In mid July, it enters the hottest and humid period of the year, known as the "three hottest periods of the year". There is a saying in folk culture that goes' small heat, big heat, steaming on top and boiling on bottom '. As the weather becomes increasingly hot and humid, some people may experience symptoms such as sweating, thirst, excessive drinking, mental fatigue, irritability, and poor appetite. Recently, Pan Lijun, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Ms. Lu Yi, a professor at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, answered questions about summer diet, sleep patterns, emotions, and other topics that people are concerned about at a press conference of the National Health Commission. What diseases are prone to occur when the temperature is high and the humidity is high? Researcher Pan Lijun from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: With rising temperatures and humidity, it is easy to suffer from heatstroke outdoors and air conditioning sickness indoors. The symptoms of heatstroke mainly include dizziness, blurred vision, headache, nausea, chest tightness, irritability, etc. High risk populations prone to heatstroke include children, pregnant women, the elderly, patients with chronic underlying diseases, outdoor workers, especially those in high-temperature environments. Air conditioning disease refers to symptoms such as nasal congestion, dizziness, sneezing, fatigue, and memory loss that occur when people work or study in a closed air-conditioned environment due to poor air circulation and low temperature. It is more common in the elderly, children, and women. To prevent such diseases: firstly, clean the air conditioning well; The second is to set the temperature of the air conditioner, which should not be lower than 26 ℃, and open the window for ventilation for 20 to 30 minutes every 2 to 3 hours; Thirdly, when returning to an air-conditioned room from outdoors, pay attention to preventing excessive temperature differences between indoors and outdoors, as sudden temperature changes can easily cause symptoms of air conditioning sickness. In summer, pay attention to two organs: the heart and the spleen. Professor Lu Yi from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the unity of heaven and man in health preservation. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon also clearly states that "wise people should follow the four seasons to adapt to cold and heat" and proposes the viewpoint that "the five organs should correspond to the four seasons". It is recommended that we pay special attention to the correspondence between organs and corresponding seasons when maintaining health. In summer, we pay special attention to the health of two organs, one is the heart and the other is the spleen. Nourishing the Heart: Stay calm and avoid excessive worry. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the heart is the official of the monarch, with a nature of fire and its qi flowing through the summer. That is to say, during the summer when the yang energy is very high, our mental energy is also prone to become excessive, which can easily lead to symptoms such as irritability and even poor sleep, especially for elderly people with underlying cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which are even more common. For this group of people, we suggest reducing excessive physical exertion and staying more quiet and less active during the summer. At the same time, it is also important to avoid excessive worry and interference that can damage one's efforts. In addition, due to excessive sweating in summer, it often damages the heart yin, resulting in symptoms such as chest tightness, dry mouth, and shortness of breath. These symptoms are accompanied by very common symptoms, which are extreme fatigue. If such a phenomenon occurs, especially in the frail population, they can take some remedies such as Shengmai drink or Western ginseng tea to improve these symptoms. Nourishing the spleen: Avoid overeating cold. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the spleen belongs to the earth, likes dryness and dislikes dampness. In terms of seasonal correspondence, it is related to the long summer season. The physiological characteristics of the spleen are that it is responsible for regulating qi and blood circulation, regulating the body's lightness and reducing turbidity. After our food enters the body, it needs to be regulated by the spleen and stomach to transform into qi and blood, nourishing the whole body. In the long summer season, dampness can easily trap the spleen, causing dysfunction of the spleen and stomach function, such as digestive disorders, bloating, decreased appetite, diarrhea, and so on. Therefore, when we are maintaining our health, we can consciously take more foods that strengthen the spleen. You can eat more foods like Job's tears, yam, and tangerine peel. In addition, we should avoid overeating cold food, as very cold foods can often harm our spleen yang and cause internal circulation of cold and dampness. What diseases can mosquito bites cause? Pan Lijun, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: The increase in summer rainfall and sustained high temperatures provide an ideal natural environment for mosquito breeding, but also increase the risk of transmission of infectious diseases such as dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis caused by mosquitoes. After mosquito bites, if severe allergic reactions occur, such as systemic urticaria, difficulty breathing, bronchospasm, etc., medical attention should be sought in a timely manner. The first of the three measures to prevent mosquito bites is to clear the places where mosquitoes and insects breed. Regularly clean the dead corners of household hygiene, such as cleaning the sink every day, keeping the countertop dry without water accumulation, replenishing the floor drain once a week, and keeping the floor drain in a water sealed state; Clean up the accumulated water in the courtyard, including flower pot trays or waste pots and cans. Water for hydroponic plants at home should be changed every 3-5 days. Secondly, choose appropriate mosquito control products and use them reasonably. Purchase electric mosquito swatters, mosquito nets, and mosquito repellent products produced by legitimate manufacturers. High density mosquito nets are necessary to provide sufficient protection. When using an electric mosquito swatter, avoid touching the high-voltage power grid with your hands or conductive metal rods to prevent accidents. Thirdly, choose appropriate activity areas and personal protective equipment. At dawn and dusk, try not to go to damp, muddy outdoor areas or places with many flowers, plants, and trees. When engaging in outdoor activities, wear long pants, lightweight long sleeves, and shoes that can cover your toes; If taking a baby out, the baby stroller should be hung with a mosquito net. How to adjust one's mood and maintain emotional stability during hot weather? Professor Lu Yi from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: In hot weather, emotions are indeed very prone to fluctuations, and people are easily irritable. