Physical - nutrition

Another way to improve our resistance is by taking the right nutrition. Strengthening the first buffer has everything to do with taking water in various forms. Try to drink about two liters of water every day, preferably boiled, warm water, as it is easily absorbed and requires less digestive fire. Another way to get enough water is to regularly eat homemade soup. Very strengthening is the so-called bone broth or bouillon, made from a shank or chicken. There are many recipes for this on the internet. Vegetarians can make a powerful vegetable soup, with onions, leeks, celery, celeriac, and other root vegetables.

Healthy Intestines

What is also important, especially for the digestive fire, are cooked vegetables but also rice, millet, bulgur, couscous, and quinoa. Eating some fruits like kiwi and red berries is good for the intake of vitamin C and for daily bowel movements. Good bowel movements help us let go of old things and be open to new ones. Furthermore, the intestines are strongly connected to both the lungs and the digestive fire, and thus to the immune system. A healthy intestinal flora is therefore essential for our immunity. In addition, fresh herbs and spices such as fresh ginger and turmeric are important supports for the digestive fire. You can also make tea with fresh ginger.

What Shouldn't You Overuse?

Be moderate with fresh fruit and raw vegetables as they weaken our digestive fire. The same goes for dairy products. Due to their cold nature, they also weaken the digestive fire. Additionally, products like milk, cottage cheese, and cheese create a lot of phlegm that eventually accumulates in the lungs, slowing down their recovery. Sugar also disrupts the digestive fire significantly. It slows down the absorption of nutrients, leading to bloating in the stomach area. Avoid alcohol, coffee, smoking, and fried foods as much as possible. They generate excessive heat in our system, causing us to dehydrate more quickly.

Advice, not commandments
You must also remember that these are advice, not commandments. Eating should be enjoyable and tasty, not a strict, stressful activity. The mental aspect in supporting our health is just as important. More on that in the next chapter.