As the saying goes, if you practice three dog days in winter and nine summers, you are about to enter the dog days. This is the season of the year when yang energy is at its most vigorous, and it is also the golden time to regulate depression. At this time, the body's metabolism will increase by 12%, and the effect of internal and external adjustment will be better.
Why?
In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, the root cause of depression is the lack of yang qi in the body, which is the driving force for maintaining the normal physiological functions of the human body. If Yang Qi is insufficient, people are prone to negative emotions, lack motivation, do not like to communicate with people, and do not like activities.
When is the best time to replenish yang? Dog days, of course.
Ni Haixia once said: Dog days are the perfect time to cut off depression. In the period when the yang energy between heaven and earth is at its most vigorous, replenishing yang can get twice the result with half the effort. Especially for people with yang deficiency, deficiency and cold, and heavy cold and dampness, we must grasp this good season.
Dog Days Schedule 2024:
First Days: July 15 to July 24, a total of 10 days
Nakaovolt: July 25 to August 13, a total of 20 days
Last resort: August 14 to August 23, a total of 10 days
How can people with depression effectively prevent and control depression within 40 days? Dog Days Depression Health Guide for you!
1. Dry your back
In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, sun exposure is a "perfect tonic" that does not require money, but it is necessary to pay attention to not too strong sunlight when basking in the sun.
Time: Around 9 a.m. is more appropriate. Start at 5 minutes and work your way up to an hour.
Note: Do not dry your back on an empty stomach, wear a hat, and cover your head. After basking in the sun, you may sweat too much. Excessive sweating can harm body fluids. After basking in the sun, you should drink plenty of water to restrain your vitality. People with weak yang energy, fear of cold, and cold hands and feet are more suitable for basking in the sun. Not recommended for eczema.
2. Take a nap
Traditional Chinese medicine says that Xia nourishes the heart. Generally speaking, at this time, the person's yang energy has reached the most vigorous level, and the meridian qi of the heart sutra has also reached the most vigorous level. Take a 15-30 minute lunch break to keep you energized and rejuvenated.
3. Massage
As mentioned above, summer is a good time to nourish the heart, and massaging acupoints to dredge the heart meridian can effectively improve symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
According to the Jiquan acupoint, this acupuncture point belongs to the palm meridian acupoint, which is located in the middle of the two axillae of the human body, between the two muscles and the pulse under the armpit, the axillary artery pulses. Regular massage relaxes the chest, relieves depression and relaxes.
4. Drink porridge that nourishes the heart and soothes the nerves
Preparation: sour jujube kernels, brown rice, red beans, longan, lotus seeds.
Method: After the sour jujube kernels are slightly fried, all the ingredients are simmered and simmered, and they can be eaten after cooking.
Efficacy: Nourish the heart and calm the nerves, nourish the liver, and astringent sweat. It has a good auxiliary improvement effect on depression, anxiety, insomnia and other diseases!
5. Soak your feet before going to bed
For people with cold and wet bodies, you can soak your feet at the same time on dog days to promote human blood movement, regulate organs, balance yin and yang, dredge meridians, and strengthen physical health.
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