The Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) is brightly lit. Speaking of the customs of the day, most of them blurted out that they ate rice dumpling, enjoyed lanterns and guessed riddles. But in fact, our ancestors still left behind an old rule full of smoke and fire - to cure all diseases.

       "Walking through all diseases", also known as "traveling through all diseases", is an important activity with a long history in the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival). This custom was originally dominated by women traveling together, and later gradually extended to the elderly, children, and the frail and sick. People will take advantage of the darkness, walk along the wall, past the bridge, stroll around the outskirts, and walk a long circle before returning home. The ancients believed that this could "get rid of" all the illnesses on the body and ensure good health in the new year. It sounds a bit superstitious, doesn't it? But upon closer inspection, there is some truth to this ancient method.

       First, let's talk about the relationship between rice dumpling and Zobaibing. It is made of glutinous rice, which is sticky, difficult to digest, and stays in the stomach for a longer time. Many people habitually sit down and lie down after eating rice dumpling, which is prone to abdominal distension, acid regurgitation, indigestion and other discomfort. However, the ancients walked slowly for an hour or two, seemingly just a traditional custom, but it virtually promoted gastrointestinal motility, just relieved the burden of eating rice dumpling, and helped the body greatly.

       More importantly, 'curing all diseases' quietly avoids the most common problem of modern people - prolonged sitting. In ancient times, there were not so many comfortable seats. In Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival), people usually stood and walked while watching lanterns and guessing puzzles. In addition, the custom of "walking with all kinds of diseases" hardly allowed them to sit for a long time. In contrast, we modern people, after eating rice dumpling on the holiday, collapse on the sofa, play mahjong, cards, and chase dramas for hours at a time, and spend more time sitting than walking a day.

       It should be noted that prolonged sitting can cause poor blood circulation around the anus, leading to problems such as constipation, bloating, and discomfort. Many people are deeply troubled but do not realize that the root cause lies in prolonged sitting. The ancient custom of "treating various illnesses" reminds us in a simple way that sitting less and moving more is the key to taking care of the body.

       At the end of the day, the wisdom of ancient people to "cure all diseases" is just a reminder that the body needs to move and life needs to slow down. After finishing this bowl of rice dumpling, don't lie down and go out for a walk. Smooth out accumulated food and remove blockages caused by prolonged sitting. When you step forward, you will find that the best health is never just in the bowl, but on the road. In the new year, Laiwo Medical hopes that everyone can leave their discomfort behind and keep their health by their side. Finally, I wish everyone a happy Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)!

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