The last day of summer is the last day of summer, so what should you eat during the dog days of summer? Here I will introduce you to 7 foods that are good for health. You are welcome to read.

1. Pancake stall with eggs

Entering the end of the hard dog days, the weather begins to turn cooler, and simple and convenient pancakes have become a popular food. Among the three types of pasta, dumplings, noodles, and pancakes, pancakes are cooked the best. Because pancakes do not need to be boiled or washed, the loss of various soluble vitamins and minerals is minimal. Cake and eggs are good, but they lack dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Cold vegetables must be added to balance the nutrition. Therefore, when eating pancakes, you can cut a few slices of soy beef and add some shredded tofu. You can also add some vegetables to it, and it’s also good to put some seasonal wild vegetables.

2. Cucumber strengthens the spleen and appetizers

The most important impact of hot weather on the human body is summer dampness. When summer dampness invades the human body, it will cause open pores, excessive sweating, and cause qi deficiency. , and can also cause spleen and stomach dysfunction and indigestion. Appropriate intake of cool vegetables is beneficial to producing body fluids and quenching thirst, relieving irritability and heat, clearing away heat and purging water, detoxifying and laxative. Cucumber is a representative of cool vegetables. It has high water content and is high in potassium and low in sodium. It is suitable for replenishing water and inorganic salts lost after heavy sweating.

3. Duck meat nourishes yin and nourishes the stomach.

In early and late autumn, eating meat not only makes people feel a little greasy, but also makes people prone to anger and irritability. Therefore, when choosing meat, meat with a cooler or milder nature should be preferred. As the saying goes, "Eat duck to prevent bitter summer". This is because duck meat is cool in nature and has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, nourishing yin and nourishing the stomach, diluting water and reducing swelling. From the perspective of the treatment principle of "heat is cold" in traditional Chinese medicine, duck meat is suitable for people with heat in the body, and it is more beneficial for people with weak constitution, loss of appetite, fever, dry stool and edema. Duck meat is also rich in protein and other nutrients that people urgently need in summer.

4. Mung bean porridge relieves summer heat and quenches thirst.

Mung bean porridge is the most popular porridge for relieving summer heat. Mung beans can be used to clear away heat, detoxify, relieve summer heat, diuresis, and treat summer heat, polydipsia, edema, etc. However, it should be noted that mung beans are a medicinal and food product with a cooling property. If the body is deficient or the spleen and stomach are deficient, excessive consumption will cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. People with yin deficiency should not drink large amounts, otherwise it will cause excessive deficiency fire and lead to erosion of the corners of the mouth and swollen and painful gums. and other symptoms.

5. Tomatoes enhance immunity

Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene. Daily intake of 15 mg of lycopene can reduce the risk of sunburn by 40%. Lycopene can also enhance immunity, improve skin aging and age spots; it can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells including breast cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer and endothelial tissue. Women with higher levels of lycopene in their serum are more likely to suffer from cervical cancer. The probability is low.

6. Carp removes dampness and reduces swelling

At present, carp has accumulated a lot of fat and nutrients in its body. The body is fat and strong, so the meat has the most delicious taste and tastes sweet. feeling. In warm and humid seasons, drinking carp soup appropriately can help dispel dampness, stimulate appetite, diuresis and reduce swelling. From a nutritional point of view, carp is rich in high-quality protein, minerals and vitamins, and is easily digested and absorbed by the human body. It is suitable for all types of people, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

7. Fungus moisturizes the lungs and refreshes the mind

White fungus, also known as white fungus, is the "crown of bacteria". It nourishes yin and kidneys, moistens the lungs and promotes body fluids, strengthens the heart and brain, and refreshes the mind and qi. and other effects. Eating more black fungus can help detoxify and relieve constipation, and can cool the blood and increase appetite. It is rich in iron, which is 5 times that of pig liver. It can nourish blood, nourish the skin, prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia; rich in fiber, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce fat absorption.

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What does Mofu mean?

What does Mofu mean?

Mofu is after the beginning of autumn. The first Geng day is the last day of the dog days, commonly known as autumn tiger. It is cooler in the morning and evening during the late summer period, and the sun is still intense during the day.

Definition

1. The first Geng Day after the Beginning of Autumn is the last day of autumn.

2. It usually refers to the period from the first Geng Day after the Beginning of Autumn to the day before the second Geng Day (*** ten days).

Also used as the final and third volts.

Until the 10th day of the last period.

