Summer Heat Hasn't Arrived Yet, Be Wary of Getting Sick from the Cold
Introduction: The rapidly rising temperatures have made people feel the scorching heat of summer. Young people dressed lightly can be seen everywhere on the streets, and cold drinks, ice cream, etc., are also starting to sell well. However, from a health and wellness perspective, although the weather is getting hotter, people must not treat early summer as midsummer. Do not suddenly reduce clothing or indulge in cold food and drinks, otherwise, it is very easy to get sick.
Reducing Clothing Too Quickly Can Lead to Colds
The weather is changeable in early summer, especially in northern China, where the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. The temperature rises during the day, but it gets cool at night. However, many young people who are afraid of the heat have already put on crop tops and open-toed sandals. Some have even started using air conditioners or taking cold showers. As a result, respiratory diseases such as summer colds and the common cold are quietly attacking those who "indulge in the cold."
Expert advice: For young people on the slimmer side, because the navel has no fat tissue, the skin, fascia, and peritoneum are directly connected, making it easy for cold and dampness to enter the body through the navel. Coupled with temperature changes, it is cooler in the morning and evening, so those who love beauty and wear crop tops early are particularly susceptible to catching a cold. Young people who indulge in the cold should pay special attention to keeping their feet warm. Because the feet are the farthest from the heart, blood supply is the worst. The fat layer on the feet is thin, and they are not good at retaining heat, making them extremely susceptible to cold. Once the feet get cold, it will reflexively cause capillaries in the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract to constrict, reducing resistance. Viruses and bacteria originally latent in the nasopharynx will take the opportunity to invade, causing various diseases such as colds.
Indulging in Cold Food Harms the Stomach
As the temperature rises, there are no shortage of patients who suffer from acute gastroenteritis triggered by eating too much ice cream and other cold drinks. Many people also suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea from eating too much watermelon.
Expert advice: After the Start of Summer, as the temperature gradually rises, the body's immune function decreases, and susceptibility to germs increases, which weakens the stomach's ability to resist disease. For children and people with chronic diseases or poor gastrointestinal health, the function of the spleen and stomach is relatively weaker. The diet should be light-based and pay attention to nutritional balance; do not overindulge in cold drinks; meals should not be too full to avoid damaging gastrointestinal function; pay attention to food hygiene and personal hygiene in daily life; if gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly.
In addition, eating watermelon also needs to be scientific. Watermelon contains a lot of water, and eating it immediately before or after a meal will affect the digestion and absorption of food.
Sleeping in a Cold Environment Causes Neck and Back Pain
Early summer is also a high-incidence period for cervical and lumbar spine diseases. Many people wake up in the morning with neck or back pain, and the symptoms are particularly obvious and gradually worsen. The reason is often due to opening windows for ventilation at night, sleeping on cool mats too early, or using air conditioners.
Expert advice: In early summer, special attention should be paid to keeping the neck and waist warm when sleeping. Do not switch to cool mats too early. It is not too late to switch to cool mats when the weather gets hotter and the nighttime temperature rises to a certain level.