It lasts for 40 days. What should we pay attention to in maintaining our health during the dog days?

July 15

This is the official beginning of the dog days of summer.

The meteorological department said

This year's dog days are "extended"

A total of 40 days.

Futian, commonly known as the Three Dog Days, is a traditional Chinese climate division that marks the hottest period of summer.

The calculation of the dog days is quite unique. It is not based on a fixed Gregorian calendar date, but is determined by combining the 24 solar terms and the Ganzhi calendar. From the summer solstice, the third Geng day is the beginning of the first dog days, the fourth Geng day is the beginning of the middle dog days, and the first Geng day after the beginning of autumn is the beginning of the last dog days.

The dog days of summer include the first, middle and last three periods, each of which is characterized by high temperature and high humidity. During this period, southeast winds often blow, increasing air humidity and making the weather even hotter and more unbearable.

During the dog days of summer, most parts of my country will enter a period of sustained high temperatures, bringing certain inconveniences and challenges to people's daily lives.

The concept of dog days can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty during the Spring and Autumn Period. The ancients believed that people should retreat and rest during this period to avoid the scorching heat. In ancient times, the people also inherited many customs and habits related to dog days, such as specific eating habits and lifestyles, which were designed to help people better survive the hot summer.

In addition, it is recommended that:

Since the temperature is high during the dog days, people should pay special attention to preventing heatstroke and cooling down during this period, and try to avoid prolonged activities under the scorching sun to prevent heatstroke.

At the same time, arrange your diet reasonably and eat more light, water-rich foods to help the body regulate body temperature and prevent dehydration.

You can eat more bitter foods, such as bitter melon, bitter herbs, and buckwheat, which can relieve heat and summer heat, strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite. Mung beans are cold in nature, so people with weak constitutions should not drink too much.

Winter melon can clear away heat, detoxify, relieve summer heat and remove dampness, while coix seed can promote diuresis and strengthen the spleen.

The sleeping time should not exceed 23:00, and it is better to get up at 6:00 or 7:00 in the morning. The nap should not exceed 1 hour, 30 to 60 minutes is appropriate.

The air-conditioning temperature should be kept at 26℃, ensuring that the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is more than 7℃; let the air from the air-conditioner blow upwards, not directly on the body, and also protect the neck, back, abdomen, waist, legs and other parts.

Don't take a cold shower immediately after sweating profusely.

The dog days of summer are not only part of my country's climate characteristics, but also a reflection of the concept of natural rhythm and human health in our traditional culture. With the intensification of global climate change, the high temperature records of the dog days of summer may be broken continuously, which is a challenge for both society and individuals. No matter when and where, let us keep a peaceful and tranquil heart...