Sanfu moxibustion

Sanfu moxibustion is a treasure of motherland’s medicine. At this time, the human body’s joints are loose, qi and blood are smooth, and the medicinal properties are easy to penetrate deep into the organs. Sanfu moxibustion takes advantage of its momentum to treat. Good curative effects can often be obtained, fully embodying the natural therapy of the unity of man and nature. Sanfu Moxibustion City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has been carrying out Sanfu moxibustion for more than 40 years. Every year, many patients come to the hospital to receive Sanfu moxibustion therapy. It has been clinically found that many patients with cough and asthma, in addition to standard medical treatment, go to the hospital on Sanfu Day. After applying the "Sanfu Patch", the number of asthma attacks in winter decreased, the symptoms were relieved, and some patients with mild illness even had no attacks. Pediatricians have also found clinically that many children with low immunity and prone to colds in winter, commonly known as "susceptible children", have had fewer colds in winter, with milder symptoms and shorter duration of illness, after applying the "Sanfu Patch". It's easy to control with just some medicine. In addition to asthma, "Sanfu Patch" is also very effective in treating coughs caused by pharyngitis and allergic rhinitis. At the same time, Sanfu Moxibustion Cake Patch is very effective in treating cold-dampness syndromes such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, etc., and is not affected by cold-dampness syndrome. Time limit.

The specific method of Sanfu moxibustion

Select a variety of traditional Chinese medicines such as xuanhu and white mustard seeds, grind them into powder in proportion, use ginger juice to make a paste, and use tape to stick the ointment on the On the acupuncture points. Each medicine is applied once to the corresponding acupuncture point. The acupoints used for various diseases are different. Adults generally apply it for 2-4 hours, and children apply it for 1-2 hours. After applying the medicine, the skin will feel hot and burning. Everyone's skin tolerance is different, but it should be tolerated. After application, most people's local skin will feel hot and ruddy. If the skin on the acupuncture point is blistered, the effect will be better, which proves that the applied medicine has penetrated into the acupoint meridians from the skin, and the qi and blood directly reach the diseased area through the meridians.

Sanfu moxibustion is a type of Tianfu moxibustion therapy. Because the treatment is performed on the Dog Day of each year, it is called Sanfu moxibustion. Tianmoxibustion is a type of non-hot moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also known as auto-moxibustion, cold moxibustion, and is also called "drug foaming" or "application foaming". This method uses certain drugs that are irritating to the skin and applies them to acupuncture points on the human body. The stimulating effect of the drugs is used to cause local skin congestion and even blistering at the acupoints. Through the regulation of meridians, the effect of treating diseases is achieved. Tianmoxibustion therapy has a long history. It was first seen in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is widely used among the people to treat various internal and external, women's and children's diseases. Currently it is most commonly used to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic cough, chronic bronchitis and allergic diseases.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the onset of asthma is related to the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Sanfu moxibustion selects the corresponding back Shu points such as Feishu, Pishu, and Shenshu, plus Dazhui, Dingchuan, and Baishu. It can be performed on acupuncture points that can relieve asthma, nourish the lungs, strengthen the spleen, and benefit the kidneys. The specific method of Sanfu moxibustion is: select ephedra, yuanhu, white mustard seed, kansui, asarum, musk and other drugs in proportion, grind them into powder in proportion, use ginger juice to make a paste, and use tape to stick the ointment on the acupoints. Apply the medicine once to each acupuncture point on both sides. The acupoints taken at the first, middle and last period are different. Adults generally apply it for 3-6 hours, and children for 1-2 hours. If blisters appear on the skin after applying the medication, care should be taken to protect the wound to avoid scratching and causing infection. During treatment, you should avoid eating foods that are prone to suppuration, such as beef, duck, goose, peanuts and other fried foods.

Precautions after applying the medicine

If blisters appear on the skin after applying the medicine, care should be taken to protect the wound to avoid scratching and causing infection. During treatment, you should avoid eating beef, duck, goose, peanuts and other fried foods. Although Sanfu moxibustion therapy has good effects, some of the Chinese medicines used are poisonous and some have strong irritating effects on the skin. Therefore, pregnant women, the elderly and infirm, patients with skin allergies and other patients should use it with caution or prohibit it.

During the application period, you should avoid eating cold and irritating foods, avoid being greedy for cold, and avoid eating foods that are fatty, sweet, greasy, phlegm-producing and moisturizing, and avoid seafood, shrimp and other easy-to-eat foods to avoid affecting the therapeutic effect.

Misunderstandings about Sanfu moxibustion

Myth 1: It can cure all diseases. Experts say that "Sanfu moxibustion" is effective in treating asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic cough, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory systems. Diseases have special curative effects, but not all diseases can be cured. Before doing "Sanfu moxibustion", you must seek a diagnosis from a doctor in advance to see if it is suitable for it. Pregnant women, patients with heart disease, people with a constitution of yin deficiency and excessive fire, and people with severe skin allergies are not suitable for "Sanfu moxibustion" treatment.

