【Haichuan Teahouse】The Major Heat season has arrived—amidst the scorching heat, we wish you a peaceful summer
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At this time, the Sun is at 120° of celestial longitude, around the period of the \"mid-heat\" phase of the dog days, which is the hottest time of the year. Generally, at the beginning of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, Minor Heat arrives first, followed by Major Heat; after that, the weather reaches its hottest point of the year, and humidity is also at its highest level during this time. During the hot summer months, when the weather is hot and rainy with a combination of heat and humidity, it’s inevitable for people to feel irritable and restless. Therefore, during the Major Heat season, health maintenance should focus on preventing heat and dampness, as well as soothing the mind.
With the arrival of each solar term, our bodies respond in corresponding ways. So, how can we maintain good health during the period of Major Heat? First, a proper diet. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a concept of harmony between man and nature; our bodies need to adapt to the changes in seasons. Therefore, in summer, we should choose certain foods that will help our bodies adjust to these seasonal changes. During the period of Greater Heat, it is important to ensure that we get enough protein intake every day. In daily life, sources of protein include soy products, fish, and shrimp, which are rich in high-quality protein. Since the weather is hot, our body’s metabolism speeds up as well, resulting in higher calorie consumption; therefore, sufficient protein is essential on a daily basis. Additionally, we can also appropriately increase our intake of foods that help clear heat and relieve summer heat, such as mung bean soup, lily porridge, and bitter gourd. Secondly, avoid getting irritable frequently. As the weather gets hotter, people tend to feel annoyed and restless, and they may often lose their appetite. Such conditions indicate that we have an excess of liver heat, in other words, emotional heatstroke. We should pay attention to this phenomenon, as it can cause harm to our health; especially for the elderly, it can lead to problems such as irregular heartbeats and elevated blood pressure. Third, take proper precautions. Summers are getting hotter year by year, and we are currently in the period of peak heat, during which the sun is extremely intense. Therefore, if you plan to go out and enjoy the outdoors during the period of Greater Heat, it’s advisable to prepare some remedies for relieving heat symptoms in advance, such as peppermint oil. If you experience symptoms like nausea, excessive sweating, or fever while outside, you should immediately head to a cool and well-ventilated place to rest, and then drink some mung bean soup or lightly salted water. Fourth, drink less cold beverages. When the weather is hot, many people prefer to drink cold water, or even ice water or frozen drinks, to quench their thirst. In fact, the hotter the weather, the more water our bodies lose; it’s important to replenish fluids promptly. However, drinking large amounts of cold water or frozen drinks can irritate our digestive system, and in women it can also cause menstrual cramps and blood stasis. Fifth, avoid excessive physical activity. In summer, many people like to go out and exercise, but such activities require a lot of energy, and losing a large amount of body fluids means losing a significant amount of water from our bodies. So during the summer, we try to engage in some mild exercises. For example, practicing Tai Chi. Choose exercises that are mild, so as to keep our breathing steady and calm; this gives the blood vessels and meridians in our body the opportunity to rest properly. When taking walks at night, we can listen to some relaxing music. In daily life, we should avoid becoming overly excited, let alone angry or impatient.
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