Beginning of Summer Health Care Guide: Follow the season and take care of your body and mind

Beginning of Summer is the first solar term in summer, marking the gradual growth of Yang Qi and the prosperity of all things.At this time, health maintenance requires"Nurture the heart, protect Yang, prevent heatstroke and remove dampness"As the core, the focus includes a light diet, adjustment of work and rest, moderate exercise and emotional management.In terms of diet, it is advisable to increase acidity and reduce bitterness, and eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables; in daily life, you should go to bed early and get up early to avoid being greedy for cold; for exercise, it is recommended to take a morning walk or Tai Chi and other gentle activities; keep calm emotionally and avoid excessive heart fire.The following is detailed from four aspects: diet, daily life, exercise, and emotions.

Diet and health care: mainly light, using seasonal ingredients wisely

After the beginning of summer, the temperature rises and loss of appetite is easy to occur. It is recommended to eat moreMung beans, bitter melon, lotus seeds, cucumberOther foods that can clear away heat and relieve heat, appropriately add sour foods such as black plums and hawthorns to stimulate the appetite.There is a folk custom of "tasting three fresh foods at the beginning of summer". You can choose broad beans, amaranth, cherries and other seasonal fresh foods.Avoid greasy and spicy food, recommendedWinter Melon and Barley SouporLotus leaf porridgeRemove dampness and strengthen the spleen.It is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate amount of cold drinks to avoid damaging the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach.

Daily care: follow nature, prevent heatstroke and moisture

After the beginning of summer, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. It is recommended thatGo to bed before 10pm and wake up at 6am, take a 15-30 minute nap at noon to replenish energy.Keep the room ventilated, and the air conditioning temperature should not be lower than 26°C to avoid direct blowing.Wear a sun hat when going out and carry Huoxiang Zhengqi water with you (such asTongrentangProduction) heatstroke prevention.Choose breathable materials such as cotton and linen for clothing, and change them frequently to prevent moisture retention.Available at nightWormwood foot soak(Qichun mugwortBest place of origin) promotes blood circulation.

Movement and emotion: combining movement and stillness to balance body and mind

Sports should be chosenearly morning or eveningFor exercise, it is recommended to do gentle activities such as Baduanjin and yoga, or take a walk for 30 minutes to sweat slightly to avoid heavy sweating and energy consumption.In terms of emotions, according to the "Huangdi Neijing" "Xia March...makes the mind free of anger", you can meditate by listening to light music, practicing calligraphy, etc.Drink appropriatelyChrysanthemum Cassia Seed Tea(Fu DonghaiOther brands have ready-made tea bags) to clear the liver and improve eyesight, and help regulate emotions.

Summary: Beginning of Summer health care focuses on “harmony”

Be sure to take good care of your health during the Beginning of SummerEat a lighter diet, regularize your work and rest, exercise moderately, and stabilize your mood.Four major principles, complying with the "growing" characteristics of summer.You can refer to the inspiration of "The Beginning of Summer, when all things grow up" in "The Collection of Seventy-Two Hours of the Moon Order", and lay the foundation for year-round health through reasonable diet, scientific heatstroke prevention, moderate exercise and psychological adjustment.Patients with special physiques or chronic diseases are recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for personalized conditioning.

Quote sources:
1. The Four Seasons Health Preservation Theory of "Huangdi Neijing"
2. "Twenty-Four Solar Terms and Health Preservation Encyclopedia" by China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press
3. Instructions for Beijing Tongrentang Huoxiang Zhengqi Water
4. Information from the Mugwort Industry Association in Qichun County, Hubei Province