Summer is fire in the five elements, fire corresponds to the heart, so summer is the season of nourishing the heart, and the summer is hot and dry, people are easy to be irritable, headache, limb weakness, loss of appetite and other symptoms, for people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are more serious. So, if you want your heart to get stronger in the summer, stick to these four good habits!
1. Meditate
Summer is hot and dry, people are prone to heat and anxiety, and the fire is exuberant; therefore, it is necessary to take away all these bad emotions, maintain a pleasant mood, do not be overjoyed and sad; meditate and meditate.
Second, eat a light diet
In the hot summer weather, you should eat more foods that are healthy to the spleen and stomach, and it is best to eat less greasy and spicy foods. You can eat more hot foods, such as bitter melon, winter melon, cucumber, etc. Remember to eat less cold food, drink cold drinks, excessive cold food may cause stomach ulcers, etc.
Third, correct work and rest
In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, and you should go to bed late and get up early, and do not sleep late. Get up early to get excited to go along with the yang, enjoy the sun's rays, and increase the time of activity. Summer noon is the hottest time, it is not advisable to go out, so you can take a proper lunch break at home. The nap time is most suitable for 11 o'clock - 13 o'clock, and it is advisable to take a nap for half an hour, preferably no more than one and a half hours, otherwise it will affect the rest at night.
Fourth, exercise and exercise
Proper exercise can enhance the body's immunity, have certain benefits for various organs, exercise should choose to be in the cooler temperature of the morning or evening. In parks, woods and other places with fresh air, it is advisable to walk, jog, and tai chi.