Introduction: According to Xinhua News Agency, TIANJIN, June 20 (Reporter Zhou Runjian) At 13:04 on June 21, Beijing time, China will welcome one of the most important traditional 24 solar terms—the Summer Solstice. From the Summer Solstice, the weather in our country will enter the hottest stage.
Li Yanling, director of the Nutrition Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated that during the hot weather of the Summer Solstice, people's digestive function is relatively weak, making them prone to acute gastrointestinal diseases such as vomiting and diarrhea.
In addition, to fight bacteria and inflammation, relieve heat and summer heat, refresh the mind, and eliminate fatigue, one should "deliberately" eat some bitter and sour foods during the Summer Solstice. For example, bitter melon and celery have the effects of clearing summer heat, improving eyesight, and detoxifying; black plum, grapes, and hawthorn can not only induce sweating, stop diarrhea, and expel dampness, but also promote saliva secretion to quench thirst, strengthen the stomach and aid digestion, and increase appetite.
After entering the hot summer, some people are prone to emotional and behavioral abnormalities, mainly manifested in a bad mood, irritability, irritability, decreased memory, and lack of interest in things. This is commonly known as "emetic heat" or "summer affective disorder".
Li Yanling reminded that to prevent "summer affective disorder", the public should maintain an optimistic mood, think more about beautiful things, listen to more soothing music, and take more walks in parks, by the river, or by the lake. At work, one should guard against impatience and anger, and strive to cultivate a calm and composed mindset when dealing with matters.