,若已有得,去寒就温,无泄皮肤,使气亟夺,此冬气之应,养藏之道也。”冬季,人体肾气当令,宜保持心情宁静,避免过度兴奋,以保养肾气。
一位老人,在冬日清晨,坐在窗前,手捧一杯热茶,静静地望着窗外的雪景。他的脸上挂着淡淡的微笑,心中充满了宁静与满足。他深知,冬季养生,不仅要闭藏肾气,更要通过内心的修炼,达到身心的和谐统一。这便是“使志若伏若匿”的深刻体现。
结语:顺应天时,养生智慧永不过时
四季调神,顺应天时,这不仅是古人的养生智慧,更是现代人追求健康生活的指南。梁世杰科研团队认为在气候变迁剧烈的今天,我们更应珍视这些智慧,通过调整作息、调节饮食、修炼心性等方式,顺应自然规律,保养身心。只有这样,我们才能在快节奏的现代生活中,找到内心的宁静与平衡,享受健康、和谐、美好的生活。
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 unity of heaven and man, the four seasons adjust the spirit: the wisdom of health preservation in accordance with the time of day
In the vast universe, human beings, as children of nature, are constantly sensing each other with all things in heaven and earth in their life activities. The ancients said: "The unity of man and nature" is not only a philosophical reflection on the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, but also the supreme wisdom that guides us to maintain health. Among them, the four seasons are an important rule to adjust the mind and body according to the time of day. Spring, summer, autumn harvest, winter storage, the four seasons change, each has its own unique way of health preservation, and these wisdom, in today's drastic climate change, is even more precious.
Spring and March: Born and don't kill, stretch your liver qi
In spring, everything is revived and full of life. According to the teaching of the "Yellow Emperor's Neijing", "Spring and March, this is the hair Chen, heaven and earth are born, all things are glorious, lie down at night and get up early, walk in the court, and be slowed down, so that Zhisheng, born and not killed, given and not taken, rewarded and not punished, this spring should be, the way of health is also." "At this time, the body's liver qi begins to rise, so it is advisable to follow nature, maintain a cheerful mood, and avoid depression and depression.
Imagine a white-collar worker who has been working at a desk for a long time, walking out of the office and strolling through the park on a spring afternoon, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the warm sunshine on his body. His face was full of smiles, and the depression in his heart seemed to be swept away with the spring breeze. This is the best interpretation of "born and not killed", so that life can be freely stretched in the spring, and the liver qi can be smoothed.
Xia March: Make the will not angry, and promote the heart
Summer is scorching, and everything is luxuriant. At this time, "summer March, this is the beauty of Fan, heaven and earth, all things are gorgeous, lie down at night and get up early, tired of the day, so that the will is not angry, so that Huaying becomes a show, so that the anger is vented, if the love is outside, this summer should be, the way to grow up." "In summer, the human body has a strong heart, so it is advisable to keep a calm mood and avoid anger and liver injury, so as not to overexert the heart and consume the heart.
A young man who loves sports jogs in the park in the early summer morning, facing the rising sun. His steps were light, his breathing was even, and his face was filled with satisfaction and joy. He knows that to nourish his heart in summer, he must not only promote his heart through exercise, but also maintain inner peace and not let anger disturb his mind. This is the vivid practice of "keeping the will without anger".
Autumn and March: Restrain the spirit and reduce the lung energy
In autumn, everything begins to converge, and the natural world presents a bleak scene. At this time, "autumn and March, this is called Rongping, the weather is urgent, the earth is bright, lie down early and get up early, and the chickens are happy, so that the zhi is peaceful, in order to slow down the autumn punishment, converge the spirit, make the autumn qi flat, no outside its ambition, so that the lungs are clear, this autumn should be, the way of raising and adopting." "In autumn, the human body's lung qi is in season, so it is advisable to restrain the spirit qi and avoid excessive dissipation to maintain the lung qi.
An artist, in the autumn dusk, sits alone in his study, quietly admiring the paintings. His eyes are focused and deep, as if in dialogue with the world in the painting. He knows very well that autumn health preservation should not only restrain the mind, but also cultivate sentiment through elegant activities such as art, so that the lung qi can be suppressed. This is a vivid portrayal of "convergence of spirit".
Winter and March: Make the will hide and hide the kidney qi
In winter, everything lurks, and nature enters the coldest season of the year. At this time, "winter in March, this is closed, water and ice, do not disturb the sun, lie down early and get up late, must wait for the sun, so that the ambition is hidden, if there is a private intention, if there is a gain, go to the cold on the temperature, no leakage of the skin, so that the qi is urgent, this winter should be, the way to raise the store." "In winter, the body's kidney qi is in season, so it is advisable to maintain a calm mood and avoid overexcitement to maintain kidney qi.
An old man, in the early morning of winter, sits in front of the window, holding a cup of hot tea, quietly looking at the snow outside the window. He had a faint smile on his face, and his heart was full of serenity and contentment. He knows very well that winter health preservation is not only to hide kidney qi, but also to achieve harmony and unity of body and mind through inner cultivation. This is the profound embodiment of "making the ambition hidden".
Conclusion: Conform to the times, and the wisdom of health will never go out of style
The four seasons adjust the mind and conform to the time of day, which is not only the health wisdom of the ancients, but also the guide for modern people to pursue a healthy life. In today's drastic climate change, we should cherish these wisdoms, and conform to the laws of nature and maintain our bodies and minds by adjusting our work and rest, adjusting our diet, and cultivating our minds. Only in this way can we find inner peace and balance in the fast-paced modern life, and enjoy a healthy, harmonious and beautiful life.
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.