A guide to nourishing the heart in summer: Comprehensive care from diet to daily life

The high temperature in summer can easily consume the heart, so nourishing the heart requires attention from many aspects such as diet, work and rest, and emotions.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the heart is connected with Xia Qi", so we should pay attention to it at this timeClear heart fire, replenish qi and blood, regulate work and rest.The diet should be mainly light and eat more red foods (such as red dates and red beans); avoid strenuous exercise and choose to exercise in the early morning or evening; keep your mood stable and avoid irritability.In addition, taking a nap to replenish yang and acupoint massage (such as Neiguan point) are also effective ways to nourish the heart in summer.

Diet to nourish the mind: a combination of cleansing and tonic, and the skillful use of natural ingredients

Heart-nourishing diet to follow in summer"Less salt, less oil, more moisture"principles.It is recommended to eat bitter foods such as bitter melon and lotus seed cores to clear the heart fire, and red foods such as red beans and wolfberries to replenish the heart blood.The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Compendium of Materia Medica" mentions that lotus seeds are "peaceful and calming" and are suitable for cooking porridge or making tea.Can be homemadeLotus Leaf Hawthorn Tea(3 grams of lotus leaves, 5 hawthorn slices) aids digestion and reduces heart fire.Avoid excessive cold drinks to avoid damaging the heart yang.Data shows that the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in summer is 15%-20% higher than in other seasons, and a reasonable diet is a key preventive measure.

Daily conditioning: follow nature, pay attention to nap and sun protection

Suitable for summer“Go to bed late and get up early”(Do not fall asleep after 23:00). Take advantage of the early morning yang energy to do moderate exercise, such as Tai Chi or walking.11 a.m. to 13 p.m. is the peak period for the heart meridian. It is recommended to take a nap for 20-30 minutes to replenish the heart qi.Wear a sun hat when going out to avoid sun exposure.Zhang Boli, a professor at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, pointed out that the air conditioning temperature should not be lower than 26°C in summer to avoid the invasion of cold evil.Can be pressed oftenNeiguan point(2 inches above the wrist crease) to relieve palpitations, press for 3-5 minutes every day.

Emotional management: Calm down, prevent irritability, balance body and mind

High temperature can easily cause irritability, which Chinese medicine calls "heat-related sadness".PassableMeditation, deep breathingOr listen to soothing music to stabilize your mood.Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine recommends the "He Zi Jue" (slowly exhale to make the "He" sound) to vent your anger.Avoid staying up late looking at your phone for long periods of time to reduce mental expenditure.Research shows that maintaining a peaceful mind in summer can reduce heart load by 10%-15%.Placing green plants (such as mint and jasmine) indoors can also help soothe your mood.

Summary: Nurturing the mind scientifically and spending the summer peacefully

Summer nourishment needsA healthy diet, regular work and rest, and a peaceful moodA three-pronged approach.Appropriate consumption of medicinal and food ingredients (such as longan and jujube kernels), combined with light exercise and acupoint health care, can effectively enhance heart function.If symptoms such as chest tightness and palpitations occur, seek medical attention promptly.Some heart-nourishing products Tongrentang"Soothing Heart Pills"(Ingredients: Salvia miltiorrhiza, Schisandra chinensis), Guangyuyuan"Ding Kun Dan"(Applicable to women) It can be used under the guidance of a physician, but it cannot replace a healthy lifestyle.

Quote sources:

1. The Four Seasons Health Preservation Theory of "Huangdi Neijing"

2. Summer health advice from Academician Zhang Boli of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

3. Research on emotion regulation by Professor Wang Qi of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

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