Misunderstanding 2: The longer the moxibustion is, the better. At the scene, many adults asked the doctor to let the moxibustion burn on the ginger slices for a while longer. Experts say that's not right. If burned for too long, the skin will easily blister and ulcer. Generally, it is enough to burn moxa incense for 5 to 10 minutes until the skin becomes slightly red. What really works is the "plaster" applied on the back of the head.

Misunderstanding 3: Rush early rather than late. Many citizens come before 7 o'clock to "catch up" and have to compete for the first time to do "sunfu moxibustion". Experts say that in fact, "Sanfu moxibustion" is most effective when Yang Qi is strongest, that is, the hottest time at noon. However, hospitals generally need to take a break at noon, so you can choose to do "Sanfu moxibustion" between 10:30 and 11:30 in the morning. ", the effect is the best, there is no need to rush to do it early in the morning.

Experts also remind you not to eat raw, cold, seafood, spicy food, or foods prone to suppuration, such as beef, duck, goose, peanuts and other fried foods on the day of application and the next day. Do not wash yourself with cold water. bath. In addition, citizens should not forget to hold on until the Sanfu is posted.

The medicine used in Sanfu moxibustion is in the form of ointment. When using it, apply the ointment on the acupoints with adhesive tape. The medicine is applied once every time, and the acupuncture points used for various diseases are different. The medicine used in the ointment is easy to evaporate, so it is best to make it in time and apply it promptly. If you take it home and apply it yourself, the acupoint location may not be accurate. Only when a professional doctor selects acupuncture points and applies medicine promptly can the effect be guaranteed.

Blessings for the Dog Days

(1) Eat the Three Treasures during the Dog Days to keep in good health, which can relieve fever and prevent heatstroke and improve physical strength. Delicious rice eel is the first treasure, which has miraculous effects in tonifying the body and replenishing qi; lotus root is the second treasure, which nourishes the spleen and stomach and prevents high blood pressure; mung bean sprouts are the third treasure, clearing away heat, detoxifying and refreshing.

(2) In the first day of the lunar month, eat more vinegar, which will protect the healthy spleen and stomach. In the first day of the lunar month, you will have more rest and a good mental state. In the first day of the lunar month, you will eat more bitter foods and the liver will not be angry. In the first day of the lunar month, you will have more blessings and keep in touch with friends. , dear friend, I wish you a happy new life and a more energetic life.

(3) Paper tigers are empty talk, and the problem of heat resistance is really difficult to compare. The summer heat is a sign of change, and the temperature difference is really insignificant. I know that I have to add or take off clothes when I am cold and warm, and I am very worried about the current situation. You, take care of your body.

(4) Did you know? After the mild summer heat, it is the hottest day of summer. You should avoid the sun and exercise outdoors in the early morning or evening. To prevent heatstroke, drink more water. Remember that those with weak spleen and stomach may suffer from stomachache if they drink too much frozen drinks. , it is recommended that such people drink porridge to relieve heat and nourish the spleen and stomach. The scorching heat is coming, and everyone is responsible for preventing it!

(5) In this hot summer day, in order to let this text message bring you a bit of coolness, I specially soaked my hands in water with ice. and mint leaves in the water basin, I hope you can feel the coolness of the ice and the fragrance of mint when you receive the text message!

(6) The moon is still full when it is missing, the sky is still cloudy, and the road is bumpy It will be flat, the leaves will fall, and the flowers will bloom. The scorching heat will finally come, and the cool days will come. The clouds will be calm, the wind will be light, and the heart will be high. The golden autumn will count you to the fullest. I wish you a happy summer!

(7) The weather in the summer is really hot, the sun is so big, the temperature is so high, it’s really hard to cool off for a while, so you have to keep your heart really calm during the summer. Yes, the food should be really light. It is true that in the hot summer weather, you should pay attention to preventing heatstroke.

(8) It’s hot in the summer, and you can’t live without a fan. If you’re hot, so am I. Let’s all be hot together. The dog days of summer are here. I wish you all can count money until you are sweating. Those who repost it must have heatstroke due to the booming business.

(9) Weave cool straw hats, write cool poems, collect cool streams, approach cool lakes, bring the cool breeze, enjoy the cool leaves, accept the cool rain, and drive away the cold weather. The hot weather; the dog days of summer have arrived, and I’m sending you a cool text message, hoping you can feel a bit of coolness!

　(10) The sun is scorching outside, but the house is extremely cool; the small river flows outside, and the house is filled with sprinkles. Sunshine; the flowers outside are fragrant, and the grass grows inside the house; the rain is cool outside, and the wind is rippling inside the house; the mobile phones are ringing outside, and text messages are flying inside the house; the dog days of summer are here, even if the outside is infinitely good, just stay happy inside the house!