How should women aged 40+ maintain their beauty?

Step intoForty-year-old woman, often have concerns about their own health. Many people have clearly felt the physical strength gradually decline, and some people have even begun to faceMenopauseAlthough most women haven’t developed any obvious symptoms that require medical attention, when they feel weak, a lifestyle focused on health care becomes an important choice for maintaining health.

For women over 40, various health problems, both minor and major, begin to emerge, with psychological health concerns being the most common. For example, multiple pressures from work and life often lead to insomnia, which can even affect the stability of the menstrual cycle in severe cases. In addition, concerns about fertility can also interfere with hormone secretion. Therefore, women in this age group should not only try torelax, adjust your mentality, and also combine it with scientific diet therapy to supplement the body with nutrition and enhance physical fitness.

So, what foods are suitable for women in their forties to nourish their bodies? Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner Peng Minghui points out that women in this stage often experience "yin deficiency," meaning a deficiency of yin fluid in their bodies. According to the principles of meridian circulation in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the gallbladder meridian is active from 11 PM to 1 AM, while the liver meridian is active from 1 AM to 3 AM. The gallbladder and liver are responsible for key functions in the body, such as metabolism and toxin excretion. Therefore, maintaining a good night's sleep between 11 PM and 3 AM not only helps replenish yin fluid but also nourishes the skin. Furthermore, physiological processes such as menstruation, childbirth, and breastfeeding all consume blood and qi. Maintaining a healthy gallbladder and liver can indirectly help nourish blood and maintain a balanced qi and blood flow. It's also important to note that women in this stage should avoid spicy, fried, and greasy foods to avoid burdening the body and negatively impacting their health benefits.

Regarding specific dietary therapy plans, Dr. Peng Minghui emphasized that dietary supplements should adhere to the principle of "heating the cold and cooling the hot," choosing the right supplements based on individual body constitution. Given that women over 40 generally prioritize "yin nourishment" as their primary health need, she recommends a "Black Bean and Polygonatum Congee." This porridge is simple to prepare: simply prepare 50g each of Ligustrum lucidum fruit, Eclipta prostrata, and Polygonatum sibiricum, 200g each of black beans and rice, and add a small amount of rock sugar. This porridge not only nourishes yin and kidneys but also helps strengthen bones and maintain hair, making it particularly suitable for women prone to night sweats. However, caution is advised for women with loose stools (soft, unformed stools) or those suffering from a cold to avoid discomfort due to incompatibility with this ingredient.