August 7th, the beginning of autumn.
The summer heat is still here, and the first solar term of autumn is coming as promised.
However, the beginning of autumn does not mean the end of the hot weather. The so-called “heat is in the three volts”, and there is a saying of “one volt after autumn”. After the beginning of autumn, there will be at least “one volt” of hot weather. There is still a period of time between the beginning of autumn and the end of summer in the dog days.
Considering the vast territory of our country, the hot and cool watershed is not the beginning of the autumn solar term. At this time, most parts of our country are still in the hot and hot stage. If the north is really cool, it has to bite after the white dew solar term. After the cold dew.
The beginning of autumn is coming, how should we keep healthy?
Traditional Chinese medicine health care rules pay attention to —-“Nourishing Yang in spring and summer, nourishing Yin in autumn and winter”.
The beginning of autumn is the beginning of the human body to supplement the body. It is necessary to adjust the diet and take in nutrients to supplement the previous consumption of the body’s nutrients.
The beginning of autumn solar term health preservation is to lay the foundation for the health of the mid-autumn, late autumn and winter.
First, pay attention to heatstroke prevention
As the saying goes: A summer is free from illness and three points of deficiency.
After the beginning of autumn, most areas are still in the heat stage. People in most parts of China are still sweating and fighting against the scorching heat, facing the raging tigers in autumn, so it is necessary to take precautions against heatstroke and cool down. Work.
For example, try to avoid going out during hot and high temperature periods, replenish water and salt in time, and do sunscreen and heat protection if necessary.
Second, regular work and rest, moderate exercise
< p> Develop the habit of regular work and rest, ensure enough sleep, at least 8 hours of sleep every day.
If you don’t get enough sleep at night, you can take a lunch break to supplement it, but you should not sleep too much to avoid adverse effects such as mental fatigue.
Also pay attention to keep warm while sleeping, so as to avoid cold invasion and physical discomfort.
After the beginning of the autumn solar term, the yin and yang in the human body tend to be introverted. When exercising, follow the principle of gradual progress from small to large. The degree of exercise should be based on the body’s fever and a little sweat. You shouldn’t feel tired afterward, just stay comfortable and relaxed.
Third, take care of the skin properly
After the beginning of autumn, the skin tends to become dry, so pay more attention to the replenishment of skin moisture to keep the skin hydrated.
When taking a bath, pay special attention to the “four inappropriate”, that is, not too many times, not too hot, not too hot, and not using strong alkaline shower gel
strong>, otherwise it will aggravate the dryness of the skin, and in severe cases, the symptoms of itching and chapped skin will appear.
Apply a body oil or lotion after bathing to keep the skin moisturised and prevent scaling and dryness.
Fourth, take care of your diet
“Drinking and Dining is about to” states: “The autumn air is dry, it is advisable to eat hemp to moisten the dryness, and it is forbidden to drink cold.”
Although the beginning of autumn is not yet cool, the air humidity will gradually decrease, especially in the northern regions. The lungs should be nourished more, as autumn dryness is easy to damage the yin, especially the lungs, which are prone to symptoms such as dry mouth, dry cough and less phlegm.
At ordinary times, you can choose to eat more foods that nourish the lungs and yin and promote fluid, such as porridge with raw ground, porridge with lily and lotus seeds, and Sydney Tremella soup. Drinking more of these foods in autumn can nourish the lungs and spleen, reduce lung dry.
In addition to nourishing the lungs and yin, you should also pay attention to protecting the spleen and stomach. You can eat more foods such as honey, sesame, and loquat, which can also nourish the lungs and resolve phlegm and strengthen the spleen.
In terms of dietary taboos, try to eat less spicy and stimulating food, which can promote the improvement of the function of the internal organs and enhance the immunity. In addition, the human body should also consume enough water, at least 2500 ml of water every day.
The wind blows from afar, bringing the breath of harvest p>
Although the arrival of the beginning of autumn does not mean that autumn has arrived, it also implies that summer is coming to an end.
People often feel this way, not long after the warm spring, the hot weather followed, but after the long summer, the autumn cool came slowly.
It can be said that it is a booming summer and a leisurely autumn.
And the beginning of autumn is a dividing point. If we say that the beauty before the beginning of autumn lies in the vigorous,Prosperity and grand scenery; then the beauty after the beginning of autumn is better than the quiet mountains and waters, and the Qingyuan and long.
The cloudy sky gathers the summer colors, and the leaves move with the sound of autumn.
Farewell to summer and welcome autumn.
