Li Jian, Director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Characteristics at Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, pointed out that although Liqiu marks the beginning of autumn, Beijing has just passed Minor Heat and Major Heat, and the temperature has not yet entered autumn. Sauna-like weather and thunderstorms are still common, and the weather is muggy and hot. Therefore, it is still important to prevent heatstroke and remove dampness, nourish the spleen and stomach, and prevent gastrointestinal diseases in the near future.
After a summer of "torment," many people have relatively weak spleen and stomach functions. Therefore, avoid eating overly salty or heavy foods, do not overeat, and eat fewer cold and hard-to-digest foods. Foods that are good for strengthening the spleen and stomach include Job's tears, lotus seeds, lentils, and winter melon.
Cool mats are ready to be retired
Experts point out that the common saying "spring sleepiness, autumn fatigue, and summer naps" means that autumn fatigue is mainly caused by the continuation of summer sleepiness. The best way to eliminate autumn fatigue is through appropriate exercise. Although the "dog days" of summer are approaching after Liqiu, the muggy weather is still common, but the heat has subsided somewhat, and the temperature is relatively cooler in the morning and evening. Therefore, you can exercise appropriately in the morning and evening, such as walking, practicing tai chi, or swimming. Be careful not to over-exercise, as this can make you feel more tired.
Zhou Fang, Director of Orthopedics at Peking University Third Hospital, reminds people not to seek excessive coolness after Liqiu. Long-term exposure to air conditioning or fans, or sleeping on a cool mat at night, can lead to local soreness, pain, and diarrhea. Diseases such as arthritis, cervical spondylosis, periarthritis of the shoulder, and lumbar disc herniation are easily relapsed due to exposure to cold.
Supplementing with meat should be done in moderation
After suffering from the hot weather of summer, many people who had a poor appetite during the "bitter summer" find their appetite gradually improving after Liqiu, so they actively or passively start to "fatten up for autumn." Some elderly people are even more particular about actively "fattening up for autumn." However, experts remind people not to rush to "fatten up for autumn." Because the gastrointestinal function is still weak at this time and has not been fully restored, eating too much high-protein food like meat will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines and affect gastrointestinal function. Therefore, meat consumption should be moderate. It is best to wait until the weather truly cools down before increasing meat intake.