Dog days are the hottest, humid and muggy times of the year, with heat waves, unbearable heat, and various health problems, such as heat stroke, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
But at the same time, during this time, the yang qi is the most vigorous, and the meridians are smooth and bloody, which is an excellent time to nourish yang and drive away cold, treat existing diseases, and prevent diseases. If you make good use of it, you can reap twice the result with half the effort.
Dog days, do four things well
01
Nourish yang energy
In the hot summer weather, sometimes you can sweat profusely when you walk a few steps outside. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "qi is discharged with the body", and with heavy sweating, our own yang energy will also be damaged. If there is a lack of yang energy, it will lead to a decrease in immunity and physical strength. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of the body's yang energy in summer.
Yangyang lotus leaf porridge
Ingredients: lotus leaves, rice, red dates
Method: Cook porridge with fresh lotus leaves and rice, and then add an appropriate amount of red dates and rock sugar
Tips: Choose lotus leaves before flowering as much as possible, which has the most ideal effect of clearing the heart and dispelling heat and nourishing the stomach.
02
Nourish the heart
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that summer qi is in the heart, and the heart is on fire, that is to say, among the five organs of the human body, it is the turn of the heart to be on duty in summer, and the heart has the heaviest task and the most active activity, so it is also the most vulnerable to damage.
In the hot and humid climate of summer, it is necessary to pay special attention to the care of the heart to prevent heart-related diseases.
Nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves
Ingredients: 200 grams of millet, 15 grams of red poria cocos, 30 grams of lily, 10 grams of white fungus, longan, and lotus seeds.
This porridge is very suitable for summer heat and humidity and sadness, which can promote sleep and calm the mind and nerves.
Method:
1. Soak longan and lotus seeds for 1 hour; Soak the lily and white fungus for half an hour, and tear the soaked white fungus into small pieces;
2. Decoction Poria cocos over low heat with 500ml of water for 20 minutes, then strain out the juice for later use;
3. Put millet and other ingredients into the filtered Poria water to cook porridge, and you can add an appropriate amount of rock sugar according to your personal taste.
03
Nourish the spleen and stomach
Dog days, the temperature rises, and all kinds of cold drinks are on the table. If the diet is too cold and damages the spleen and stomach qi, it may cause symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
In summer, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people, especially those with weak spleen and stomach, eat some ginger and drink some black tea to warm up. Try Peilan black tea, which has the effect of aromatizing and dissolving dampness, awakening the spleen and appetizing, and relieving heat.
Perrin black tea
Method:
According to the ratio of Peilan and black tea to one, take an appropriate amount (the amount of four fingers and one grasp) to make tea and drink.
Note: To avoid insomnia at night, it is recommended to drink it in the morning and do not make strong tea. People with damp and hot constitution should be cautious about using black tea.
04
Nourish the liver
The scorching heat makes people feel depressed, coupled with the rapid loss of water in the body, it is easy to cause insufficient liver qi, and the liver fire is vigorous, which damages the health of the liver.
Loosen the liver and regulate qi four-flower tea
White plum blossoms, moon flowers, roses are all medicinal materials for soothing the liver and regulating qi, chrysanthemums in addition to soothing the liver and regulating qi, but also can clear the fire of the heart and liver, and women take it more beautifying and nourishing the skin.
Ingredients: 3 grams each of white plum blossoms, moon flowers, roses, and wild chrysanthemums.
Method: Brew the above flowers with boiling water.
People with spleen and stomach deficiency and diarrhea are not suitable for drinking, so you can consult a doctor for details.
As the saying goes, "practice in winter, practice in summer", which means that exercising in extreme weather can more effectively enhance people's resistance.
Exercise during the dog season requires more attention to time and place. Usually the best time to go out is between 7 and 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. If the outdoor temperature exceeds 35°C, it is recommended to return indoors to escape the heat.
Source: Health Talk