As the seasons turn, we have the hottest time of summer – dog days. During this period, the sun is like fire and the heat wave is rolling, as if the whole earth is being scorched hot.
However, it is in the midst of this scorching heat that there is a golden opportunity to recuperate the body and mind.
Especially for people who are weak and cold, dog days are a rare warm environment that helps to dispel the cold in the body and improve the body's yang energy.
But at the same time, hot weather also puts forward higher requirements for our living habits. How to recuperate your body during the dog days without unnecessary health risks?
As the old saying goes: "If you don't touch it three times, there will be nothing wrong with it for a year." "It reminds us to take special care to avoid certain behaviors that may have adverse effects on the body during this special time of dog days. So, what exactly does the "three don't touch" contain?
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During the ambush season, the temperature rises sharply, and the human body will sweat a lot in order to regulate its body temperature, which is not only the body removing excess heat, but also causing the yang energy in the body to leak out.
Yang Qi, in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, is the positive energy of the body and the driving force of life activities. However, in this season, many people often covet to cool down quickly, which is very unhealthy for health.
Frequent consumption of raw and cold things, such as popsicles, cold drinks, etc., can bring a cooling sensation for a short time, but doing so in the long term can seriously harm the body's yang energy.
In addition, it is not advisable to rely too much on air conditioning. Staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time, especially if the temperature is set too low, will make the human body unable to adapt to the high temperature outside, and once you leave the air-conditioned environment, the body will feel extremely uncomfortable.
What's more serious is that blowing the air conditioner for a long time can also lead to various problems in the body, such as cervical spondylosis, arthritis, etc.
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the concept of "harmony between man and nature", believing that people should follow the laws of nature to maintain their health. Spring and summer are the time when all things grow, and it is also the period when the body's yang energy is at its most vigorous.
Therefore, we should pay special attention to the maintenance of the spleen and stomach, and raw and cold food is one of the culprits of harm to the spleen and stomach.
The spleen and stomach are the foundation of nurture, the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and their health is directly related to our vitality and resistance. Only when the spleen and stomach are strong can they absorb enough nutrients and provide sufficient energy for the body.
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During the dog days, people often feel unbearably hot, and some people choose to take a cold bath to cool down quickly. However, this practice is not scientific and may even cause harm to the body.
During the hot summer months, the pores of the human body are open for heat dissipation. At this time, if you take a bath with cold water, your pores will suddenly shrink, which will not only hinder the normal dissipation of heat in the body, but also cause the "cold evil" to invade the body.
"Han evil" is a disease in Chinese medicine theory, which can enter the human body through open pores and affect the normal function of the body.
Once the "cold evil" stays in the body, it will cause various health problems, such as wind chill, cold, joint pain, etc.
Therefore, despite the hot weather, we should insist on bathing with warm water. A warm bath will not only help open pores and better cleanse the skin of dirt and sweat, but it will also avoid unnecessary irritation to the body.
At the same time, warm bathing can also promote blood circulation and metabolism, which can help relieve fatigue and improve sleep quality.
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During dog days, the hot and humid environment makes food spoilable. This environment provides favorable conditions for bacteria to multiply, and even if leftover food is stored in the refrigerator, it is difficult to completely avoid the growth of bacteria.
In particular, foods that have not been processed at high temperatures, such as cold dishes, have a higher safety risk.
There can be a significant increase in the number of bacteria in overnight food, especially if it is left at room temperature. Once spoiled food is consumed, it can trigger gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Not only can these symptoms affect our quality of life, but they can also have long-term effects on our health.
Therefore, during the dog days, we should pay special attention to food hygiene.
Try to avoid foods such as overnight food and cold dishes that have not been processed at high temperatures;
Make sure the food is thoroughly heated until it is pink-free during cooking;
Store food in airtight containers and at appropriate temperatures;
At the same time, it is necessary to develop good eating habits, such as eating regularly and quantitatively, avoiding overeating, etc.;
Finally, keep kitchen utensils and utensils clean regularly to maintain hygiene.
By not touching raw and cold objects, cold showers, or overnight food, we can not only reduce the risk of illness, but also keep our body and mind comfortable and healthy during the hot summer months.
These seemingly simple traditional customs actually carry a profound philosophy of health preservation, allowing us to find a trace of cool health preservation in this hot dog day.
May we all cherish and pass on this precious traditional knowledge and take practical actions to protect the health of ourselves and our families.
Source: Chongqing Selection