2023-05-21 08:26:55
Today (21st) is Xiaoman in the twenty-four solar terms, which is the transitional period before the heat of summer. At this time, the temperature rises and falls and rains increase, and the weather is hot and humid. However, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the morning and evening are cooler, and the climate is unstable. Lin Yitong, a registered Chinese medicine doctor, reminded in an interview with “Sky Post” that colds, gastrointestinal problems and skin diseases are prone to occur during this season, and it is also more likely to be affected by the climate and cause heat. This time, Dr. Lin recommended 14 Xiaoman solar terms and health-preserving ingredients and spleen-invigorating and damp-removing soup to help everyone recuperate the discomfort of changing seasons.
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Dr. Lin pointed out that in order to cool off in summer, many people often turn on the air conditioner and drink cold drinks, but these habits may make the body vulnerable to cold and cold, damage the spleen and stomach, affect digestion and water metabolism, cause moisture to accumulate in the body, and cause abdominal distension , abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation. If you want to cool off, the doctor suggests that you can use electric fans instead of air conditioners on weekdays, and adjust the wind speed and temperature appropriately according to your body feeling to increase the air circulation; sweating following a moderate amount of exercise, or spraying water droplets on your body, can dissipate heat energy from your body when the water evaporates ; If you want to lower the room temperature, you can also use thermal insulation curtains at home to avoid sunlight.
Four major health problems of Xiaoman solar terms
The doctor continued to point out that the hot and humid solar term of Xiaoman, coupled with the unstable climate, is prone to the following four major health problems, so more attention should be paid to diet and living habits:
- cold:During the cloudy and rainy season, the climate is sometimes cold and sometimes hot, and it is easy to feel wind, cold, humidity, and heat evil influences, and to catch a cold. It is necessary to keep the body temperature relatively constant to prevent the weakening of the human body’s immunity. It is recommended to dress in an onion style, wear several layers of thinner clothes, and add or remove them as the temperature changes; avoid long-term activities in air-conditioning, exposure to the sun, and high-temperature and humid environments following being exposed to rain and wetness.
- Getting hot:Xiaoman’s solar terms are hot and humid, which can easily cause symptoms such as mouth sores, sore throat, constipation, insomnia, and irritability. Excessive emotions are more likely to cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and stroke. It is recommended to eat more light and easy-to-digest foods to avoid excessive Consume irritating drinks such as coffee and alcohol, and spicy, barbecued, and greasy foods; keep your mind at ease, and participate in exercise or outdoor activities such as jogging, yoga, and walking to adjust your body and mind; due to the consumption of yin fluid at night, you should try to stop at 11:00 on weekdays. Going to bed early and going to bed early and getting up early can help Yang Qi grow and maintain energy.
- Stomach problems:As the temperature rises, many people like to blow air-conditioning and cool down with cold drinks. In addition to being prone to colds, excessive drinking of cold drinks will damage the spleen and stomach and cause gastrointestinal discomfort. It is advisable to drink more room temperature or warm drinks, and try to choose drinks that clear heat, promote body fluids and quench thirst.
- skin disease:Hot and humid weather is easy to breed microorganisms and mosquitoes, which can cause skin itching or infection. It is a season when skin diseases are particularly prone to occur, especially for eczema patients. It is recommended to pay attention to home and personal hygiene, change and wash sun-exposed bedding and close-fitting clothing frequently, to avoid sweating and clothing getting stuck on the skin, and avoid prolonged bathing or soaking in water when taking a bath.
Patients with eczema should pay attention to a light diet
Changes in weather can aggravate eczema. Dr. Lin recommends avoiding ointments containing steroids, alcohol, pigments, and spices to reduce side effects and irritation. You can choose natural herbal ointments, such as aloe vera gel, comfrey ointment, Tea tree oil, etc. can help relieve eczema, relieve itching, burning sensation and redness and pain; people with dry skin should use moisturizing lotion in moderation to prevent skin laceration and infection.
The diet should also be light, avoid seafood, beef, mutton, mushrooms and irritating foods; choose more heat-clearing and damp-clearing foods, such as mung beans, red beans, amaranth, wax gourd, cucumber, lettuce, etc.; can also add more Nourishing and moisturizing food, such as fungus, carrot, mulberry, etc.
Xiaoman’s 14 major health ingredients
Dr. Lin said that the diet during Xiaoman season should focus on invigorating the spleen and appetizing, clearing heat and dehumidification, and nourishing the body. It is advisable to choose light, easy-to-digest, and high-fiber foods. Improve intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system:
Winter melon, barley, double beans and lean meat soup
Dr. Lin recommends the following health-preserving soup, which is helpful for clearing heat and relieving summer heat, invigorating the spleen and removing dampness during Xiaoman season. However, the doctor also emphasized that the soup is not suitable for women with deficiency and cold constitution, menstruating women and pregnant women:
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Material:500 grams of winter melon, 30 grams of barley, 30 grams of white lentils, 30 grams of red beans, 3 slices of tangerine peel, 300 grams of lean pork, 3 slices of ginger
practice:
1. Wash the wax gourd and cut into pieces;
2. Soak barley, white lentils, and red beans;
3. Wash the lean pork and cut into pieces, put it into the clay pot together with tangerine peel and ginger;
4. Add 2,500ml of water;
5. After boiling on high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for regarding an hour and a half, then add some salt.
9 acupuncture points to relieve discomfort
The following are some commonly used acupuncture points to relieve various discomforts:
Relieving depression and calming the nerves to relieve tension:
Invigorate the spleen and relieve dampnessRelieves stomach upset:
- Zhongwan, Zusanli, Yinlingquan
Nourish blood and stop itching to relieve eczema itching:
- Quchi, Blood Sea, Hundred Insect Nest
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