Great Heat: In the hot summer, a cup of good water moisturizes the heart

 

 

 

Fifteen days after Lesser Heat, the Big Heat is when the Big Dipper is pointing to the Moon.

In the middle of June, the Small and Big are extremely hot,

divided into Big and Small, Small after the beginning and Big after the full moon.

When will the scorching sun pass, where can I find the breeze?

 

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Great Heat

Great Heat is the twelfth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms and the last solar term in summer. "Great Heat" is the same as "Lesser Heat", representing the degree of heat in summer. The ancients believed that "the Big one is the extreme of heat". Great Heat is the season when "steaming up and boiling down" and "heat and humidity steaming together" reach the extreme in a year. It is also the period with the most light, the highest temperature and the most vigorous yang energy.

 

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Three signs of Great Heat

The first sign is that rotten grass becomes fireflies

There are two types of fireflies: aquatic and terrestrial. Terrestrial fireflies lay eggs on dead grass and hatch during the Great Heat. The ancients believed that fireflies were transformed from rotten grass.

Second phase: moist soil and hot and humid weather

The Book of Rites, Monthly Ordinances, says "moist soil and hot and humid weather", which means that the soil is moist and the air is hot and humid - there is a lot of rainfall, the soil and air are humid, and the temperature is high, which is the time when crops grow wildly.

Third phase: heavy rain

Heavy thunderstorms occur frequently, and some cities will enter this year's rainy mode. Heavy rains also reduce the heat and humidity, and the weather begins to transition to the beginning of autumn.

 

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Three Health preservation during the Great Heat

The Great Heat solar term is the "three hot days", which is the period with the most sunshine and the highest temperature in China in a year. Most parts of the country are dry and rainy, and the temperature in many areas reaches above 35 degrees, and the so-called "three furnaces" are also the most prosperous.

Therefore, regarding health preservation during this period, we should start from the following aspects.

1. Heatstroke prevention

During the Great Heat solar term, the sun is strong, so you need to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and sun protection. You should do the following:

1. Avoid outdoor activities from 10 am to 2 pm in the hot summer. If you go out, wear a sun hat, light-colored long-sleeved clothes, and use a parasol;

2. Apply sunscreen suitable for your skin type 30 minutes before sun exposure. When outdoors, reapply every 2 to 3 hours;

3. Eat less vegetables and fruits containing photosensitive substances, such as celery and lime.

2. Remove dampness

The hot air in summer is steaming, mixed with moisture, and some people will experience symptoms such as depression, loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness. At this time, the diet should be light, and various soups and porridges are the most nourishing. Mung bean porridge, millet porridge, orange peel porridge, rose porridge, etc. can replenish water and are easy to digest. They have the effects of regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, clearing heat and relieving summer heat.

3. Cultivate Yang

During the Great Heat solar term, Yang Qi is at its peak, which is the best time to "cultivate Yang Qi" and "treat winter diseases in summer". Diseases that are prone to occur or worsen in winter can be treated by warming the meridians and dispersing cold, cultivating Yang Qi, and improving the body's disease resistance in summer through methods such as Sanfu stickers and Sanfu moxibustion, thereby reducing or delaying the occurrence and development of diseases.

4. Drink more warm water

During the Great Heat, we should drink more warm water, preferably in small sips and slowly, to avoid drinking too much water at one time, which will cause heart burden.

5. Replenish Yin

During the Great Heat, the human body sweats more, which is easy to consume Qi and hurt Yin. In terms of diet, in addition to drinking more water, eating porridge regularly, and eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, you should also eat more foods that nourish Qi and Yin, such as American ginseng, lotus seeds, lotus roots, yam, jujube, honey, lily, etc.

 

 

 

 

The heat of the Great Heat should not be a reason for people to ignore their health. Through a reasonable diet and proper rest, we can still enjoy the fun of this season. Remember to maintain a light diet and a good attitude, let us spend this midsummer safely together!