1, long summer nourishing the heart
Long summer health, first of all, to nourish the heart. All the year round, summer is fire, and internal heat is the heart. Therefore, summer is connected with the heart, which makes people easily feel restless and prone to insomnia, oral ulcers and other symptoms of getting angry.
The heart belongs to fire in the five elements, corresponding to the qi of yang-heat in summer, so it belongs to yang-viscera. Its main physiological function is to control blood vessels and spirit, and it plays a leading role in life activities. Secondly, the heart is combined with the veins in the body, and the veins are in the exterior, which should be in physical weakness, sweating in body fluids, the heart opening in the tongue, and the heart and small intestine from the exterior to the interior, forming a dynamic and complete cardiac function system. Long summer's mind cultivation should avoid impatience and irritability, avoid great rejoicing and great sadness, and maintain mental peace, ease of mind, ease of mind, and always smile. Especially for the elderly, myocardial ischemia, arrhythmia and hypertension caused by anger are easy to aggravate, and even sudden death occurs. Therefore, at the turn of spring and summer, we should adapt to the change of weather, do a good job of self-regulation and pay attention to heart maintenance.
2, long summer health diet is light.
After the long summer, the temperature rises gradually, and people will feel irritable and lose appetite. The principle of long summer diet is "nourishing yang in spring and summer", and nourishing yang focuses on nourishing the heart, which can not only supplement nutrition, but also strengthen the heart. The principle of "increasing acidity and reducing bitterness, tonifying kidney and liver, regulating stomach and regulating qi" should be adopted. Diet should be light, mainly digestible and vitamin-rich foods, and eat less big fish and meat and greasy and spicy foods.
In addition to eating less greasy, you can also eat more bitter vegetables, such as bitter gourd and coriander. Chinese medicine believes that bitter food has the functions of eliminating dampness, cooling and relieving summer heat, promoting diuresis and blood circulation, relieving fatigue, diminishing inflammation and reducing fever, clearing away heart fire and improving eyesight, and stimulating appetite. However, bitter food is cold, although it can clear away heat and purge fire, but it belongs to purging fire food, so people with weak constitution should not eat it, otherwise it will aggravate the condition.
In addition, you should eat more vegetables, fruits, coarse grains and sour food, such as hawthorn, tomatoes, oranges and so on. , enhance digestive function and nourish the liver. Eating regularly can also lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels and protect the heart. At the same time, we should also take care of the maintenance of the spleen and stomach, and drink more digestible foods such as porridge, so as to make the blood flow smoothly.
3. Go to bed late and get up early to increase your nap.
After the long summer, it gets dark late and dawn early. At this time, people should adapt to the changes of solar terms and start to go to bed late and get up early. You should go to sleep from 22: 00 to 23: 00.
At noon, the temperature is the highest in a day. People sweat easily, sweat more and dissipate heat, and a large amount of blood is concentrated on the body surface, so the blood supply to the brain is relatively reduced. After lunch, the blood supply to the digestive tract increases and the blood supply to the brain is less, which makes people feel depressed and sleepy. With the supplement of a nap, people's physical strength will recover. Generally speaking, the lunch break should be half an hour to one hour, and the time should not be too long. Don't get up in a hurry after waking up, and then lie down for 10 minutes to get up.
Especially the elderly have the characteristics of fake sleep and need to take a nap. People who don't have the habit of taking a nap should listen to music or close their eyes, and it is best not to work overtime, otherwise it will cause insufficient sleep and often take a nap during the day.
4. After the long summer, try three fresh foods.
After the long summer, the temperature rises gradually, and at the same time, various foods are also on the market. They are not only fresh and delicious, but also play a key role in summer health preservation. In this issue, I would like to recommend some foods that Xia Hou should eat.
Three fresh potatoes: broad bean, garlic sprout and cucumber.
After the long summer, tender broad beans are on the market. In addition to rich nutrients such as calcium and magnesium, tender broad beans also contain phospholipids and choline, which are important components of brain and nerve tissue, and help to enhance memory and protect the brain. Broad beans also have the effects of invigorating qi and spleen, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and are especially suitable for hot and humid summer.
At this time, a large number of young garlic shoots are on the market, and the nutritional components are relatively balanced, especially the insoluble fiber content is high, and carotene, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium and other minerals are also rich, which has a positive effect on preventing constipation. In addition, allicin and allicin contained in garlic shoots can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus and Shigella dysenteriae.
Cucumber is the first choice for many people to appetize in early summer. It is one of the foods with the highest water content and can replenish body fluids well. Nutrient-rich cucumbers are also conducive to "cleaning up" the garbage in the body. Regular consumption helps to prevent kidney calculi's disease and has a protective effect on the kidneys.
Three fresh trees: cherry, loquat and apricot.
Cherry is one of the earliest fruits listed in summer, with high iron content, more vitamin C and a small amount of organic acids. They are not only beneficial to health, but also improve the absorption rate of iron in the intestine. Cherry is rich in anthocyanins, which helps to protect eyesight and improve immunity.
In May, golden loquats began to appear on fruit stalls. Rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium. The contents of calcium, phosphorus and carotene are especially higher than those of other fruits. Loquat also contains many bioactive substances, which is helpful to improve human immunity.
Apricots are also listed after the long summer. There is a folk proverb, "Eat an apricot on the Dragon Boat Festival, and you won't get sick when you get old". Eating apricots often can improve the immune function of human body. Apricots are also rich in carotene, which has strong antioxidant capacity and helps to protect the eyes. It is also high in potassium, which can help maintain the balance of body fluids.
Three fresh: yellow croaker, river shrimp and shad.
At present, yellow croaker and other fish close to spawning period are preferred in summer. Yellow croaker is rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, cholesterol, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid, vitamin E and various minerals. In particular, yellow croaker is rich in trace element selenium, which is an essential nutrient for human body and has antioxidant effect.
As soon as summer comes, river shrimps are also on the market. It is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals.
Shrimp is thinner and contains more water than other meat, so it tastes tender and easy to digest and absorb, especially suitable for the elderly and children. The shell of river shrimp is thin and soft, so eating calcium with skin is very effective.
As the folk saying goes, "Spring and Autumn Carp Summer Li San", among which Li Sanyu refers to shad. The shad is rich in protein, which is easy to digest and absorb. It is a good source of protein for patients with liver, kidney, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Shad is also rich in vitamin D and mineral calcium, which helps to strengthen bones.