Characteristics and core points of summer health care

summer health care"Clear heat, relieve summer heat, nourish the heart and protect Yang"As the core, it conforms to the characteristics of strong yang energy in nature, focusing on regulating diet, work and rest, and emotions.The main contents include:Eat a light diet and drink plenty of water, avoid greasy and spicy food;It is advisable to go to bed late and get up early, moderate lunch break;Exercise in a gentle manner and avoid the scorching sun, such as exercising in the early morning or evening;Emotions need to remain calm, to avoid excessive anger.In addition, you need to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling, eat heat-clearing foods such as mung beans and bitter melon appropriately, and avoid excessive greed for coldness and damage to Yang Qi.

Diet: mainly light, hydrating first

The temperature is high in summer and the human body is prone to sweating, so it is necessary to replenish water and electrolytes in time.It is recommended to drink moreWarm water, light salt water or mung bean soup, avoid cold drinks irritating the stomach.In terms of dietFruits and vegetables(such as watermelon, cucumber, bitter melon) as the main ingredient, withBarley, lotus seedsWait for ingredients that strengthen the spleen and remove dampness.Eat less spicy and greasy food to avoid aggravating internal heat.The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Huangdi Neijing" mentions that "summer gas is hot, so it is better to eat bitter food to cure it." Bitter foods such as bitter chrysanthemum and lettuce can clear away heat and reduce fire.Common products such as Wong Lao Kat herbal tea (produced by Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group) also use herbal formulas to help relieve heat.

Daily routine: follow nature and take a proper lunch break

In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, so it can be appropriateGo to bed late and get up early, but the quality of sleep must be ensured.The Heart Sutra is in season from 11:00 to 1:00 noon. It is recommended thatTake a 20-30 minute lunch breakTo nourish the heart.Avoid blowing the air conditioner or sleeping on a mat for a long time to prevent the invasion of cold evil.Fan Zhenglun, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine health expert, pointed out that "in summer, Yang Qi is released, and it is necessary to protect the Yang Qi in the body." Excessive greed for coolness can easily lead to "summer cold".You can choose bamboo fiber mats (such as Taihu Snow brand) or straw mats with good breathability to balance cooling and health.

Sports and emotions: moderate exercise, meditation and mindfulness

Suitable for summer sportsChoose low-intensity projects, such as Tai Chi, walking or swimming, avoid the high temperature period at noon.Replenish water in time after exercise to avoid sweating, consuming energy and damaging body fluids.In terms of emotional management, Chinese medicine believes that "the heart governs summer" and needs to be maintainedPeace of mind, to avoid irritability and irritability.It can be adjusted through meditation, listening to light music, etc.In "On Health Preservation", Ji Kang proposed that "to regulate your mind in summer, you need to keep your mind free of anger." Modern psychological research has also confirmed that emotional stability can help lower blood pressure.Some brands, such as Li Ning, launch breathable and quick-drying sportswear that can assist in wicking away sweat and dissipating heat.

Summary: Comprehensive conditioning, balance is the key

Summer health needsTaking into account internal and external balance: Diet clears away heat without hurting the stomach, adaptable work and rest without consuming energy, moderate exercise does not damage yang, and the mood is calm but not excessive.The point isPrevent heatstroke, nourish the heart, protect the spleen and stomach, avoid extreme practices (such as over-reliance on cold drinks or air conditioning).You can refer to the summer meal mix recommended by the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", or choose health foods produced by regular manufacturers (Tongrentang Huoxiang Zhengqi Water).Through scientific methods, the body can adapt to seasonal changes and spend the hot summer healthily.

Quote sources:

1. "Huangdi Neijing" - classic theory of traditional Chinese medicine

2. Fan Zhenglun's "Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Health Preservation" - Health Preservation Experts' Views

3. "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" - Nutritional recommendations

4. GPHL (Wanglaoji), Tong Ren Tang, Li Ning - related product manufacturers