一曰∶节饮食。人身之贵，父母遗体，食饮非宜，疾病蜂起。外邪乘此，缠绵靡己，浸淫经
络，凝塞腠理，变症百端，不可胜纪。唯有纵酒，厥祸尤烈，酒毒上攻，虚炎灼肺，变为阴
虚，只缘酷醉。虚羸之体，全赖脾胃，莫嗜膏粱，淡食为最，口腹无讥，真真可贵。
二曰∶慎风寒。人身之中，曰荣与卫。寒则伤荣，风则伤卫。百病之长，以风为最，七十
二候，伤寒传变，贼风偏枯，歪斜痿痹，寒邪相乘，经络难明，初在三阳，次及三阴。更有
中寒，肢冷如冰，急施温补，乃可回春。君子持躬，战战兢兢，方其汗浴，切莫当风，四时
俱谨，尤慎三冬，非徒衣浓，惟在藏精。
三曰∶惜精神。人之有生，惟精与神。精神不敝，四体长春。嗟彼昧者，不爱其身，多言
损气，喜事劳心，或因名利，朝夕热中，神出于舍，舍则已空。两肾之中，名曰命门，阴阳
相抱，互为其根，根本无亏，可以长生。午、未两月，金水俱伤，隔房独宿，体质轻强。
亥、子、丑月，阳气潜藏，君子固密，以养微阳，金石热药，切不可尝。积精全神，寿考弥
四曰∶戒嗔怒。东方木位，其名曰肝。肝气未平，虚火发焉，诸风内动，火性上炎。无恚
无嗔，涵养心田，心田宁静，天君泰然。善动肝气，多至呕血，血积于中，渐次发咳。凡人
举事，务期有得，偶尔失意，省躬自克。戒尔嗔怒，变化气质，和气迎人，其仪不忒。
第一是节制饮食。人身最为珍贵，因为这是父母遗留的身体，如果饮食不适宜，疾病就会像蜂群一样纷纷而起。外邪趁此机会侵袭，缠绵难愈，逐渐浸淫经络，凝堵塞住腠理（皮肤纹理及汗孔），变症百出，数不胜数。尤其是纵情饮酒，其祸害尤为猛烈，酒毒向上攻冲，虚火灼伤肺脏，导致阴虚，这都是因为过度醉酒所致。身体虚弱消瘦的人，完全依赖脾胃，不要嗜好肥甘厚味，以清淡饮食为最佳，口腹之欲得到节制而不受讥讽，这才是真正可贵的。
第二是谨慎风寒。人体内部，有营气与卫气。寒邪容易损伤营气，风邪容易损伤卫气。百病之中，风邪最为厉害，七十二候的变化中，伤寒的传变，以及贼风导致的半身不遂、歪斜、痿痹等症，都是寒邪乘虚而入，导致经络难以辨明，起初侵犯三阳经，随后波及三阴经。更有中寒证，四肢冰冷如冰，急需施以温补之法，才能恢复生机。君子修养自身，应当战战兢兢，在出汗洗澡时，千万不要对着风，四季都要谨慎，尤其要慎重对待冬季，不仅仅在于衣服穿得厚实，更在于藏精固本。
第三是爱惜精神。人之所以能生存，全靠精与神。精神不耗损，四肢百骸就能长久保持青春。可悲的是那些糊涂的人，不爱惜自己的身体，多说话损耗元气，喜欢喜事劳伤心神，或者因为名利，早晚心中焦躁火热，神志从体内逸出，居所（身体）就已经空虚了。两肾之间，名为命门，阴阳相互拥抱，互为根本，只要根本没有亏损，就可以长生。农历五月、六月，金和水都受到损伤，此时应分房独宿，体质才能轻健强壮。农历十月、十一月、十二月，阳气潜藏，君子应当坚固密封，以养护微弱的阳气，金石类的热性药物，千万不可尝试。积累精气，保全精神，寿命就会更加长久。
第四是戒除嗔怒。东方属木，其脏名为肝。肝气不平顺，虚火就会发作，诸种内风随之而动，火性向上炎上。没有怨恨和愤怒，涵养心田，心田宁静，心神（天君）就安泰自然。善于动肝气的人，大多会导致呕血，血液积聚在体内，逐渐引发咳嗽。凡人做事，务必期望有所收获，偶尔失意时，反省自身并自我克制。告诫你戒除嗔怒，改变气质，和气待人，仪态举止不会有差错。
First is to regulate diet. The human body is precious, as it is the legacy from one's parents; if diet and drink are not appropriate, diseases will arise in swarms. External pathogens take advantage of this, lingering without end, gradually infiltrating the meridians (channels), and blocking the cou li (skin texture and pores), resulting in myriad changes that are too numerous to record. Among these, indulgence in alcohol causes particularly severe disasters: alcohol toxin attacks upward, deficiency-fire scorches the lungs, leading to Yin deficiency, all due to excessive drunkenness. A frail and emaciated body relies entirely on the Spleen and Stomach; one should not crave rich and greasy foods, but rather prefer a bland diet. Restraint in eating and drinking avoids ridicule and is truly precious.
Second is to be cautious regarding wind and cold. Within the human body, there are Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi) and Wei Qi (Defensive Qi). Cold injures Ying Qi, while wind injures Wei Qi. Among the causes of a hundred diseases, wind is the most significant. In the seventy-two pentads, the transmission of Shanghan (Cold Damage) and the paralysis or deviation caused by