養生歷史 源遠流長 A Time Honored History
漸感於心，模而仿之 Observation and imitation
諸子之說，養生發端 Theories on health cultivation
歧黃論道，奠定基礎 The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic
專論專著，始有問世 Books exclusively dedicated to health cultivation
《千金要方》，養生為先 Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces
養生著作，大量湧現 Emergence of numerous books on health cultivation
學術爭鳴，促進發展 Diverse academic ideas on health cultivation
養生理念，*趨實際 Practical ideas on health cultivation
繫統總結，側重繼承 Theoretical generalization
養生風尚，由衰至盛 From decline to flourish
養生理論 特色鮮明 Characteristic Theories
天人相應，趨利避害 Seek advantages and avoid disadvantages through man-nature harmony
天地相參，日月相應 Correspondence between man with the heaven/earth and sun/moon
形神共養，盡終天年 Keep the body and mind together and live a full span of life
未病先防，未亂先治 Prevent ailments before it arises and prevent troubles before they occur
日出而作，日落而息 Get up at sunrise and rest at sunset
流水不腐，戶樞不蠹 Running water is never stale and a door-hinge never gets worm-eaten
志閑少欲，形勞不倦 Mental and physical relaxation
養性之道，常欲小勞 Moderate physical activities
春氣『發陳』，以使志生 The qi of spring boosts the will on life
孟春回曖，還防餘寒 Protection against cold in Meng Chun
仲春物榮，衣著『春捂』 Stay warm in Zhong Chun
季春溫暖，當防『春困』 Prevent the "spring sleepiness" in Ji Chun
夏氣『蕃秀』，使氣得洩 The qi of summer unblocks the skin pores
孟夏轉熱，飲食宜忌 Food recommendations in Meng Xia
仲夏多雨，慎防『疰夏』 Prevent "summer sickness" in Zhong Xia
季夏入伏，預防『中暑』 Prevent "sun stroke" in Ji Xia
秋氣『容平』，收斂神氣 The qi of autumn keeps a tranquil mind
孟秋尚熱，慎防『溫燥』 Prevent "warm dryness" in Meng Qiu
仲秋轉涼，衣著『秋凍』 Stay coot in Zhong Qiu
季秋已寒，謹防『涼燥』 Prevent "cool dryness" in Ji Qiu
鼕氣『閉藏』，使志若伏 The qi of winter stores high aspirations
孟鼕始寒，適宜進補 Take tonics in Meng Dong
仲鼕『入九』，祛寒避冷 Avoid exposure to cold in Zhong Dong
季鼕寒盛，預防凍瘡 Prevention of chilblains in Ji Dong
養生活動 無處不在 Beneficial Body Mind Exercise
修德怡神，方能延壽 Virtues and longevity
移情易性，調攝心志 Emotional adjustment and mental regulation
恬淡虛無，真氣從之 Quiet peacefulness and absolute emptiness ensures a smooth flow of true qi
和煦則春，慘郁則秋 Warm like spring, gloomy as autumn
莫慮莫念，據理應之 Do not worry about the future or dwell on the past
娛樂怡神，各有所醫 Benefits of recreational activities
弈棋凝神，靜氣養性 Benefits of playing Go (wei qi)
鼕不極溫，夏不窮涼 Do not stay too warm in winter and too cool in summer
寤寐興息，晨起有時 Appropriate time to rise
養生之訣，睡眠居先 Sleep and health
腰下常溫，胸上稍涼 Keep the lower body warm and upper body cool
安身之本，必資於食 Health and food
食養之要，謹和五味 Balanced diet of five flavors