In summer, people’s work and rest schedules should “comply with the four seasons.” After summer, when the sun rises, people should get up early and do morning exercises to promote the rise of Yang Qi. After getting up in the morning, drink a glass of boiled water and then do a short morning exercise. Don't exercise too hard. The effect of nourishing the heart can also be achieved through dietary therapy, which will be introduced below. 1. What are some dietary methods to nourish the mind in summer?
“Nourishing Yang in spring and summer” is the dietary principle of traditional Chinese medicine. The most important thing in nourishing yang is to nourish the heart. Bitter melon is a good product for clearing away heat in summer. It can stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and improve symptoms such as loss of appetite and irritability in summer. Eat more bitter foods in summer. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, red beans enter the heart, and the red skin of red beans has the effect of nourishing the heart and blood. At the same time, it can strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, clear away heat and detoxify. Drinking red bean soup regularly in summer can improve the benefits of heart disease, kidney disease and edema, and relieve constipation. Lotus seeds are neutral in nature and have the functions of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys and clearing astringent, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. It can improve symptoms such as upset and thirst, insomnia and dreaminess, lack of appetite, low back pain and weak feet. Moreover, the alkaloids contained in lotus seeds have a good cardiotonic effect and can resist arrhythmia. Honey Honey contains sugar, organic acids, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which can nourish yin and blood, nourish the heart and lungs, nourish the brain, etc. Drinking some honey water appropriately can relieve constipation and improve myocardial function. 2. What are some ways to nourish the mind in summer?
In summer, the mind is easily disturbed and the mind should be quiet. You can do some stretching and relaxation exercises in the summer evening, which mainly relaxes the skeletal muscles and promotes sleep at night. Exercise is recommended by recommending soothing exercises such as walking and playing sports. Stretching your limbs can promote blood circulation throughout the body, thereby reducing the load on the heart. The humidity is high in summer, and moisture is most likely to invade the human spleen. When dampness traps the spleen, it becomes easy to feel sad and yin for a long time. Foot soaking combined with Yongquan point massage at night can help dispel heat and dampness, prevent colds, make people feel refreshed, stimulate appetite, and promote sleep. Massaging Yongquan point can also stimulate kidney essence and nourish the soul. In addition, we should maintain a good mood and a peaceful mind to cultivate our hearts. Middle-aged and elderly people should avoid being overjoyed or sad and prevent "emotional heatstroke".
Hot weather inevitably makes people feel irritated. Make a point to keep smiling and stay quiet and empty. You can practice calligraphy, listen to music, plant flowers, fish, etc. Thereby regulating your irritability and keeping you in a comfortable mood. It not only helps improve blood vessel function, but also coordinates various organs of the human body to keep you healthy in the hot summer.