Dashu is the twelfth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms in the lunar calendar, and also the last solar term of summer. At this time, it is around the midsummer, and the point of direct sunlight reaches near the Tropic of Cancer, causing the maximum amount of solar radiation received by the ground. Therefore, Dashu is also a period of hot sunshine and climate throughout the year, and it is also the fastest growing period for heat loving crops.
Pay attention to heatstroke prevention when steaming with damp heat
The climate characteristics of the Dashu solar term include high temperatures, frequent thunderstorms, and frequent typhoons, which can easily lead to extreme weather phenomena such as "humid and hot steam", causing fatigue and discomfort to the human body. Especially for the elderly, children, and the weak, they are prone to symptoms such as heatstroke and catching a cold.
Therefore, during the Great Heat solar term, special attention should be paid to heatstroke prevention and cooling, and avoiding going out at noon. At the same time, vigorous exercise should be reduced, sufficient rest time should be ensured, and excessive fatigue should be avoided.
Heart fire is easy to ignite, don't stay up late
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, the heat of summer can easily deplete the heart yang, and the summer belongs to the heart, where the heart qi is most vigorous. At this time, it is also easy to have a strong heart fire. Therefore, daily "heart protection" measures should be taken to avoid "sadness".
Staying up late can be exhausting, so it is important to avoid staying up late at this time. But some people are prone to poor sleep quality during hot weather. Even if they don't want to stay up late and lie in bed early, they can't fall asleep no matter how much they toss and turn, which is very frustrating. This is actually one of the manifestations of strong emotions.
When this situation occurs, the first thing to do is to maintain patience, not be too irritable, and let your mind slowly calm down. Before going to bed, do not play with electronic devices such as mobile phones. You can try meditation, deep breathing, or simple stretching in bed to maintain mental peace and promote sleep.
Have a light diet and some soup
In terms of diet, daily intake should focus on light and easily digestible foods, maintaining a balanced intake of grains, fruits, livestock, and vegetables, and avoiding overly greasy and spicy foods to prevent exacerbating the dampness and heat in the body.
Recommend consuming foods that have the effects of clearing heat and relieving summer heat, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, such as mung beans, bitter gourd, winter melon, lotus root, cucumber, etc.
Dashu Ziyin Decoction
【 Ingredients 】 15g goji berries, 15g reed roots, 10g coix seed, 100g luffa, 200g pork.
Seasoning: Edible oil, scallion, ginger, garlic, salt, soy sauce, sugar, cilantro in moderation.
[Method] Wash and shred the loofah, shred the pork, shred the ginger and scallion, chop the garlic into small pieces, and set aside. Heat up the wok with oil, add scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, then add luffa and pork and stir fry for a moment. Add water, wolfberry, reed roots, and Job's tears. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add salt, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, then sprinkle cilantro and serve
【 Effect 】 Tonifying Qi and generating body fluids, nourishing the liver and kidneys, clearing heat and nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen and stomach.
Exercise appropriately and avoid direct sunlight exposure
When the sun's rays are not too harsh, such as before 8am and after 5pm, it is advisable to engage in outdoor activities such as practicing Tai Chi, doing Eight Section Brocade, and jogging. Sweating in moderation can help eliminate dampness.
It is necessary to avoid going out during the hottest time of the sun, such as between 11 noon and 2 pm. Do not engage in outdoor work or exercise for a long time, avoid sweating too much, damaging body fluids, and causing heatstroke, heat stroke, etc.
When sweating excessively, it is necessary to replenish water and electrolytes in a timely manner. When going out, you can bring a bottle of diluted salt water and replenish it in batches to maintain the body's water balance and prevent dehydration.