Four principles of health preservation in summer

1. Spleen-invigorating and dehumidification: Dampness is a major evil in summer, and in addition, the spleen and stomach function is low in summer, so people often feel bad appetite, diarrhea, white and greasy tongue coating and other symptoms, so they should always take things that strengthen the spleen and promote dampness. Generally, products that strengthen the spleen, remove dampness by fragrance and promote diuresis by light infiltration are selected, such as Pogostemon rugosa, Lotus Seed and Eupatorium odoratum.

Second, clearing away heat and relieving summer heat: In summer, the temperature is high, the summer heat is evil, and the human heart fire is relatively strong. Therefore, some drugs with the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials and clearing heart fire are often used to relieve summer heat, such as chrysanthemum, mint, honeysuckle, forsythia and lotus leaves.

Three nourishing lung and kidney: Chinese medicine believes that according to the law of five elements, in summer, heart fire is flourishing and lung gold and kidney water are weak, so we should pay attention to nourishing the yin of lung and kidney. You can choose Lycium barbarum, Radix Rehmanniae, Lily, Mulberry, and drugs for collecting lung qi with acid, such as Schisandra chinensis, which can prevent excessive sweating and damage body fluid.

Treatment of four winter diseases in summer: summer health care is inevitable for winter diseases in summer. The so-called treatment of winter diseases in summer means that the human body and the outside world are full of yang in summer, and some diseases that are prone to occur in winter are treated by oral Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture and other external treatment methods. If fresh sesame flowers are used to rub frostbite-prone areas, frostbite in winter can be prevented; Applying ointment to acupoints can treat asthma and rhinitis in winter.

Eight tips for keeping in good health in summer

1, eat less cold food.

In summer, we think that cold food can cool down, but we ignore that the temperature in the body is higher (sometimes as high as 37 degrees). Suddenly drinking ice water and pouring it into the body can't stand it. To cool off summer heat and calm nerves, drink chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, mung bean soup or fruit with high water content. However, people with cold stomach should drink less and drink more boiled water. People with heat and deficiency constitution may wish to eat tremella, lotus seeds or lilies to cool up, dispel heat and replenish qi.

2, diet should be light

What to eat for health in summer? The diet in hot summer should be light, soft and easy to digest, and eat less high-fat, thick-flavored and spicy things that get angry. A light diet can clear away heat, prevent heatstroke, stop sweating, rehydrate and stimulate appetite. Lack of fresh vegetables and fruits can not only meet the required nutrition, but also prevent heatstroke. The staple food should be thin, such as mung bean porridge, lotus seed porridge and lotus leaf porridge. You can drink some cool drinks, such as sour plum soup and chrysanthemum tea. However, cold drinks should be moderate, and cold products should not be partial, otherwise it will hurt the yin and damage the body. In addition, eating vinegar can not only stimulate the appetite, but also inhibit and kill germs and prevent gastrointestinal diseases.

3. Should I sleep or not?

The master of traditional Chinese medicine believes that people who often turn their work and rest upside down and stay up late for a long time often have unstable emotions. Because from 1 1 o'clock to 1 o'clock in the morning, it is the time for qi and blood to flow. If during this period, when blood returns to the liver and essence is about to be stored, if people don't sleep, it is equivalent to forcing their liver to continue to decompose and work, essence can't be stored, and the liver is full of yin deficiency and yin and yang are out of harmony. Detoxification, storage and decomposition of bile are the main tasks of the liver. Long-term abuse of the liver does not give rest, liver fire rises, fatigue is easy, and qi deficiency is weak. Neijing, an ancient book of traditional Chinese medicine, mentioned the three treasures of human body, namely "essence, qi and spirit". When the essence is sufficient, it is full of qi, and the qi is full of vigor. On the other hand, the weakness of qi will hurt the spirit, and the mood will be greatly affected. Save your strength, that's the truth. Don't always stay up late. A proper nap is good for your health. Good sleep quality is very important to relieve the "bitter summer".

4. First "harmony" and then "peace of mind"

Traditional Chinese medicine pays great attention to "harmony of qi", which is smooth and transformed into enough activity energy, so that the body and mind can be stretched and relaxed, and the heart naturally calms down.

5. Don't exercise too much

Try to engage in moderate exercise. Too intense exercise causes a lot of sweating, which is costly. Losing a lot of body fluids is equivalent to losing a lot of physical strength, and the mood is also easily agitated. Playing Tai Chi, Qigong or Yuanji Dance are all good meditation exercises. Choose gentle exercise, keep breathing gentle and leisurely, and only the tiny blood vessels or meridians in the body can get enough nutrients. Listen to music and walk. Keep a quiet state of mind, don't be too excited, and don't be angry and impatient. When you are irritable and in a bad mood, you can relieve negative emotions by walking and listening to light music.

6. Cultivate health and cultivate sex.

Health experts all emphasize "double cultivation of body and mind". When the body is not good, it will easily affect the psychology. When the psychology is impatient, the body will slowly weaken. Cultivate good living habits, gradually adjust your temper, habits and personality, and your mood will be more stable. From the point of view of emotional health, the real practice is not to get rid of worldly desires, but to be able to control the ups and downs of emotions perfectly.

7, housing should be cool.

When the indoor temperature is low in the morning and evening, doors and windows should be opened for ventilation. At noon, the outdoor temperature is much higher than the indoor temperature, so you must close the doors and windows, pull the curtains, or add a layer of paper yarn to keep out the heat. In this way, the cool indoor environment will make people feel calm and comfortable for a nap and rest.

8. Amusement should be quiet.

You can't travel long distances in hot summer, you should find seclusion nearby. In the morning, with the first light of dawn and fresh breath, you can take a walk in the lush garden to exercise and get rid of the old and get new. In the evening, when the sun goes down, you can stroll along the river and the lake. The cool breeze that blows gently will calm your mind and relieve the fatigue of the day.