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May 5, 2024, Lixia.
The ancient book "Almanac" said: "Dou refers to the southeast, Wei is Lixia, and everything has grown up so far, so the name Lixia is also." "The beginning of summer is the first solar term of summer, which means that the plants sown in spring have grown upright. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, the sun is abundant, the rain increases, and everything flourishes. However, this change also brings discomfort to the human body, such as irritability, irritability, etc. Therefore, Lixia health preservation is particularly important.
Festive customs
1. Eat Lixia rice: In the Lixia season, many places in the mainland have the custom of eating "Lixia rice", which is usually a kind of rice boiled by mung beans, soybeans, black beans, red beans, green beans and other five-color beans plus white japonica rice. This custom symbolizes abundant crops and good health.
2. Taste the new: There is a proverb in the south of the Yangtze River that "Lixia sees three new", and the three new are cherries, green plums, and wheat, which are used to worship ancestors. This custom reflects people's love for fresh food and reverence for their ancestors.
3. Outing: The beginning of summer is at the turn of spring and summer, and it is a good time for outings. Many people gather family or friends to go to the countryside to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
Lixia health
1. Diet: In summer, the diet should be light, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less greasy and spicy, so as to benefit the health of the heart, spleen and stomach. It is recommended to eat foods such as mung beans, watermelon, cucumbers, etc.
2. Adjustment of daily life: After the beginning of summer, the days are long and the nights are short, according to the changes of the solar terms, compared with the winter and spring, you can go to bed later and get up early to comply with the changes of yang and yin deficiency in nature. From 13 o'clock to 15 o'clock every day is the highest temperature period of the day, people are easy to sweat, sweat more heat dissipation, a large amount of blood is concentrated on the body surface, the blood supply to the brain is relatively reduced, especially after lunch, the blood supply to the digestive tract increases, the blood supply to the brain is even more reduced, people are prone to lack of energy, drowsiness. Therefore, it is appropriate to take a nap in the middle of the day.
3. Mood Adjustment: "Su Wen: Four Tempering Divine Treatises" said: "Summer March, this is called Fan Xiu, heaven and earth are intertwined, all things are gorgeous, lie down at night and get up early, tired of the day, so that the will is not angry, so that Huaying becomes a show, so that the anger is vented, if the love is outside, this summer should be the way to grow." "In summer, the five elements belong to fire, corresponding to the heart in the five organs, and the heart yang is the most vigorous at this time, and health care should focus on nourishing the heart and protecting the heart. Maintain a happy mood, be at ease, avoid anger and sadness, and maintain a state of refreshment and comfort.
Lixia Prevention
1. Prevention of heat stroke: As the temperature rises, it is necessary to pay attention to heat stroke prevention and cooling, replenish water and electrolytes in a timely manner, and avoid activities under the scorching sun for a long time. Honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, etc. have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, dissipating wind and heat, and are suitable for drinking in summer. However, people with yang deficiency constitution (cold and cold, and warm limbs) should use less or no use.
2. Prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: blood pressure fluctuates greatly in summer, blood pressure should be monitored regularly, lifestyle habits and dietary structure should be adjusted in a timely manner, and moderate exercise can promote the body's metabolism, but strenuous exercise should be avoided at noon and night. Noon is the time when the yin and yang qi are transformed, and it is necessary to recuperate, and the evening is the time when the yang qi is withdrawn, and the muscles and bones should not be overly moved. Getting up early in the morning and taking a walk among the shade flowers near your residence can nourish your mind and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
"The green shade spreads the field with new light, and the wind is long at the beginning. "At the beginning of summer, let us use the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to nourish our body and mind and welcome the energetic summer. May you enjoy health and harmony in the bright summer.
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Copywriter: New Media Center, Department of Pharmacy
Picture: Source Network
Supervisor: Jin Zhang
Editor: Xuan Traditional Warfare Division
Preliminary review: Wang Zhaojuan, Wang Yan
Review: Chen Meng
Shandong Medical College Financial Media Center released
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