Coping with the side effects of dieting and the long history of tea

□Looks haggard

Many people experience a dull, lackluster complexion after adhering to a strict diet for a period of time. At this point, they're likely to feel uneasy and wonder if their weight loss efforts have harmed their health. If someone then comments, "You look terrible," their resolve to lose weight will likely waver significantly. What you really need at this moment is to consult a doctor to understand whether your weight loss efforts are excessive and whether they are harming your health.

Numerous weight loss examples demonstrate that a dull and haggard complexion is a common consequence of dieting, but this usually disappears naturally after a period of time (generally about a month), after which you can regain your former radiance. Of course, everything should be done in moderation. If you go against the laws of nature, the result will only be a withered and emaciated appearance.

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Therefore, only by understanding everything about your weight loss process under the guidance of a doctor and proceeding within your limits will your excess body fat disappear along with the temporary haggardness.

■ A splitting headache

Headaches are a common symptom of dieting, usually caused by low blood sugar due to insufficient absorption of many nutrients. To alleviate this unpleasant side effect of weight loss, it is recommended to add foods rich in protein and carbohydrates, such as fish and eggs, to your diet.

In addition, eating habits should be adjusted accordingly to better facilitate the body's absorption of nutrients. Firstly, cultivate the habit of chewing slowly and thoroughly; secondly, adopt a more frequent, smaller meal approach. Once the body has absorbed sufficient nutrients, the headache will naturally subside. Here, "sufficient" refers to appropriate amounts, the standard quality of nutrients required by the body; therefore, there's no need to worry that "sufficient" nutrition will lead to obesity again.

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Another cause of headaches is strenuous exercise that burns excessive calories during weight loss. Because the rate of expansion of the body's small blood vessels during exercise cannot keep up with the rapid blood flow in the large blood vessels, a large amount of blood accumulates in the large arteries, causing them to swell and leading to headaches. The solution is to slow down the weight loss process.

As the wheels of history turn

Throughout the vast river of history, the majestic figure of ancient tea can be seen everywhere. However, only by tracing its origins can one truly appreciate the profound and extensive nature of Chinese culture, which is truly breathtaking.

According to Lu Yu's (Tang Dynasty) "The Classic of Tea," "Tea as a beverage originated with Shennong and was known to the Duke of Zhou of Lu." The "Shennong's Materia Medica" from the Han Dynasty also records, "Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs, encountering seventy-two poisons daily, and was cured by tea." The Shennong mentioned in both texts is believed to be the first person to taste tea and discover its medicinal effects.

From the perspective of the development history of the Chinese nation, the era of Shennong is extremely ancient. Records of this period are found in numerous historical texts such as *The Annals of Emperors and Kings*, *Lüshi Chunqiu*, *Zuo Zhuan*, *Guoyu*, *Shangjun Shu*, *Shizi*, *Han Feizi*, *Records of the Grand Historian*, *Guanzi*, *Shiben*, *Zhouyi*, and *Yi Zhou Shu*, with most offering a consistent account. The *Huainanzi*, in particular, provides a relatively detailed account: "In ancient times, the people..."

Eating grass and drinking water... often brought disease and poisoning. Therefore, Shennong began to teach the people to sow the five grains, to assess the suitability of the land for dryness, temperature, fertility, sulfur, high or low altitudes, and to taste the flavors of hundreds of herbs and the sweetness and bitterness of spring water, so that the people would know what to avoid and what to seek. At that time, he encountered seventy-two poisons in a single day. Although the above is merely a historical legend, it is a common account found in various books. From this, it is not difficult to see that the Shennong era, which predates the Yellow Emperor's time, was indeed a significant milestone in humanity's transition from barbarism to primitive agriculture. Furthermore, the discovery of tea by Shennong is almost synchronous with human civilization, dating back at least 5000 years.

Contrary to the aforementioned legends, Chang Qu, a scholar from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, provides a more detailed and accurate record of "tea affairs" in his "Chronicles of Huayang." He mentions King Wu of Zhou's conquest of the Shang Dynasty in 1066 BC. Therefore, it can be inferred that my country has accurate records of "tea affairs" dating back more than 3,000 years.

Whether it's a legend or a record in the "Chronicles of Huayang," they all illustrate the same point: tea does indeed have a very long history in my country.

From the Zhou Dynasty to the Western Han Dynasty, tea drinking had become relatively common among the imperial family and nobility. During the Han Dynasty, in addition to boiling wild tea leaves, people began to experiment with cultivating tea seedlings, but tea drinking remained limited to the nobility and literati, and people's understanding of tea was still limited.

The understanding of tea is generally still limited to quenching thirst.

During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, tea drinking became more regionally distinctive.

In the north, where tea is not produced, people were quite surprised by the idea of ​​drinking tea. Moreover, due to its high price, it was generally only enjoyed by the wealthy and powerful, including some officials from the Southern Dynasties who came to the north. However, in the tea-producing areas (the south), tea drinking had become widespread, and serving tea became a common way of welcoming guests in social activities. Furthermore, with the rapid rise of Buddhism at the time, people began to accept meditation as a way to calm the mind, and tea, with its sleep-inducing properties, naturally became even more popular.

The popularity of tea drinking began in the Tang and Song dynasties. During the Tang dynasty, people began to cultivate tea trees widely, and the custom of drinking tea spread from south to north, and even to the border regions, with the abundant tea harvest. Many literati and artists also wrote poems about tea, and the profound tea culture was formed and developed during this period. In this era, drinking tea was no longer merely about quenching thirst; it had acquired a deep cultural significance.

In the subsequent Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the art of tea drinking continued...

Whether in times of peace and prosperity or in years of war and chaos, tea has been enriched and developed to varying degrees, and with the advancement of science and technology, it has proudly served as China's "diplomatic envoy" to foreign lands. Discovered, consumed, used in medicine, and cultivated by the Chinese thousands of years ago, tea has journeyed from China to the world, taking root and flourishing in every corner of the globe. It belongs to China, but even more so to the world; it is a testament to the development of human civilization and a shared treasure of all humankind.