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, especially in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, some suggestions have been specifically proposed for regulating summer emotions. Make one's mind devoid of anger and release one's anger. One suggestion is for everyone to calm down, maintain a pleasant and peaceful mood, avoid excessive physical exertion, and avoid engaging in intense sweating activities during high temperatures, as sweating can damage yang, especially heart yang, which can easily cause palpitations, palpitations, and chest tightness. In addition, it is recommended that during mild weather conditions such as morning or evening, people can choose activities that require less physical exertion, such as walking or playing the Eight Section Brocade, to help promote the circulation of qi and blood. In short, the first suggestion for summer is to minimize physical exertion as much as possible to ensure our mental health. The second point is to take a nap to calm down. The season with the most vigorous yang energy in a year is summer, and the time of the most vigorous yang energy in a day is noon. At noon in summer, it is recommended that everyone take a short nap, which we call noon nap. Because during the noon period, from 11:00 to 1:00, the heart meridian is in charge and it is also the time when yang energy changes from yang to yin. During this time, if we can take a short break, it can help us to calm down. If we don't have the conditions to take a nap, we can also meditate, sit still, or close our eyes to rest, which can help us calm our minds and become calm. The third suggestion is to use acupressure or dietary nourishment to regulate the body. You can rub and press two commonly used acupoints, one is Laogong acupoint. With a half clenched fist, the concave part of the palm pointed by the middle finger feels sour and swollen when rubbed, which is Laogong acupoint. Another acupoint is the Neiguan acupoint, located two inches above the transverse crease of the palm, which is the depression in the middle of the tendon. Rubbing and pressing these two acupoints has the effect of clearing the heart and calming the mind, nourishing the heart and calming the mind. In addition, you can improve your mood by drinking some medicinal tea or taking some Tonic Diet. For example, if you feel particularly depressed and often experience feelings of oppression, you can use tea drinks that are both medicinal and edible, and have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, such as jasmine and mint, to brew tea. If the heart fire is relatively intense, such as always feeling particularly irritable, and accompanied by mouth and tongue sores, dry mouth and tongue symptoms, you can make some medicinal teas to clear the heart fire, such as bamboo leaves and lotus seed hearts, which can help clear the heart fire. If our feeling of fatigue is very obvious, our spirit is always unable to lift, and our body is very tired. With this phenomenon, and our sleep is not good, we can use wheat and longan meat to cook Congee, which can help invigorate our qi and spleen, and alleviate the phenomenon of listlessness. What health issues should be paid attention to in summer swimming pools and air-conditioned rooms? Pan Lijun, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that swimming can improve people's cardiovascular endurance and physical flexibility, as well as improve their body fat percentage, making it increasingly popular. However, there are multiple complex health factors that affect swimming places. If hygiene is not taken seriously, the risk of contracting conjunctivitis, otitis media, and gastrointestinal diseases is also high. However, staying in public places with air conditioning systems for a long time, such as insufficient fresh air or inadequate cleaning of the air conditioning system, not only increases the risk of air conditioning diseases, but also increases the risk of respiratory infections. How to do personal protection well in summer swimming pools? First, pay attention to your own health condition before going to the venue. Patients with a history of hypertension, heart disease, skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, acute conjunctivitis, intestinal infectious diseases, etc. should not swim in public swimming pools. Secondly, before entering the venue, it is necessary to observe the hygiene quality of the venue. If there is a hygiene quality bulletin board, if there is any irritating odor or peculiar smell in indoor air, or if the swimming pool water is found to be turbid, try to avoid using such places as much as possible. Thirdly, when entering the venue, arrange activity time reasonably and take personal protective measures. When swimming, wear a swim cap, goggles, and earplugs. In addition, swimming time should not be too long, otherwise some people with sensitive constitutions may experience adverse reactions such as skin allergies. Do not immediately replenish a large amount of water after swimming, pay attention to keeping warm, resting, etc. When engaging in indoor activities, try to choose rooms with natural ventilation. Additionally, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene habits. Fourthly, if symptoms such as fever and diarrhea occur after leaving the premises, seek medical attention promptly. (New Society)