During summer, the weather is hot, especially after entering midsummer, when humidity increases significantly and air circulation is poor, making it feel exceptionally muggy. People who work outdoors or have low resistance are very prone to heatstroke. Besides timely treatment, there are four dietary taboos that need attention after heatstroke.
1. Avoid drinking large amounts of water
People with heatstroke should drink small amounts of water frequently, with no more than 300 ml at a time. Avoid drinking continuously and excessively. This is because drinking large amounts of water not only dilutes gastric juice, affecting digestion, but also triggers excessive reflexive sweating. As a result, a large amount of water and salt in the body can be lost, and in severe cases, it can lead to heat cramps. 2. Avoid eating large amounts of raw, cold fruits and vegetables
People with heatstroke often have a weak spleen and stomach. Consuming large amounts of raw, cold fruits and vegetables, or cold-natured foods, can damage the spleen and stomach's yang energy, making their function weak. This leads to internal retention of cold and dampness, and in severe cases, symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain may occur. 3. Avoid eating large amounts of greasy food
After heatstroke, one should eat less greasy food to adapt to the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract in summer. Eating a large amount of greasy food will加重 the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing a large amount of blood to stay in the digestive system, and the blood supply to the brain will be relatively reduced. The person will feel more fatigued and more prone to indigestion. 4. Avoid单纯进补 (simple tonification/replenishment)
After heatstroke, the summer heat has not yet dissipated. Although there may be symptoms of deficiency, one cannot simply tonify. It would be a big mistake to think that the body is weak and urgently needs tonification. Because tonifying too early will make the summer heat difficult to dissipate, or the already gradually subsiding summer heat may return, which would be even more得不偿失 (not worth the loss).