thief-wind involve wind-stroke and flaccidity-obstruction syndromes. When cold pathogens attack, the meridians become difficult to clarify; initially affecting the Three Yang meridians, they subsequently involve the Three Yin meridians. Furthermore, in cases of Zhong Han (Strike by Cold), where limbs are cold as ice, urgent application of warming and tonifying methods is required to restore vitality. A gentleman maintains his person with trepidation; when bathing or sweating, one must absolutely avoid facing the wind. Caution is needed in all four seasons, especially during the three winter months. It is not merely about wearing thick clothes, but primarily about storing Jing (Essence).
Third is to cherish Spirit and Essence. Human life depends solely on Jing (Essence) and Shen (Spirit). If Spirit and Essence are not depleted, the four limbs remain youthful forever. Alas, those who are ignorant do not cherish their bodies; excessive speech damages Qi, and pursuing pleasures exhausts the Heart.或因名利 (Due to fame and profit), they are anxious day and night, causing Shen to leave its residence, leaving the vessel empty. Between the two Kidneys lies the Mingmen (Gate of Life), where Yin and Yang embrace each other and serve as mutual roots. As long as the root is not compromised, longevity can be achieved. In the fifth and sixth lunar months, Metal and Water are both injured; abstaining from sexual intercourse and sleeping alone helps the physique become light and strong. In the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth lunar months, Yang Qi hides within; a gentleman should consolidate and seal, to nourish the subtle Yang. Mineral and stone-based hot medicines must never be consumed. Accumulate Jing and preserve Shen, and lifespan will extend further.
Fourth is to guard against anger. The East corresponds to Wood, and its organ is the Liver. If Liver Qi is not calm, deficiency-fire erupts, and internal winds stir, with fire nature flaming upward. Without resentment or anger, one nurtures the Heart-Mind; if the Heart-Mind is tranquil, the Tian Jun (Heavenly Sovereign, referring to the Mind/Shen) is peaceful and natural. Those prone to Liver Qi agitation often suffer from hematemesis (vomiting blood); blood accumulates internally and gradually induces coughing. When undertaking affairs, one should strive for success, but upon occasional disappointment, reflect upon oneself and exercise self-restraint. I admonish you to戒除嗔怒 (guard against anger), transform your temperament, greet others with harmony, and ensure your demeanor remains impeccable.