In the four seasons of the year, summer is the most sunny season. Chinese medicine believes that when the body's yang is strong, it can be cultivated more strongly to resist the invasion of diseases. In summer, it's hard to stand the high temperature. At this time, people like to drink cold drinks and eat cold food, but this will damage the spleen and stomach and consume yang. Therefore, we should eat cold drinks and fruits in summer. Drink warm water; Eat more warm foods, such as red dates, medlar, angelica, meat and so on. In summer, Yang is the most energetic. You can participate in outdoor activities, replenish energy, regulate qi and blood, and preserve yang.
In summer, some people will not leave the electric fan or air conditioner all day. This kind of cold air will invade the human body from the skin and pores, which will easily damage the lungs and yang, resulting in lower immunity of the upper respiratory tract and easy entry of bacteria and viruses. Chinese medicine believes that "essence is born in the sole of the foot" refers to human energy. There is an important acupoint on the sole of the foot, namely Yongquan point. Huangdi Neijing said: "The kidney is not in spring, but also in the heart." This means that the energy of the kidney meridian, like water, comes from the foot and irrigates all parts of the limbs. Therefore, you can use your spare time to massage Yongquan every day.
Summer diet should not be too full, generally seven or eight points is enough, but we must pay attention to a comprehensive and balanced nutrition. In addition, the temperature is high in summer, and leftovers are easily contaminated by bacteria. It is best to eat fresh vegetables. Eat more unprocessed fruits and fruits, wash and peel them; The knife board for cutting cooked food should be separated from raw meat and lettuce.