Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Everyday Do's and Don'ts (杂忌法)
Sun Simiao's everyday do's-and-don'ts for longevity (杂忌法) — the small daily avoidances that quietly protect health. Don't sleep facing a draught or right after a full meal; don't hold in urine or force it; don't over-strain or sit/lie too long; guard against sudden cold and sweat-chill; don't eat when furious. Why 养生 lives in a hundred tiny habits, not one grand technique.
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