May 5th will usher in the beginning of summer, which is the first solar term of summer. Traditional Chinese medicine experts suggest that after the beginning of summer, the climate is mainly characterized by dampness and heat. If people cannot adapt and feel the dampness and heat evil energy, they are prone to developing diseases. "The beginning of summer marks a turning point for all things in nature from 'birth' to 'growth'." Li Jing, Deputy Chief Physician of the Endocrinology Department of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, said that after the beginning of summer, the Qi of heaven and earth intersects, the temperature begins to rise, the damp and hot Qi gradually increases, the Yang Qi of the human body gradually flourishes, the metabolism begins to strengthen, and the pores open, making it easy to feel evil energy. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on preventing several types of diseases. Li Jing said that after the beginning of summer, skin diseases such as prickly heat, allergic dermatitis, sweat spots, eczema, etc. are prone to occur. You can keep your skin clean and dry by taking frequent baths, changing clothes, avoiding mosquito infested areas, wearing fragrant moisture reducing sachets, and taking appropriate Tonic Diet, tea substitutes, etc. to achieve the effect of eliminating dampness and clearing heat. At the same time, feeling the damp and hot evil energy, overeating, consuming unclean food, or consuming excessive amounts of ice and seafood in summer can easily lead to diarrhea. If there are symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, fatigue, dehydration, and unclear consciousness, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Eating light and moderate meals, reducing the intake of cold food, and drinking ginger soup in moderation can better prevent diarrhea. "Traditional Chinese medicine believes that summer belongs to the fire that connects the heart meridian. At this time, health preservation and disease prevention also need to focus on nourishing the heart." Li Jing introduced that the heart governs the gods, and summer health preservation should maintain a calm and peaceful mind, cultivate quiet hobbies, and avoid getting angry; Take lotus seeds, lilies, bamboo leaves, and other refreshing, nourishing, and calming products appropriately; Red foods such as dates, tomatoes, carrots, cherries, red beans, red rice, etc. can also be taken in moderation to nourish qi and blood. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates nourishing yang in spring and summer. Experts suggest that in summer, the days are long and the nights are short. It is recommended to lie down at night and wake up early, in accordance with natural laws; The diet should be light, and the intake of cold or greasy foods such as cold drinks, ice cream, cold dishes, seafood, and fatty meat should be reduced to protect the spleen and stomach yang qi; Try to have regular meals and exercise moderately at least half an hour after meals to aid digestion. In addition, it is necessary to replenish water in a timely manner to avoid excessive sweating and damage to body fluids. (Lai Xin She)