In hot summer, many people are used to taking a bath. Some people want to stay in cold water 24 hours a day. It is because of the weather that many people give up the habit of soaking their feet. I don't know that the humidity is very heavy in summer, and it is easy to block in the spleen and stomach, which is particularly harmful to the body. Soaking feet in summer can not only dispel summer heat and dampness, but also better regulate the body.
Soaking feet in summer helps to dispel summer heat and dampness, prevent colds, refresh people, stimulate appetite and promote sleep. Because the foot is the most important part after the heart, it is called the "second heart". There are a large number of capillaries on the foot, which is one of the densest points in the human body. Summer is the most vigorous season of human yang. At this time, soaking feet with warm water can better stimulate meridians and invigorate the viscera function of the human body. Especially for people with poor spleen and stomach, summer is more suitable for soaking feet. When the spleen and stomach are good, it is not easy to be attacked by moisture. In summer, symptoms such as loss of appetite, lethargy, listlessness and restlessness caused by excessive moisture will be alleviated.
Adding different Chinese medicines to foot bath can relieve different symptoms. Soaking feet in summer, the primary purpose is to get rid of heat and dampness. Decoct the juice with Pogostemon cablin and soak your feet in the foot bath. Take 30-50g of Pogostemon cablin, put it in 2 liters of water, fry it with strong fire for about 40 minutes, then simmer it with low fire, leaving 1 liter of liquid medicine, take out the juice, add 2 liters of water to fry it to 1 liter, put two pieces of liquid medicine into a basin, and massage your feet at the same time during foot soaking. This method is a good way to soak feet in summer, get rid of moisture and cool off the heat.
Second, wormwood leaves take a bath to dehumidify eczema.
It is said that Folium Artemisiae Argyi can ward off evil spirits and avoid poison, and its principle is to release the pharmacologically active chemicals in Folium Artemisiae Argyi, thus playing the role of disinfection and sterilization. Bathing with mugwort leaves around the Dragon Boat Festival can also effectively prevent and improve skin itching. For example, during the flu epidemic, smoking with dried mugwort leaves for 30 minutes and then opening the window for ventilation can also effectively prevent the flu.
Decocting Folium Artemisiae Argyi into juice, diluting with water, and bathing can remove the red papules on the body, which has certain curative effect on folliculitis and eczema. Specific method: take 30 ~ 50g fresh Folium Artemisiae Argyi and soak it in boiling water for 10 minute. Take out Folium Artemisiae Argyi, add water to adjust the temperature to a suitable level before taking a bath. Summer is here, take a bath with mugwort leaves!
Third, coarse grains are the staple food to prevent dampness.
Our life is inseparable from rice and wheat, which are the staple food of every meal and also important traditional food. After eating too much fish and meat, we might as well eat some whole grains to inject more nutrition into our bodies. Whole grains not only have a good health-preserving function, but also can detoxify, beautify and prevent dampness and evil.
"Coarse grains" mainly include corn, sorghum, millet, buckwheat, oats, naked oats, potatoes and various beans.
Healthy skin care and beauty preservation have become the enthusiastic attitude of many MM, and the beauty effect of coarse grains is very good. Eating more coarse grains can detoxify and maintain beauty. Cellulose in coarse grains accelerates intestinal peristalsis, promotes defecation and detoxification, and reduces skin diseases such as acne; Coarse grains diuresis detumescence, make skin delicate and even.
For the skin, the oil in beans and nuts is rich in vitamin E, which can help to resist oxidation and eliminate free radicals, and is an angel to protect the skin; In particular, coarse grains also contain a lot of magnesium, which can promote the excretion of body waste and reduce weight, which is also the key to ensure skin fitness.
Fourth, back scraping, heat dissipation and dampness removal
The vulnerable part is usually the upper 1/3 of the human back, that is, the shoulder and back area. Scraping the back can increase the activity of capillaries, which is more conducive to heat dissipation and dehumidification in the body.
The specific operation method is: dip a scraper or porcelain spoon in a small amount of essential oil or olive oil for lubrication, scrape it from the back along the spine from top to bottom, then scrape it from top to bottom along the spine 1.5 inches wide, and then choose a place 3 inches away from the spine and scrape it from top to bottom in the same way. Shave each part about 5-8 times.
Fifth, exercise more and discharge moisture.
Most people with heavy body moisture are people who eat greasy food and lack exercise. These people often feel heavy, weak and unwilling to move, but the less they like sports, the more water they accumulate in their bodies. Over time, it will inevitably lead to the invasion of moisture into the spleen and trigger a series of diseases.
Exercise can relieve stress, promote the operation of body organs and accelerate the excretion of water. The weather is hot in summer, and the human body should sweat to relieve the heat. Therefore, under the premise of drinking enough water, you can exercise properly and let the water in your body be excreted normally. However, it should be noted that it is best to avoid strenuous exercise in summer to avoid sweating. Running, walking, swimming, yoga, Tai Chi and other sports help to activate blood circulation and increase water metabolism.
It's rainy in summer, so it's best to carry rain gear with you and try to avoid getting wet and wading. In addition, don't stay in wet places or sit and lie down for a long time. After sweating, raining or swimming, it is not advisable to blow dry with a fan or air conditioner. Dry your body in time and put on clean and dry clothes. No matter how hot the weather is, don't use cold water to irrigate your head and wash your body when sweating, so as to prevent moisture from invading your muscles and joints.
Six, eat red beans during menstruation, blood and drainage together.
Scholars say that eating adzuki beans during menstruation can drain water and replenish blood. Adzuki bean is rich in iron and has the function of enriching blood, which is a good tonic for women during their physiological period. Modern research has found that adzuki bean also contains a saponin, which can promote defecation and urination.
Chinese medicine believes that adzuki bean has the functions of nourishing and strengthening, invigorating spleen and stomach, promoting diuresis and dehumidification, clearing away heat and toxic materials, and enriching blood, and is more suitable for people with spleen deficiency and damp heat. Drinking adzuki bean porridge or eating cakes containing adzuki bean before and after menstruation can not only eliminate excess water in the body, but also prevent iron deficiency anemia.
Mung beans, lentils, loofah, wax gourd, etc. Have a good diuretic effect. Smart and healthy, you can choose the food that suits your intelligence and drainage according to your own taste.
Seven, indoor dry, prevent outdoor wet.
In addition to the problem of self-metabolism, a large part of the water produced in the human body is related to the environment. External moisture induces internal moisture, which often leads to moisture invasion in wet and cold environment. Therefore, in rainy weather, especially in southern China, you should close windows and doors to prevent moisture from entering.
Secondly, don't wear clothes that are not completely dry, and cover them with a wet quilt. After taking a shower, dry your body and dry your hair. Also avoid getting wet in the rain, and don't let moisture wrap your body. It's best to buy a dryer and dry all the towels and clothes at home before wearing them.
Once the weather improves and the humidity decreases, it is necessary to open the window in time to ventilate, let the air circulate and take away the indoor humidity. If the external humidity is still high, it is recommended to use air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Dry the indoor air to avoid moisture staying indoors.
Eight, appropriate nap, work and rest.
Many office workers hardly take a nap because of their work. As we all know, a good nap can make our bodies lighter and have more energy to work in the afternoon. Overwork is easy to consume qi and blood, and deficiency of qi and blood will further aggravate the stagnation of water and dampness. In summer, the days are long and the nights are short. Some white-collar workers often work overtime at night. People who don't work overtime also eat midnight snack, have proper entertainment and prolong nightlife. Therefore, sleep time at night is often insufficient, and taking a nap is even more important. Special attention should be paid to the combination of work and rest.