The weather is hot and the human body consumes a lot. The so-called "three-point nihilism" will show signs such as mental fatigue, bitter taste and greasy fur, chest tightness and tightness, so TCM health care at this time emphasizes reducing fever and heatstroke and supplementing physical strength.

People have the habit of eating lotus roots in summer. Lotus root has high nutritional value and is rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium, as well as protein, vitamins and starch. It has obvious effects of invigorating qi and blood and enhancing human immunity, and is suitable for eating in summer. Steamed lotus root with powder not only tastes good, but also helps to retain more nutrients of lotus root, which has the effect of calming the nerves and helping sleep.

Second, boiled eel slices: Buzhong Yiqi except rheumatism

In summer, people can't live without air conditioning, but it is easy to induce rheumatism and damage the spleen-yang qi, resulting in insufficient middle qi and affecting work efficiency. Because of sweating in summer, Chinese medicine believes that qi is lost with sweating, so it is very important to replenish qi in summer diet.

As the saying goes, "Monopterus albus competes for ginseng in summer", and the eel produced one month before and after summer is the most nourishing and delicious. Summer is often the remission period of chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases, while Monopterus albus is warm and sweet, and has the functions of invigorating the middle warmer, benefiting qi, nourishing the liver and spleen, expelling wind and dampness, and strengthening bones and muscles. It is best to eat Monopterus albus in summer.

Monopterus albus has a high content of protein, which is more than double that of carp and yellow croaker, and contains a variety of minerals and vitamins. Monopterus albus can also reduce cholesterol concentration and prevent cardiovascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Third, boiled mussels: clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing yin and improving eyesight

Often staying in an air-conditioned room can also induce "dry eye". Xia Chengzhi, director of the Department of Ophthalmology, Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, said that Chinese medicine believes that mussel meat has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing yin and improving eyesight. Mytilus is rich in protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, B 1, B2, etc., which has a health care effect on human body. There are many cooking methods for mussels, such as burning, boiling and stewing. Boiled mussels are a favorite food for many people. It should be reminded that mussels are cold, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency and diarrhea should not eat them.

Be alert to the high-risk diseases of these summer solar terms.

First, heatstroke: avoid high temperature

After the summer heat, it is very hot in midsummer, and people are prone to heatstroke. Healthy heatstroke prevention is the primary task of summer health preservation. On the one hand, we should avoid heatstroke, try to reduce outdoor activities around noon, and it is best to take an umbrella and a hat when going out to avoid long and tense days.

At the same time, drink more cold water. When sweating too much, you can add a small amount of salt to the water to maintain the electrolyte balance in body fluids. Avoid overwork and ensure adequate rest and sleep.

Second, pancreatitis: overeating.

In summer, people will receive emergency medical treatment for acute pancreatitis because of eating midnight snack, drinking iced drinks and overeating, and some patients will be sent directly to the intensive care unit.

These patients are all overwhelmed by bad eating habits. Because pancreatitis is more dangerous, we should go to the local regular hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. The disease is easy to recur, and preventive measures include removing the cause and avoiding the inducement, such as abstinence from alcohol, overeating and treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Third, Norovirus: Maintain good personal hygiene.

Every summer is the high incidence season of norovirus-infected diarrhea. This common diarrhea caused by norovirus has the characteristics of acute onset, rapid spread and wide coverage. Therefore, when there is unexplained diarrhea, you should seek medical advice in time. Most patients can recover within 1-3 days after onset.

To prevent norovirus-infected diarrhea, pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life and wash your hands before and after meals; Don't eat cold food and uncooked food, and wash raw fruits and vegetables.

Fourth, gastrointestinal colds: drink more warm water and less cold water.

Gastrointestinal colds are usually accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms. Gastrointestinal cold is different from respiratory cold. Gastrointestinal cold has gastrointestinal symptoms, often accompanied by dampness, and thick and greasy tongue coating, which is the focus of treatment.

Therefore, the effect of taking common cold medicine for gastrointestinal cold is not obvious, or even worse. The most commonly used Chinese patent medicine for gastrointestinal cold is Huoxiang Zhengqi preparation.