1. Don’t wash your hair when you’re full, and don’t bathe when you’re hungry. Wash your face with cold water for beauty and health. Don’t bathe until your sweat has dried. Brush your teeth with warm water to prevent tooth sensitivity.
2. Eat rice with husk and fibrous foods. Men should not skip water chestnuts, and women should include lotus roots in their diet. While raw turnips may not be beneficial, cooked ones are nutritious. Avoid overeating, and don’t lie down immediately after a meal.
3. Nurturing life is about being active, while nurturing the mind is about finding stillness. A restless and anxious mind can lead to various issues. Peace of mind brings better health. Try to calm your mind and focus on your thoughts.
4. While medicinal and dietary supplements are important, don’t forget about mental nourishment. Value your health over wealth. Avoid charred, deep-fried, and heavily seasoned foods. The less you consume such foods, the better.
5. Spoiled fish and shrimp can be deadly. Dress warmly, and you’ll always feel like it’s spring. Avoid exposing your teeth to cold and your lips to heat. Only consume properly cooked food and boiled water.
6. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and less meat. Practice moderation in your diet, and maintain a regular sleep schedule. Keep your head cool and your feet warm. Know when enough is enough, and avoid seeking a life of leisure.
7. Nurturing life requires diligence, while nurturing the mind requires stillness.
8. As we age, we must continue to exercise. Go for walks or slow runs, practice sword dancing, and don’t shy away from cold weather. Sweep your yard, indulge in arts, and embrace an open-minded perspective.
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9. When the rooster crows, it’s time to get up. Nurture flowers and pets, read books and recite poetry. Enjoy chess and theater, avoid seeking pleasure in sensual desires, and don’t dwell on personal matters or pursue selfish gains.
10. Don’t overeat, especially at dinner. Refrain from talking while eating, and avoid smoking. Limit your salt, sugar, and fat intake, and don’t overindulge in rice.
11. Three meals a day, with appropriate portions of vegetables and fruits, are ideal. Go to bed and wake up at fixed times. Get up gently, without rushing.
12. Drink alcohol in moderation, and don’t be greedy for fame and fortune. Don’t get angry over trivial matters, and cultivate a generous spirit.
13. A healthy mind is essential for well-being. Take preventive measures, and maintain a positive mindset. Understand the importance of emotional balance to avoid illnesses.
14. Exercise your body through a combination of activity and rest for a harmonious life and a healthy mind. Practice dietary discipline, and stop eating when you’re about 80% full to keep your organs functioning optimally.
15. Anger can accelerate aging. Express yourself appropriately, and bring joy to those around you. Appreciate art and nature, go fishing, and engage in hobbies that bring you joy.
16. Engage in mentally stimulating activities without exhausting yourself. Reduce stress and social engagements to nurture your mind and avoid restlessness. Establish a routine for better health, and strive for a balanced daily life.
17. Keep your hands active to benefit your brain, and prevent colds and flu.
18. Avoid sleeping on stone beds in the summer and wooden beds in the fall. In spring, keep your navel covered, and in winter, protect your head. Stay active during the day, and you’ll sleep more soundly at night.
19. Washing your feet before bed is more beneficial than taking a tonic. Keep the door open while you sleep to ensure a deep slumber. If you’re feeling hot, skip the blanket—you won’t catch a cold.
20. Early to bed and early to rise will make you feel refreshed. Excessive sleep and indulgence in pleasure can shorten your lifespan. Arguing in the evening can leave you feeling agitated.
21. A day’s worth of pig’s head is not as beneficial as a good night’s sleep.
22. Three days’ worth of goat meat is not as beneficial as washing your feet before bed.
23. Sleeping in the wrong position can leave you feeling tired. Let your mind rest before your body, and you’ll sleep like a beauty.
24. Sleeping with your head towards the breeze is comfortable and pleasant, but sleeping with your feet towards the breeze may require a doctor’s visit.
25. Avoid sleeping in alleys, as they can be drafty.
26. Turn off the lights before sleeping to avoid dizziness in the morning.
27. For a good night’s sleep, ensure your body is relaxed, with your feet not facing west and your head not facing east.