It is often said that "spring nourishes the liver, summer nourishes the heart, autumn nourishes the lungs, and winter nourishes the kidneys". After the summer solstice, the temperature increases, the humidity increases, and the heat disturbs the mind and makes people restless. Coupled with factors such as accelerated human metabolism and increased blood circulation, the burden on the heart is increased, so it is more necessary to maintain. So what should "Summer Nourishing Heart" do?
Studies have found that people who take a nap for half an hour a day have a 30% lower mortality rate from coronary heart disease than those who do not nap. This is because blood pressure drops during naps and heart rate slows down, allowing the heart to rest briefly during the peak of blood pressure during the day and reduce the burden.
And from the perspective of Traditional Chinese medicine, from 11:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., this period is the "duty period" of the Heart Sutra, which coincides with the transformation of Yin and Yang Qi, if it can be properly rested, it is conducive to the transformation of the qi machine in the body and the maintenance of the Heart Meridian.
However, the nap time should not be too long, generally half an hour to an hour or so is enough.
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White-collar workers who go to work often do not have a suitable place to take a nap, so they can also choose to close their eyes and meditate, which can also give the body and mind a rest.
The specific method is: sit in the front 1/3 of the chair, the legs are separated and shoulder width apart, and the index finger is pinched between the first finger of the middle finger. Eyes slightly closed, tongue tip against the palate, smiling, breathless Dantian, brain empty, meditation for about 15 to 20 minutes.
According to the theory of the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine, the heart belongs to fire and corresponds to red, so when replenishing the heart, you should try to eat as much red food as possible.
Modern nutritionists believe that the biggest advantage of red foods is that they are rich in iron, and iron supplementation can prevent iron deficiency anemia and improve heart function.
tomato
Tomatoes are slightly cold, sweet and sour, and most of the sugars it contains are fructose and glucose, which are easy to absorb and have the effect of nourishing the heart and protecting the liver. Its rich vitamins and lycopene help to enhance the antioxidant capacity of cells, reduce blood lipids, and prevent the occurrence of a variety of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
The organic acids contained in tomatoes can soften blood vessels and promote the absorption of calcium, iron and other substances by the human body, thus further achieving the effect of nourishing the heart.
hawthorn
Hawthorn has always been regarded as a good product for stomach digestion, but it is not known that it also has a good heart-nourishing effect.
Hawthorn is rich in carotene, hawthorn and other triterpenoids and flavonoid beneficial ingredients, which can relax blood vessels, increase coronary artery flow, nourish the heart muscle, and regulate serum cholesterol and blood pressure levels in the human body. It is often used in hawthorn and has been used clinically for a long time in various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
However, eating too much hawthorn will stimulate gastric acid secretion, prone to discomfort symptoms such as pantothenic acid, so three or five a day is enough. Or you can also dry the hawthorn slices and soak them in water, and the effect is also good.
Red apples
The pectin content in apples is extremely rich, which can prevent the body from absorbing cholesterol; more fiber in apples also helps to remove cholesterol from the human body, which can effectively reduce the cholesterol content in the blood.
Studies have found that eating one apple a day reduces the body's "bad cholesterol" (LDL cholesterol) by 40 percent. The rich folic acid and B vitamins in apples are also very useful for the prevention of heart disease.
It is said that "spring eat buds, summer eat melon", the following 3 kinds of summer melon are also known as "nourishing heart melon", often eat also help to improve heart function.
Cucumber
Cucumber contains most of the vitamins A, vitamin C and vitamin E needed by the human body, which can effectively improve human immunity. A special ingredient contained in cucumbers, propanoldiic acid, inhibits the conversion of carbohydrates into fat in the human body, thereby helping to control weight and reduce the possibility of the occurrence of three high and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
wax gourd
Winter melon is extremely rich in water content, up to 96%, which can replenish the body's needs in the summer. The potassium content in winter melon is also very high, with an average potassium content of about 130mg in 100g of winter melon, which is a typical low-sodium and high-potassium vegetable. Potassium can promote the excretion of excess sodium in the human body, reduce swelling and diuresis, and protect heart function. So eating winter melon in the summer is also very good for the heart.
