Gastric Care: 10 Optimal Times for Diet
The stomach is a delicate organ. After Frost's Descent, fluctuating temperatures weaken the body’s resistance, often leading to stomach pain and bloating. How to protect your stomach in autumn and winter? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views winter as the optimal season for "storing vitality," allowing the body to conserve energy and nutrients effectively, making it the best time for stomach care.
Stomach Care Schedule
7:00 AM Drink warm water
Replenishes overnight fluid loss. Cold water counteracts the body's natural rhythm and may irritate the stomach.
8:00 AM Best time for breakfast
Eat within 1 hour of waking and 4 hours before lunch. Skipping breakfast long-term increases risks of nutrient deficiencies and gallstones.