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

The summer solstice is the time when Yang Qi is at its strongest throughout the year, so you need to pay attention to your health.Prevent heatstroke and cool down, nourish the heart and protect Yang, and eat a light dietThree cores.At this time, the days are long and the nights are short, which easily consumes qi and damages body fluids. It is necessary to balance the yin and yang in the body through adjustment of work and rest, diet and moderate exercise.The secondary content includes emotional regulation, avoiding craving for cold, and traditional Chinese medicine therapies (such as moxibustion), forming a health care system that combines "prevention, nourishment, and regulation".

Heatstroke prevention and cooling: scientific response to high temperatures

The temperature is high during the summer solstice, which can easily cause heatstroke or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems.Avoid the noon time when going out(10:00-16:00), choose cotton and linen breathable clothing, and promptly replenish electrolyte-containing drinks, such as light salt water or mung bean soup.It is recommended to control the indoor air conditioning temperature at around 26°C to avoid direct blowing.Recommended by Chinese medicineHuoxiang Zhengqi water(such as produced by Beijing Tongrentang) can relieve the symptoms of summer heat dampness, but it must be used according to the doctor's advice.

Nourish the heart and protect the yang: balance between work, rest and exercise

Summer corresponds to the heart and should beGo to bed late and get up early(Go to bed no later than 23:00), take a 30-minute nap at noon to nourish your heart.Choose gentle exercise options, such as Tai Chi in the morning or walking in the evening, to avoid sweating profusely.Suitable for consumptionred food(Red dates, red beans) to replenish the heart and blood, refer to the health-preserving principle of "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" "Lie down at night and get up early, never tire of the day".Moxibustion at Guanyuan point (requires professional operation) can help Yang Qi rise.

Diet: mainly light, taking into account the elimination of dampness

Eat moreBitter melon, lotus root, winter melonWait for hot food and eat less greasy food.RecommendedLotus leaf porridge(10 grams of lotus leaves + 50 grams of japonica rice) to remove dampness and relieve heat, or drink itChrysanthemum Cassia Seed Tea(5 grams each of white chrysanthemum + cassia seed)."Compendium of Materia Medica" records that mung beans "relieve heat-related toxins and facilitate urination" and can be used with rock sugar to make soup.Be careful to avoid excessive cold drinks to avoid damaging the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach.

Summary: Follow nature and maintain your health holistically

Summer solstice health needsoverall coordinationenvironment, diet and living habits.Heatstroke prevention is the foundation, nourishing the mind is the key, diet is the auxiliary, and it is combined with emotional management (such as meditation) to avoid "emotional heat stroke".People with special physiques (such as those with yang deficiency) can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for personalized conditioning.health products such asRenhe Huoxiang Zhengqi Capsules,Lei Yun enjoys eating mung beansWaiting can be used as a supplement, but it cannot replace a regular schedule.

Quote sources:
1. The Four Seasons Health Preservation Theory of "Huangdi Neijing"
2. Records on the efficacy of food ingredients in Li Shizhen’s "Compendium of Materia Medica"
3. Product descriptions of Beijing Tongrentang, Leiyunshang and other brands (not advertising)