There are many kinds of winter melons, you can choose different kinds of winter melons according to the dishes you want to do: to do stir-fry you can choose dark green skin of winter melons, this winter melon skin is smooth, the flesh is thick, it is not easy to fry the soup; to cook soup you can choose light green skin winter melon, this melon skin thin meat loose easy to taste.
Momordica charantia
Eating some bitter melon properly after the summer solstice will help cool down the fire and increase appetite. The vitamin C content in bitter melon reaches 56mg/100g, which helps to improve human immunity and cellular antioxidant power; potassium content is as high as 256mg/100g, which can diuretically reduce swelling, assist in lowering blood pressure, and protect cardiovascular disease.
Tranquility tea
Raw materials: 10 grams of poria, 10 grams of yuanzhi, 15 grams of floating wheat, 4 grams of licorice, 4 jujubes;
Method: Put the medicinal herbs into the pot and boil them in water for 30 minutes, remove the residue and put them in a pot for tea drinking, 3 to 5 times a day;
Benefits: Suitable for people with busy work or heavy academic work, it helps to relieve stress and calm the mind.
Lipid-lowering heart tea
Ingredients: fried cassia seeds, cantonese peel, hawthorn, He Shou Wu, Wu Mei 10 grams each, Ze Diarrhea, Wild Chrysanthemum, Psyllium, Licorice 5 grams each;
Method: Put all the herbs together in a pot, boil in water for 30 minutes, remove the residue, and use the pot to make tea, 3 to 5 times a day;
Efficacy: Helps the body's excess fat metabolism, reduces fat accumulation, increases the heart's ability to resist stress, and prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
Mai Dong Zi Yin Tea
Raw materials: 5,000 mai dong, 1,000 schisandra, 3 yuan each for lilies and goji berries;
Method: Wash the herbs and put them in a teapot, add boiling water to brew, and drink instead of tea;
Effect: Astringent yuan qi, calm the mind, nourish the yin and protect the liver, can assist in the treatment of palpitation, dry mouth and other symptoms.
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People with different physiques are suitable for using different Chinese herbal medicines to regulate, it is recommended that you consult with a professional doctor whether your physique is suitable before drinking.
Inner Guan Cave
The Neiguan Acupoint belongs to the Pericardial Meridian, which passes through the Ren Pulse and will be in the Yin Dimension, and is one of the eight intersecting acupoints. Rubbing this acupuncture point can effectively improve the ability of myocardial anaerobic metabolism, improve the symptoms of myocardial hypoxic ischemia, and is one of the strongest acupuncture points in the whole body for cardiac regulation.
Method: The inner guan acupoint is located in the middle of the forearm and 2 inches above the wrist stripe. A little rubbing of the inner points on each arm for 1 minute will take effect.
Less house cave
Shaofu Acupuncture belongs to the Shaoyin Heart Sutra and is a key point for heart detoxification. Chinese medicine believes that stimulating this acupuncture point can cope with many heart-related diseases, such as arrhythmia, angina, palpitations, chest pain, etc., which can get a certain therapeutic effect when rubbing this acupuncture point.
Method: Clenched fist, the position between the little finger and the ring finger end is the Shaofu Cave. Use your thumb to rub the shaofu acupuncture point with moderate force, 5 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day.
Heavenly Spring Cave
Tianquan acupuncture means that the blood of the heart will be continuously supplied to the whole body like alpine running water, so pressing this acupuncture point can effectively alleviate chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough and phlegm caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.
Method: Palm up fist, flex arm will have raised muscles on the arm, 2 inches above the muscle is where the Tianquan Acupoint is located. Generally, the tap method is used to stimulate the Tianquan Acupoint, the thumb presses the acupuncture point and then gradually presses deeply, holds it for 5 or 6 seconds and then releases, and one pressure is loosened into a cycle, and it can be done for 5 to 10 minutes.
According to the Five Elements Theory of Chinese Medicine, summer, the heart corresponds to bitterness, summer is easy to catch fire, appropriate to eat some bitter cold food can not only clear the fire, but also good for the heart, bitter melon, bitter chrysanthemum, andrographis, asparagus and so on are good choices. In addition, vegetables and fruits such as tofu, oil wheat vegetables, eggplant, lotus root, mung beans, bananas, and dragon fruit are also very suitable for summer consumption.