The National Health Commission held a press conference on the 21st to introduce the relationship between seasonal solar terms and health. At the meeting, a reporter asked: What specific suggestions does traditional Chinese medicine have for dietary regulation during the summer heat period? How to make targeted adjustments based on personal constitution? Regarding this, Liu Qingquan, the director of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, stated that following the solar terms and adjusting diet are very important principles of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation. After the end of summer, autumn dryness has arrived. Firstly, moisturizing and nourishing yin is the most basic method and principle. Therefore, in terms of diet, eat more vegetables and drinks made from lilies, Tremella fuciformis, lotus seeds, various pears or honey to relieve dry skin, dry mouth and throat. Secondly, autumn should be a state of convergence, and attention should be paid to eating less spicy and more acidic foods. Less spicy means avoiding spicy foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, as well as grilled and fried foods. Eat more seasonal foods in autumn, especially fresh fruits such as oranges, grapes, etc. These fruits in autumn are sour and seasonal. Liu Qingquan pointed out that during the end of summer, there are still many places with residual heat. At this time, to prevent heatstroke or worsening internal heat, it is advisable to use heat clearing foods such as mung beans and bitter melon. However, it is best to avoid excessive consumption of ice cream, chilled watermelon, and chilled fruits, which can damage the spleen and stomach. "According to everyone's physique, we can adjust our diet. For example, we usually have yin deficiency and internal heat, feel dry mouth and throat, and feel feverish hands and feet. Such people eat more food to nourish yin and clear the lungs. Just said lily, tremella, snow pear. There are also some cases of yang deficiency, spleen and stomach deficiency, and cold hands and feet. What should we do during the summer vacation? There was originally autumn dryness, but there was also such a situation. We can use foods that strengthen the spleen and do not harm the body fluids, such as lilies and yams. These foods can nourish yin qi, protect yang qi, and not cause dryness or damage to body fluids due to excessive warmth. Of course, there is also a group of people who are very impatient and prone to getting overheated. This group of people should avoid eating spicy food, and more importantly, they can use some lotus seeds with cores to strengthen the spleen and clear heat. They can also use bitter melon to reduce heart fire, clear liver heat, and ensure a peaceful state of mind Liu Qingquan stated. (New Society)