Lie down early, middle and late to eliminate cold and dampness.
Because it appears in the dog days of summer, there is no evil and cold in summer, so our body is the most suitable for conditioning at this time. At this time, when the yang is sufficient, the damp and cold qi in the body can be discharged. Exhausting the moisture and cold in the body can dredge the blocked meridians and make up for our own shortcomings. In summer, the yang is strong and floating, and the qi and blood are smoother than in winter. At this time, if you can help yang dispel cold and help righteousness, then your cold and cold will be completely driven away.
Summer heat should be recuperated in dog days.
No matter what season, it is most important to recuperate your body. Because it appears in hot and humid days, the conditioning at this time must clear away heat and relieve summer heat, sweat and relieve summer heat. We can make appropriate adjustments in all aspects. Don't do too much exercise, do some Tai Ji Chuan, walk and stretch properly, and do it in the early morning or evening when it's not so hot. You can eat more items that contain water and vitamins, relieve summer heat and reduce fever, and regulate the stomach.
What to eat in dog days?
There are many foods in dog days, most of which are mainly for clearing away heat and reducing fire. These foods usually help to digest and replenish physical strength and have a balanced nutrition. We can eat some bitter food, which can help us reduce the fire. Mung beans, coix seed, vegetables, melons and fruits, lilies, Polygonatum odoratum, lean meat, eels and duck are all good foods in summer. Ginger tea can strengthen the body and strengthen yang. Eating lotus seeds in dog days can remove fire and lower blood pressure.