The dog days are characterized by high temperature and high humidity. The hottest time period of the year is the mid-summer period. After a total of 20 days, the temperature reaches above 40°C and the ultraviolet rays are very strong. However, in the opinion of Chinese medicine, Zhongfu is a good time to replenish yang. In hot weather, skin pores expand, qi and blood are strong, and blood circulation is smooth. At this stage, yang replenishment can achieve multiplier effect with half the effort. Especially those with yang deficiency and cold body, manifested as aversion to cold, diarrhea and abdominal pain after eating cold food, should seize the golden period of Zhongfu to nourish yang.

How to supplement Yang in Zhongfu?

1. Reject cold food

Although eating cold food has the effect of cooling down and relieving heat, it will Damage the spleen and stomach, and damage the spleen and kidney yang over time. During dog days, you should pay attention to heat preservation. Drink more hot tea or hot water, which can promote the secretion of sweat glands and help relieve the heat, but the temperature of the water should not exceed 60 °C; you can add warm seasonings when cooking food, such as fennel, cinnamon, curry and Ginger, etc., have the effect of warming the middle and dispelling cold.

You can also eat hot meat in moderation, such as beef, dog meat and mutton, etc., which have the effect of warming yang and dispelling cold, but with tooth pain, high fever and anger, and poor constitution Those who are hot are forbidden to eat. People with yang deficiency and cold body can add ginseng, wolfberry and mulberry, red dates, raspberries and Huangjing to boiled water, which can replenish vitality and improve kidney qi.

2. Correct use of air conditioners< /p>

The dog days are hot and humid, the pores of the whole body are in a state of expansion, and the pathogens of dampness and cold are easy to invade the body, which not only aggravates the humidity, but also damages the yang qi. Although the dog days are inseparable from the air conditioner, it must be used correctly, and the temperature of the air conditioner cannot be lower than 26 ℃; regularly open the windows for ventilation, keep the room dry, and turn on the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner. It is worth mentioning that when you are sweating profusely, you should not blow the air conditioner immediately, to avoid the air conditioner blowing directly on your body, and you should wear long-sleeved trousers when you stay in the air-conditioned room.

3. Insist on exercising

Do not lack exercise in dog days, because movement generates yang , Persistent exercise can expel dampness and cold in the body, improve resistance, and help replenish yang. It is recommended to exercise in the evening, and choose sports with low exercise intensity, such as walking, tai chi, slow cycling, swimming, and jogging.

4. Sunbathing

Sunbathing is one of the best ways to replenish yang qi. Sun exposure for about 20 to 30 minutes every day, try to arrange it before 9 am or after 16 o’clock in the morning, to cultivate yang qi and strengthen Cold resistance of the body.

5. Hot baths

The feet are called the second heart, with Soak your feet in hot water at 40~45°C. The water should not cover your ankles, which can make the blood flow smoothly, increase the blood flow to your feet, improve your metabolism, and help replenish yang energy. Generally, the soaking time for your feet is about 15 minutes. In addition, hot baths should be taken in summer, which can promote the expansion of capillaries and help expel heat from the body.

Message from the doctor

When it’s time to sweat in dog days You should sweat. Exercise is the main way of sweating, which can improve the body’s thermal adaptation and enhance the body’s ability to regulate body temperature. Or under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, choose dog sticks or moxibustion, which can help to expel summer dampness and enhance yang qi. In summer, you should cultivate the habit of drinking water actively. The amount of water you drink a day should reach more than 2,000 ml; you should not be too greedy for cold drinks in life or diet, and refuse cold drinks; wearing loose cotton clothes with good hygroscopicity will help For sweat evaporation; maintain a regular schedule and adequate sleep. Adjust your mood and relieve your irritability by meditating, reading newspapers and listening to music.

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