Yang cultivation in spring and summer: Yang cultivation in spring is different from yang cultivation in summer, yang energy is generated in spring, and it is necessary to promote the growth of yang energy, so spring is to "promote yang"; In summer, when the yang energy is at its peak, what needs to be done at this time is to maintain the normal discharge of yang energy, not only to prevent it from being too excessive, but also to avoid its consumption too much, and to prevent the vigorous yang energy from being closed inside, so it is "protecting the yang".
- Li Jiren
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Summer is a hot and sunny season, and it is the season when Yang Qi is the most vigorous in nature. After the growth and growth of yang energy in spring, in summer, the body's yang energy is sufficient and vigorous to the peak, full of energy, reduced sleep, likes to eat cold drinks, and is easy to sweat.
In terms of daily life, the days are long and the nights are short in summer, so people should go to bed a little later (before 11 o'clock) and get up early in order to adapt to the changes of yang and yin deficiency in nature. In the past, the living conditions were not good, there was no air conditioning at night, the weather was hot, and the cool was basically by the big fan, coupled with the harassment of mosquitoes, it was not easy to fall asleep at night, and the morning dawned early, so it was easy to lack sleep, so that the lunch break was essential, and the afternoon nap could eliminate fatigue and keep energetic. Later, there were electric fans and air conditioners, but it should also be noted that the electric fan should not blow directly on the body when sleeping, and the temperature of the air conditioner should not be too low, so as not to block the pores with cold air, so that the yang energy is depressed and cause fever, sweat rash, etc., and even may directly consume the yang energy, resulting in weakness and weakness of the body.
The scorching summer is often annoying, especially when the temperature is high, there is no wind, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is not obvious, which is more likely to make people feel depressed, produce anxiety and boredom, and thus cause diseases. In summer, the yang energy is strong, and the blood pressure is easy to rise, and if you are irritable, it is easier to aggravate the condition. At this time, you can sit for a while, drink tea, or chat with others, or look at calligraphy and paintings, so that you can quickly divert your attention and calm yourself. Li Lao said: "The mind is calm and naturally cool, and a peaceful state of mind helps us calm down the discomfort caused by the external environment to the body; If the temper is violent and the heart is on fire, it will cause a variety of diseases. ”
Sweating in summer helps to drain yang energy, but sweating should not be excessive, otherwise it will excessively deplete yang energy and fluid. Therefore, it is not advisable to live in an air-conditioned room for a long time, so that the intestines are blocked and the yang energy is depressed. In summer, Li Lao generally goes out to do a moderate amount of exercise in the morning and evening when the temperature is slightly lower, and sweats appropriately, so that the yang energy can be discharged normally. Outdoor high-intensity exercise, exercise or work under the hot sun will cause excessive sweating and lead to injury and air consumption, which needs to be avoided. It is best to wear light-colored clothing when going out during the day to reduce the damage caused by sunlight.
The diet in summer is particularly important, because in summer, the yang energy is abundant, and the yang energy is easy to force the yin fluid to leak out, which will often cause the lack of yin fluid in the body, so the diet should be light in summer. Green leafy vegetables, melon vegetables, fruits and other vegetables have high water content, and have the effect of lowering blood pressure and protecting blood vessels, so you can eat more. You can eat raw and cold food, ice or cool vegetables in moderation, which is conducive to quenching summer heat and quenching thirst, such as loofah, watermelon, bitter gourd, melon, tomato, lettuce, etc., but not unlimited consumption. In summer, the climate is hot, and the food should be spoiled and spoiled, so attention should be paid to identifying and eating, especially the food taken out of the refrigerator, and it is best to eat it after it has been fully rewarmed; When cooking, you can add onions, garlic, ginger and other condiments, which can reduce the cold nature of the food and can also play a sterilizing role. In summer, many people have a poor appetite, so you can eat more nutritious and healthy porridge at this time.
Be wary of summer
"Hot" and "Wet"
The pathogenic evil qi in summer is mainly "summer heat" and "dampness", which can exist alone or mixed to hurt people. The most common cause of "summer fever" is heat stroke, which is common such as high fever, sweating, polydipsia, and burning skin. "Dampness" is yin and evil, which is easy to hurt yang qi, especially spleen yang. If the spleen and yang are damaged, the digestive function of the human body will be affected, such as abdominal distention, reluctance to eat, tasteless mouth, chest tightness and nausea, loose stools, etc. If dampness infiltrates the skin, skin diseases such as eczema can be seen. In addition, the high temperature season is also the peak period for bacterial reproduction, coupled with dampness and trapping the spleen and stomach, so summer is the season with a high incidence of gastrointestinal infectious diseases.
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The key to summer disease prevention is to "prevent heatstroke", "dispel dampness" and avoid the invasion of poisonous gases (bacteria and viruses).
In fact, it is not difficult to prevent heat stroke, and Mr. Li believes that it is enough to do the following points.
■ Replenish more water, and when sweating excessively, you can supplement sugar and salt water to increase energy.
■ Choose a ventilated environment when working, which can help the human body dissipate heat.
■ Avoid working when the sun is scorching at noon, carry with you Huoxiang Zhengqi water, ten drops of water, cooling oil and other internal and external medicines, and use them immediately when there are mild symptoms of fever, which can be used in an emergency.
■ When the body is tired, you should pay attention to rest and do not force support.
When it comes to the method of "dispelling dampness", Mr. Li summed up three experiences.
■Exercise: Jogging, walking, swimming, tai chi can be done, as long as it suits you.
■Diet: Eat more foods (such as lentils, coix seeds, red beans, seeds, etc.) to strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness; Eat less large fish, meat, seafood and other products that help dampness and heat; Wine is hot and humid and should also be controlled.
■Environment: Residences and workplaces should be careful to avoid the humid environment, as the humid and cold environment is easy to infect people with moisture.
Exercise + diet + environment, exercise is the most important, because exercise can make yang energy rise, promote the operation of body organs, and accelerate the discharge of moisture from the body.
Prevention of air conditioning sickness in summer
■ The temperature setting of the air conditioner should not be too low, 26~27 degrees Celsius is appropriate, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not be too large, otherwise it will be hot and cold between entering and exiting, and it is easy to catch a cold.
■ The air conditioner should not be turned on from morning to night, and the windows should be opened regularly to allow air convection to keep the indoor air clean.
■ Office workers and people who work under air conditioning for a long time should get up every 1~2 hours to promote the stretching of yang energy, relax muscles and joints, pay attention to protecting the spleen, stomach and joints, pay attention to keeping warm in the air-conditioned room, and avoid air conditioning outlets blowing directly on the body.
■ The air conditioner filter is a place where bacteria, mold, and mites gather, and needs to be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
■ Placing humidifiers and purifiers indoors can improve the quality of indoor air and reduce the occurrence of air conditioning diseases.
Content Sources:
People's Medical Publishing House published "Learning Health Care from the Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Series: When a Doctor Becomes a Patient - A Record of the Traditional Health Practice of Li Jiren, a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine"
Author:
Li Yan, chief physician of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Chu Chengzhi, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Studio of Li Jiren, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wannan Medical College
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