4. Essential oil. Essential balm is a kind of oil for external use, which is extracted from menthol, eucalyptus oil, eugenol, camphor and other Chinese herbal medicines. Has the effects of expelling pathogenic wind, removing dampness, promoting blood circulation, relieving swelling and relieving pain. Rubbing Sun, Tangyin and other acupoints with essential balm can prevent heatstroke and colds. So when you go out in summer, sprinkle some wind oil on your head to prevent heatstroke.
How to alleviate heatstroke prevention and cooling in summer? First, the mentality should be peaceful. Dog days, I am very angry. In terms of mental psychology, pregnant women should not get angry easily, maintain a calm mind, calm spirit and quiet nervous system. In daily life, you should keep calm and not get excited. If you are restless, you will get hot easily. Second, life is regular. In dog days, the life of pregnant women should have certain rules, so as to "get up early at night and not be tired for a day". After getting up in the morning, take part in some physical activities as much as possible, which is conducive to improving body temperature regulation function and enhancing heat tolerance; After lunch, take a proper nap; Don't lie in the cold at night, let alone in the wind. The position where the fan and air conditioner blow directly is not good for pregnant women.
Third, avoid dampness, prevent heatstroke and cool down. In dog days, the weather is hot and humid. Pregnant women should wear straw hats or umbrellas when they go out to keep out the direct sunlight. Pregnant women's clothes should be wide and cool. When sweating for a long time, wet clothes and undershirts should be frequently changed and washed to prevent heatstroke and dampness. Fourth, the diet should be adjusted. In midsummer, pregnant women have poor digestive function and should eat regularly. The diet should be light and digestible, light and nutritious, and eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, shrimp, chicken, lean meat and bean products. You can also often eat lotus root starch, lotus seed porridge, barley porridge, mint porridge and so on. Eat less fried dough sticks, scones, fat and other thick flavors to prevent damp heat.