1, which means ambush. Sleeping means entering the hottest period of the year. The first autumn of each year begins from summer to the third Geng day in the future, and the last autumn ends on the first Geng day after the beginning of autumn. This period of time is the hottest, wettest and sultry period of the year. With high temperature, high humidity and low wind speed, people often feel unwell and are prone to heatstroke or various diseases.
2. The origin of accommodation. The meaning of sleeping in the sun can be traced back to ancient times. According to Records of Historical Records of Qin Benji, Qin Degong began to practice sleeping in the sun in the second year (676 BC), that is, from the third Geng day after midsummer every year, he entered the hottest dog days of the year. During this period, people will take various measures to prevent heatstroke and cool down, such as eating watermelon, drinking mung bean soup and blowing air conditioners.
3. The relationship between subduction and traditional culture. In the traditional culture of China, entering the blessing is an important festival-Mid-Autumn Festival, and people will carry out traditional activities such as ancestor worship, burning paper money and setting off river lanterns. Sleeping is also an important opportunity for people to adjust their physical and mental state. People can adjust their physical and mental state in various ways, such as meditation and yoga.
Matters needing attention in dog days
1, heatstroke prevention and cooling. The high temperature and strong sunshine in dog days can easily lead to heatstroke and sunburn. Therefore, people need to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling, try to avoid long-term activities in the scorching sun, and wear protective articles such as light-colored clothes, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. At the same time, we must ensure adequate water intake, replenish water in the body in time, and prevent dehydration.
2, diet adjustment. The diet in dog days also needs to be adjusted accordingly. It is recommended to eat light, digestible foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meat and fish. And avoid spicy, greasy and irritating food, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure food hygiene and avoid food poisoning.
3. Avoid excessive exercise. The temperature is high in dog days, and the human body is prone to fatigue. Excessive exercise is not recommended. If you really need exercise, you can choose to do it in the morning or at night to avoid strenuous exercise during high temperature periods, so as not to cause physical discomfort.
4. Pay attention to your physical condition. Summer is a period of high incidence of diseases, and some chronic diseases and infectious diseases are also prone to relapse and spread. Therefore, people need to pay attention to their physical condition and find and treat potential diseases in time. At the same time, we should pay attention to maintaining good living habits and mental state to avoid emotional fluctuations and excessive pressure.
5. Reasonable use of air conditioners and fans. The temperature is high in summer, so people often need to use air conditioners and fans to cool down. When using these electrical appliances, we should pay attention to rational use to avoid air circulation and physical discomfort caused by long-term use of air conditioners. At the same time, be careful not to blow directly at the body when using the fan, so as not to cause physical discomfort.