A note from Jackie · 养生
Care begins with
your daily rhythm.
Jackie introduces three Huangdi Neijing principles and practical ways to approach sleep, meals, movement and seasonal care in ordinary life.
English narration with English subtitles · 1 min 16 sec.
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Jackie directs this project. This video uses an AI-created presenter based on his photographs and synthetic English narration. The everyday examples are our editorial applications of the classical principles.
The source, and the daily application.
The opening chapter of the Suwen, 《上古天真论》, brings together measured eating, regular living and measured effort: 食饮有节，起居有常，不妄作劳。
Chapter 2, 《四气调神大论》, develops care through the seasons: 春夏养阳，秋冬养阴。 The video connects those ideas to a workable sleep window, an unhurried meal, repeatable movement and recovery suited to local conditions.
Read the English transcript
Begin with an ordinary day.
Hi, I'm Jackie, founder of Notes on the Neijing. When life feels rushed, caring for yourself can begin with the rhythm of an ordinary day.
Nurture life, day by day.
Yang sheng means nurturing life. In the Huangdi Neijing, care brings together how we eat, when we rest, how we move, and how we settle the mind.
Three ideas from the text.
The opening chapter offers three memorable ideas: eat and drink with measure, keep regular daily habits, and avoid reckless exertion. Here is how I suggest applying them today.
Make the rhythm workable.
Protect a regular sleep opportunity. Give meals an unhurried place in your day. Choose movement you can repeat, such as a comfortable walk, and leave time to recover.
Adjust care with the season.
Seasonal care adds another layer. The text speaks of nurturing yang in spring and summer, and yin in autumn and winter. In everyday terms, balance activity with nourishment and recovery, adapting to your local heat, cold, and daylight.
Choose one small change.
You can begin with one small change: a steadier bedtime, a calmer meal, or a manageable walk. Explore our seasonal guides, and find a daily routine that suits you. Welcome to Notes on the Neijing.
中文要点 · Chinese summary
我是 Jackie。养生从日常节律开始：《素问·上古天真论》提出食饮有节、起居有常、不妄作劳，把饮食、作息、活动和调养心神联系起来。落到今天，可以从一个做得到的调整开始：规律地给睡眠留出时间，从容吃一餐，选择能持续的步行并留出恢复时间。《四气调神大论》讲春夏养阳、秋冬养阴；应用时，也要配合所在地的寒热与日照。这些具体生活例子是我们的编辑应用。