Summer is here, do you often feel too hot to stand it, and want to eat something cold, or turn on the air conditioner to cool off?Do you often feel like you have little appetite and want to eat something greasy, or just eat an overnight meal?Do you often get bored and want to stay up late to watch TV, or go out for a walk in the middle of the day?
If you are middle-aged or elderly,Then you may want to be aware that these Xi may bring harm to your health. Because summer is the hottest time of the year, it is also the time when the body's yang energy is the most vigorous, and it is also the best time to cultivate yang energy.
If you don't pay attention to the adjustment of your diet and lifestyle Xi, it may lead to the rapid consumption of yang energy, the accumulation of yin and cold, and various diseases. So,Middle-aged and elderly people should pay special attention to health preservation in summer, and keep in mind that "don't eat three meals and don't do three things" to get sick less. So, what are these three meals, and what are these three things?
Middle-aged and elderly people should pay special attention to the regulation of diet in summer, because improper diet will lead to dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract and affect the health of the body. So,Middle-aged and elderly people should keep in mind that "don't eat three meals", that is, don't eat overnight meals that are easy to spoil, don't eat meals that are too greasy, and don't eat foods that are too cold.
This preserves the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tractPrevent inflammation and ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, promote digestion and absorption of the gastrointestinal tract, and enhance the immunity of the gastrointestinal tract.
So, what should middle-aged and elderly people eat in the summer?Traditional Chinese medicine believes thatSummer is the season of nourishing the heart, the heart is the main blood, and the heart and small intestine are on the surface, so in summer, we should eat more foods that can nourish the heart and blood, clear the heart and fire, and moisten the intestinesSuch as watermelon, lotus leaf, lotus seed, wolfberry, mulberry, yam, corn, mung bean, etc.
These foods can not only clear away the heat and relieve the heat,It can also replenish water and nutrition, regulate blood pressure and blood sugar, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Did you know?Middle-aged and elderly people also have a special dietary Xi in summer, which is to drink porridge. Porridge is a good health food, it can moisturize the stomach, remove heat poison, increase appetite, and can also achieve different health effects according to different ingredients.
For example, mung bean porridge can clear away heat and detoxify, reduce fire and diuretic;Barley porridge can strengthen the spleen and promote dampness, eliminate edema;Goji berry porridge can nourish blood and eyes, nourish yin and kidneys;Yam porridge can replenish qi and nourish yin and strengthen the body. Middle-aged and elderly people drink a bowl of porridge every day in summer, which can play a good role in health preservation.
Middle-aged and elderly people should pay special attention to the adjustment of life in summer, because improper life will lead to physical discomfort and affect the health of the body. So,Middle-aged and elderly people should keep in mind the "three things not to do", that is, do not set the temperature of the air conditioner too low, do not stay up late, and do not go out at noon.
This will protect the body from being stimulated by cold and heat, prevent colds and heat stroke, and keep the body balanced and comfortable. So, what should middle-aged and elderly people do in the summer?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that summer is the season of yang cultivation, and yang energy is the most vigorous, and it is also the best time to cultivate yang energyTherefore, in summer, we should be exposed to more sunlight, breathe more fresh air, exercise more, and sweat more, so as to facilitate the emission and circulation of yang energyStrengthens the body's resistance and adaptability.
However, it is also necessary to pay attention to moderation and avoid excessiveness, so as not to damage the yang qi and cause the rise of false fire, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and insomnia.
Did you know?Middle-aged and elderly people also have a special Xi in summer, which is to soak their feet. Foot soaking is a good way to maintain health, it can promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue, eliminate dampness, and prevent coldsIt can also achieve different health effects according to different ingredients.
For example, soaking your feet in ginger soup can warm up your body and enhance your immunityFoot soak in salt water can reduce inflammation and sterilization and prevent athlete's foot;Soaking your feet in vinegar water can soften the keratin and beautify the feetSoaking feet in mugwort leaves can dispel wind and cold, invigorate blood and relieve pain. Middle-aged and elderly people soak their feet once a day in summer, which can play a good role in health preservation.
Middle-aged and elderly people also have a special health care method in summer, which is to stick three-dog stickers. The three-dog patch is a kind of external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, which is to apply patches made of traditional Chinese medicine to specific acupuncture points on specific points of the human body on specific days of dog daysThrough the absorption of **, the purpose of warming and replenishing yang qi is achieved.
The principle of the three-dog patch is to take advantage of the strong yang energy in summer**The characteristics of open pores and easy penetration of the drug maximize the efficacy of the drug, so as to achieve the effect of maintaining good health all year round.
The main function of the three-dog patch is to prevent and ** common respiratory diseases in winter, such as colds, coughs, asthma, etc., because the root cause of these diseases is the lack of yang qi in the body, and the excessive yin and cold, resulting in poor lung qi and poor flow of qi and blood.
The medicines of the three-pronged patch are mainly some warm medicines, such as dried ginger, etcThey can warm the meridians, dispel cold evils, replenish yang energy, and enhance the function of the lungs, so as to achieve the purpose of preventing and improving respiratory diseases.
The sticking method of the three-pronged paste is generally on the first day of the beginning, middle and end, respectively, three times, each time for 24 hours, the part of the paste is generally the back of the wind gate, lung Yu, kidney Yu and other acupuncture points, these acupuncture points and lungs, kidneys and other organs have a close connection, through the paste can adjust the function of these organs, so as to achieve the purpose of health preservation.
Summer is a wonderful season and a season full of opportunities. Middle-aged and elderly people should not give up the fun of summer because they are afraid of heat, and do not damage their health in summer because of coldness.
As long as you pay attention to the regulation of diet and life, you can enjoy the beauty of summer, and you can also cultivate the yang energy of summer. Remember, Yang Qi is the foundation of the human body, and Yang Qi is sufficient to prevent all diseases. Wishing you a happy summer, health and a long and long life!