Ancient People on Health Preservation

Those who understand this can follow the laws of Yin and Yang, harmonize with numerology, eat in moderation, have a regular daily routine, and avoid overwork. Therefore, they can maintain both physical and mental health, live out their natural lifespan, and pass away at the age of a hundred. Those who are proficient in the way of health preservation can follow the principle of the transformation of Yin and Yang, adhere to the way of health preservation, have a moderate diet, a regular schedule, and do not overwork. Therefore, they have abundant physical strength and energy, can enjoy a peaceful and long life, and live to be a hundred years old. Poison attacks evil, grains nourish, fruits assist, livestock benefit, and vegetables fill. When the scents are combined and taken, it can replenish essence and qi. The medicinal herbs are mainly used to attack pathogenic qi. It is advisable to use grains and cereals as basic nutrients, fruits as supplements, meat as tonics, and vegetables as fillers. Only by consuming a variety of foods in combination can the effect of tonifying essence and qi be achieved. The five flavors should be avoided: Pungent foods can expel qi, and people with qi disorders should not consume too much pungent food. Saltiness promotes blood circulation. People with blood disorders should not consume too much salt. Suffering affects the bones; people with bone diseases should not eat too much bitterness. When one is ill with meat, they should avoid eating too much sweet food. Eating too much sour food can relieve muscle strain. People with muscle problems should not consume too much sour food. This is known as the Five prohibitions: eating too much without permission. -- Excerpted from "The Inner Path of the Emperor - Suwen", the 23rd statement in the chapter on the Five Qi of Xuanming explains that spicy flavors move qi, and people with qi disorders should not consume too much spicy food. Saltiness affects the blood. People with blood disorders should not consume too much saltiness. Bitterness penetrates the bones. People with bone diseases should not consume too much bitter taste. People with skin and flesh diseases should not eat too much sweet food. Sour taste can cause muscle strain. People with muscle strain should not eat too much sour food. This is the prohibition of the five flavors. One should not overeat. The Incident at Gaoliang gave rise to the Great Ding. People who overindulge in rich and delicious food are prone to diseases such as furuncles, carbuncles and sores. Taking wine as the elixir, taking delusion as the constant, getting drunk and entering the room, exhausting one's essence with desire, dissipating one's true self, not knowing to hold on to fullness,&127; From time to time, one should control the gods, please the heart, go against the pursuit of joy, and have no regular routine. Therefore, one will decline at the age of fifty. -- Excerpted from "The Inner Path of the Emperor: Simple Questions" - Ancient Tianzhen Lun Yu Shi: Drinking and drinking water, overworking without restraint, having sex after getting drunk, exhausting all Yin essence to satisfy desires, losing vital energy due to excessive consumption, not knowing how to maintain abundant physical strength and energy, only seeking momentary pleasure, not following the way of health preservation, and having an irregular life, thus leading to decline and death at the age of fifty. …………