At the time of the Xiaoshu solar term, the scorching "Sanfu day" is about to arrive. In traditional Chinese medicine, this period is a good time for "treating winter diseases in summer" and scientific health preservation. The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine held a press conference on the 15th, where traditional Chinese medicine experts responded to public health concerns and taught the essentials of summer health preservation. The application of Sanfu plaster is also a traditional Chinese medicine characteristic therapy for treating winter diseases and summer illnesses. Ouyang Bo, Deputy Director of the Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and Ethnic Medicine of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the treatment of winter diseases in summer is mainly used for the prevention and treatment of respiratory, circulatory, rheumatic and immune system diseases. By applying patches, moxibustion, dietary adjustments, etc. to warm yang and dispel cold, promote meridian circulation and activate collaterals, and regulate organs, it can effectively prevent and reduce the occurrence of high incidence diseases in winter. Among the various methods for treating winter diseases in summer, Sanfu Tie is favored by people due to its advantages of easy operation, safety and effectiveness, and suitability for all ages. Zhang Hongchun, chief physician of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, said that the three volt patch was made of warm yang herbs such as white mustard seed and asarum, and was generally applied to points such as Feishu and Shenshu. This year's "Sanfu Tian" lasted for 30 days from July 20th to August 18th. Wu Jie, director of the Preventive Medicine Center at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, said that it is best to apply Sanfu patches on any day within the first three days of each session, with an interval of 10 days between each application, and three consecutive years as one course of treatment; Generally, adults should apply it for 6 to 8 hours each time, and children should apply it for about 2 hours, based on the skin's tolerance. It is necessary to open acupoints based on individual syndrome differentiation before applying them. ”Wu Jie reminds that Sanfu Tie has some advantageous diseases, but it is not recommended for patients with malignant tumors, strong allergies, colds and fever, infectious and contagious diseases, scar constitution, and skin diseases. Children under 2 years old should use it with caution. The reporter learned from the press conference that according to incomplete statistics, over 85% of secondary traditional Chinese medicine hospitals and over 90% of tertiary traditional Chinese medicine hospitals are actively providing services such as Sanfu Tie. Ouyang Bo suggests that patients should seek professional doctors at regular medical institutions for treatment such as Sanfu Tie. Dietary supplements and back drying are important. In summer, high temperatures and humidity can accelerate the body's metabolism. How can one relieve heat and maintain health through diet? Zhang Hongchun said that in summer, food and nutrition should mainly focus on clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, and at the same time, invigorate qi and promote fluid production. Mung bean soup, lentil Congee, lotus leaf Congee, etc. can be properly eaten; It is also necessary to adapt to the season and eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables appropriately. In addition, due to different constitutions, the methods of food and nutrition also vary from person to person. For example, winter melon and Job's tears old duck soup is suitable for people with damp and hot constitution, while ginger jujube tea is suitable for people who have cold hands and feet and are prone to diarrhea after living in air-conditioned rooms for a long time. There are significant differences in climate characteristics and health preservation methods between the north and south of China. Liu Zhengtang, director of the Department of Geriatrics at Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that in northern China, summer is dry, and "heat" is more likely to damage the body fluids. Therefore, health preservation focuses more on nourishing yin, generating fluids, and moistening dryness; The southern region is often humid and hot, and health preservation should be based on the basic principles of clearing heat and promoting dampness, as well as invigorating the spleen and awakening the stomach. Sunbathing the back during the dog days is also a common way of maintaining health in summer. Liu Zhengtang said that sun drying the back can to some extent promote the circulation of the Du meridian and nourish the Yuan Yang, mainly suitable for individuals with yang deficiency constitution and those with low bone density; It is more appropriate to sunbathe the back when the yang energy rises from 8:00 to 10:00, and the duration should be gradually increased from no more than 10 minutes for the first time to 20 to 30 minutes; After sunbathing, it is recommended to drink diluted salt water to replenish moisture and avoid consuming cold drinks or direct cold air. Experts remind elderly people with chronic diseases to strengthen monitoring and care during the period of sun exposure, strictly control the duration, and require family members to accompany them, in order to avoid acute events such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by dehydration. Insomnia and "air conditioning disease" are common problems. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "summer belongs to fire, the heart governs the mind, and the mind governs the gods". At this time, people are prone to irritability, excessive sweating, and poor sleep. If they are not careful, it can consume gas and damage fluids, affecting physical strength and immunity. Wu Jie said that in summer, one should adhere to the principle of "sleeping at night and getting up early". As long as the sleep process is relatively stable, efficient, and the waking up is full of energy and vitality without any discomfort, there is no need to worry or forcefully extend bed rest time; But in summer, the imbalance of "correspondence between heaven and man" and the pathological decline in sleep quality caused by heat, dampness, and heat pathogens require recuperation. Wu Jie suggests going to bed before 11 pm, washing your face with cold water, rinsing your mouth with warm water, and soaking your feet in calming and nourishing herbs before going to bed to keep your body "cool up and warm down"; Dinner should be light and it's best not to have late night snacks; Avoid vigorous exercise after 7 pm and take a nap at noon. In addition, methods such as using traditional Chinese medicine to replace tea drinks and moxibustion can also help improve sleep quality. Summer heat is unbearable, and people's greed for coolness can easily lead to "air conditioning sickness". Zhang Hongchun said that traditional Chinese medicine believes that "air conditioning disease" is caused by wind and cold pathogens invading the body's organs, meridians, pores or muscles, manifested as dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms. It is not advisable to stay in air-conditioned rooms for a long time in summer or immediately blow air conditioning after sweating profusely, to avoid letting cold air directly blow on the cervical spine, knee joints, and other areas; People who have suffered from "air conditioning disease" can appropriately drink hot water, eat hot Congee, or use ginger and soviet leaves to soak water instead of tea, to promote the body to sweat and dissipate cold. Traditional Chinese medicine experts also provide some tips for preventing heatstroke: you can bring diluted salt water when going out and drink it in small amounts multiple times; Avoid excessive use of electronic devices such as mobile phones before bedtime to maintain mental peace; Rubbing acupoints such as Neiguan and Hegu for three minutes daily can help dissipate heat and prevent dizziness. (New Society)