Today marks the end of the summer heat in Shanghai. The summer heat does not diminish, and the importance of nourishing food is paramount. Sleeping early can prevent autumn fatigue
2024-08-22
Today marks the end of the summer heat, as mentioned in the "Collection and Explanation of the Seventy Two Seasons of the Moon": "Let's go, and the heat will come to an end here." The end of the summer heat reflects the change in temperature. After the end of the summer heat, it means that the hot summer days will leave us, and the temperature will gradually move towards coolness. The question of how to maintain good health lingers in the minds of citizens during the summer and autumn communication season. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes adapting to the weather, seeking benefits and avoiding harm in health preservation. The treatment of summer heat not only requires attention to the prevention and treatment of seasonal related diseases, but also needs to be adjusted in daily life. As the heat of summer recedes and the autumn wind becomes dry, the food should be sweet, moist, and cool. As the summer season approaches, the heat gradually subsides. However, the problem of body fluid loss caused by sweating and dry mouth due to hot and humid weather needs to be taken seriously. In addition, in autumn, when dry qi is in season, dryness and evil can damage the lungs, leading to symptoms such as dry cough, less phlegm, sore throat, dry nasal cavity, rough skin, itching, and constipation. To prevent dryness and evil from harming people, the autumn diet should prioritize nourishment. Therefore, before and after the summer vacation, citizens can choose lily, tremella, Sichuan shellfish, honey, pear and other ingredients that can moisten the lungs, nourish the lungs, clear away heat and generate fluid, boil them into Congee or soup, or choose white radish, lotus root, water chestnuts, honey and other ingredients that can moisten the lungs and cool the dryness. Moderate consumption of sour and sweet foods such as apples, grapes, lemons, hawthorns, mulberries, etc. "Sour and sweet nourishing yin" helps to strengthen the liver qi and temperament, and to reduce sweating and nourish yin. Spicy and stimulating foods, as well as foods that damage the body's fluids during frying and grilling, should be avoided, and cold drinks should also be avoided. Regularly ventilate, add clothes at night, and correctly cover up in spring and autumn. I believe many citizens have heard of the health proverb 'covering up in spring and autumn, avoiding miscellaneous diseases', but how should we do it? Simply put, 'autumn frost' refers to the slightly cooler temperature in autumn. Do not add too many clothes too early, especially during seasonal changes when the temperature is still unstable and the heat has not yet dissipated. If you add too many clothes too early, once the temperature fluctuates and rises, you may sweat and feel cold. 'Spring covering and autumn freezing' is one of the health preservation methods for physically healthy individuals, but it may not be suitable for everyone. During the summer season, the weather is unpredictable, and even within the same region, there may be situations where there are four seasons in a day and different days within ten miles. If it is cold at night, clothing and bedding should be appropriately added, especially for the elderly and weak. The "autumn freeze" health preservation method is not suitable. Clothing and bedding should be adjusted in a timely manner according to weather changes, and attention should be paid to changes in blood pressure and heart rate. Get up early and take a nap at noon to avoid spring fatigue and autumn fatigue. After the end of summer, the body's sweating decreases, and the water and salt metabolism gradually returns to balance, entering the physiological rest stage. The body is prone to fatigue and "autumn fatigue". The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon states in the "Autumn March" section that going to bed early and getting up early is a normal seasonal pattern, because "going to bed early" can nourish qi and yang, and "getting up early" can clear the lungs and relax. Falling asleep before 10 pm can prevent "autumn fatigue", and taking a nap appropriately can ensure more energy in the afternoon. The recommended duration is generally 15 minutes to 1 hour. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the hour of Zi and noon are both times when yin and yang alternate, and when the body's meridians and qi combine with yin and yang, which is beneficial for nourishing yin and yang. Zi Shi is from 23:00 to 1:00 in the morning, which is the most intense time of the day for yin energy. Rest at this time can nourish yin and have the best sleep effect. At the same time, because it is the liver and gallbladder meridian, it has a positive effect on metabolism, especially endocrine regulation, and can reduce skin roughness, dark spots, yellowing of complexion, and other conditions. At noon (11pm to 13pm), it is advisable to take a nap during the "Heyang" period. Even if you don't sleep, you should "calm down" to achieve a balance between body and mind, which can help to refresh and replenish energy. This is also in line with the solar term attribute of Chushu. Good at nourishing yang, skillful in nourishing yin, and easy and gentle exercise. "Nourishing yang in spring and summer, nourishing yin in autumn and winter" is a well-known health secret, but how should people nourish yin and yang during the transition from summer to autumn? Although it is still hot during the day after the end of the summer heat, the weather is often cool and comfortable in the morning and evening. Relaxing exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin are recommended. On the one hand, they can promote Yang energy and metabolism, and on the other hand, they can also unblock muscles and improve physical fitness. Excessive physical activity can lead to excessive sweating, which not only depletes Yin fluid but also causes Yang energy to leak out, providing an opportunity for cold pathogens to take advantage of. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid it as much as possible. This is also the best interpretation of "movement nourishes yang, stillness nourishes yin". (New Society)
Edit：HAN ZHUOLING Responsible editor：CAICAI
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