The last dog days have arrived, so those of you who are currently doing back treatment, make sure to persevere!

Treatment during the Three Dogs period focuses on raising yang, while the fundamental principle of health preservation in autumn is to "nourish and gather." All treatments during the Last Dogs period focus on raising yang and nourishing and gathering. Acupoints to consider include:

**Shenque, the body's innate source and the root of life;

**Zhongwan, for all spleen and stomach ailments;

**Mingmen, the gateway to life and source of energy;

**Guanyuan, a point on the Ren Meridian;

 **Zusanli, the acquired foundation and source of qi.

The last dog days of summer have arrived, marking the beginning of autumn. As the saying goes, "The fire burns in mid-July, and the sweet osmanthus steams in August," the "autumn tiger" is quite fierce. The most frightening thing about this period is that it can easily lead to irritability and restlessness! Therefore, it's important to nourish the heart, moisten the lungs, and relieve dryness.

Last dog days of summer health regimen: clearing, nourishing, and removing dampness.

The last dog days of summer are a time for clearing and nourishing, focusing on strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness. Traditional Chinese medicine states that "dampness flows through the spleen," so strengthening the spleen is also a crucial part of health preservation during the last dog days. To maintain the spleen and stomach during the last dog days, massage the Fenglong, Zusanli, and Pishu acupoints. This can eliminate dampness, strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi, and promote blood circulation. To strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, eat more foods that dispel dampness and heat and strengthen the spleen and stomach. For example, Poria cocos can promote the recovery of spleen and stomach function; Euryale ferox, Chinese yam, and millet all have spleen and stomach benefits. Legumes such as lentils, cowpeas, and red beans also strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. It's important to remember that lentils must be cooked thoroughly until they are no longer bright green, otherwise they can cause food poisoning.

Maintaining health during the last dog days involves using warm moxibustion.