Hot Summer Hasn't Arrived Yet: Be Wary of Getting Sick from Over-Indulging in Cold
Introduction: The rapid rise in temperature has made people feel the scorching heat of summer. Young people in light clothing can be seen everywhere on the streets, and cold drinks, ice cream, and other items are also starting to sell well. However, from a health perspective, although the weather is getting hotter, people must not treat early summer as midsummer. They should not suddenly reduce their clothing or indulge in cold food and drinks, otherwise, it is easy to get sick.
Reducing Clothing Too Quickly Can Lead to Colds
The weather is changeable in early summer, especially in northern China, where there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening. During the day, the temperature climbs, but at night, it's breezy and cool. However, many young people who are sensitive to heat can't wait to wear crop tops and open-toed sandals. Some have even started using air conditioning or taking cold showers. As a result, respiratory diseases such as summer colds and the common cold are quietly affecting those who "over-indulge in coolness."
Expert Advice: For young people who are on the slimmer side, the navel has no fat tissue, so the skin, fascia, and peritoneum are directly connected. This makes it easy for cold and dampness to enter the body through the navel. Coupled with temperature changes, it's cooler in the mornings and evenings. Those who love beauty and wear crop tops early on are particularly susceptible to catching a cold. Young people who over-indulge in coolness should pay special attention to keeping their feet warm. Because the feet are farthest from the heart, blood supply is poor. The fat layer on the feet is thin, providing poor insulation, and they are extremely susceptible to cold. Once the feet get cold, it reflexively causes capillaries in the upper respiratory tract mucous membranes to constrict, reducing resistance. Viruses and bacteria originally latent in the nasopharynx will take advantage of this opportunity to invade, causing various diseases like colds.
Over-Indulging in Cold Food Harms the Stomach and Intestines
As the temperature rises, there is no shortage of patients suffering from acute gastroenteritis triggered by over-indulging in cold foods like ice cream. Many people also experience 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 and intestines' ability to fight disease. For children and people with chronic illnesses or poor gastrointestinal health, their spleen and stomach functions are relatively weaker. The diet should be light-based and pay attention to nutritional balance; do not over-indulge in cold drinks; meals should not be too large to avoid damaging gastrointestinal function; attention should be paid to food and personal hygiene in daily life; if gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly.
In addition, eating watermelon also requires a scientific approach. Watermelon contains a large amount of water. Eating it immediately before or after a meal will affect the digestion and absorption of food.
Sleeping in a Cold Environment Can Cause Neck and Back Pain
Early summer is also a peak period for cervical and lumbar spine diseases. Many people experience neck or back pain after waking up in the morning, and the symptoms are particularly obvious and gradually worsen. This is often caused by sleeping with the window open for cool air, using a cool mat too early, or using air conditioning.
Expert Advice: During early summer, it is especially important to pay attention to keeping the neck and waist warm while sleeping. Do not switch to a cool mat too early. It is not too late to change to a cool mat when the weather gets hotter and the nighttime temperature rises to a certain level.