The dog days of summer are the body's golden period for repair.Take advantage of the heat and do these five things.

As the old saying goes, "Nourish yourself during the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer."

The dog days of summer are the hottest period of the year and are also the most important time for health preservation.

Failure to properly manage the dog days of summer can leave behind underlying health problems!

First Dog Days: July 20-29, 10 days

Middle Dog Days: July 30-8, 10 days

Last Dog Days: August 9-18, 10 days

Unlike previous years, this year's dog days of summer last for a total of 30 days, making it the shortest in recent years.

Also, while the number of high-temperature days is relatively low this year, rainfall has increased compared to previous years, and the combination of heat and humidity will pose the greatest challenge.

Due to rising air pressure and abundant rainfall, the hot and humid weather conditions during the dog days of summer are more likely to lead to heatstroke, especially for those with chronic conditions (such as hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and rheumatoid arthritis), those with frail health conditions, and those experiencing acute illnesses.

Seizing these crucial 30 days and effectively utilizing the health-preserving wisdom of the dog days of summer will help you navigate the summer peacefully and lay a solid foundation for your health.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer Yang energy escapes from the internal organs to the body's surface, where it easily dissipates. Nourishing Yang during the dog days of summer means replenishing this lost Yang energy. Dispersing a little, replenishing a little, they prevent the Yang energy from diminishing. This balance of Yin and Yang makes illness less likely, and chronic conditions less likely to relapse. The dog days of summer are the ideal time to treat winter illnesses in summer. For example, common conditions such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, allergic rhinitis, chronic gastritis, cold legs, chronic back and leg pain, and dysmenorrhea are often characterized by cold, and the overarching principle of treatment is to nourish Yang.

During the dog days of summer, when the heat reaches its peak, you can adapt to nature and take advantage of the weather to give your body a "heat-repair patch," laying the foundation for a healthy year.

▲ Eat some "bitter" foods appropriately

During the dog days of summer, appetite loss can occur easily. Consider indulging in bitter foods, such as bitter melon and bitter chrysanthemum. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bitterness enters the heart, clearing internal heat and benefiting summer nourishment. However, bitter melon is cold in nature, so those with weak constitutions or spleen and stomach deficiency should avoid excessive consumption.

▲Traditional Health Preservation Methods

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Different acupoints have different effects. For example, the Tiantu point is suitable for those with pharyngitis, while the Feishu point is suitable for those with chronic respiratory diseases.

▲Sweating Should Be Moderate

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that both body fluids and blood are derived from the essence of grains transformed by the spleen and stomach. Excessive sweating can lead to blood deficiency. After sweating, drink small sips of water. After half an hour, drink more frequently, 100-150 ml at a time. Sourness can reduce sweating, relieve diarrhea, and promote fluid production and quench thirst. Those who sweat excessively can eat sour fruits such as jujube, hawthorn, strawberries, pineapple, mango, and kiwi.

▲Don't Neglect Cold Protection

The dog days of summer begin: The body's yang energy gradually reaches its peak, blood vessels dilate, and pores open. Once a cold strikes, cold pathogens easily invade.

In summer, people often enjoy cold drinks and air conditioning. These excessive pursuits of coolness can inadvertently harm the body. Many illnesses are caused by consuming cold foods, which damages Yang Qi, or by excessive craving for coolness, which allows external pathogens to invade. Never underestimate the cold pathogens of summer; protecting yourself from the cold is even more important than preventing the heat.

Also, avoid excessive temperature differences between indoors and outdoors, especially for elderly individuals with a history of stroke or hypertension. After returning from outdoors, wipe away sweat before turning on the air conditioner. Drink cold drinks slowly and sip slowly; avoid guzzling them.

▲Preventing Heatstroke with a Calm Mind

A calm mind lowers sympathetic nervous system tone, which in turn reduces blood pressure, heart rate, metabolic rate, and body temperature. To maintain your health during the summer, practice a "Buddha-like" approach, striving to remain calm and composed, and minimizing emotions like excitement and anxiety.

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