Eating chilled watermelon in an air-conditioned room, staying up late watching TV shows with iced cola, may seem cool, but it actually hides a crisis - when the "heat evil" invades with moisture, dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, and vomiting come one after another... Heat stroke is usually caused by the interaction of heat and moisture. Correctly distinguishing between heatstroke and dampness, and taking appropriate medication and dietary adjustments based on one's own constitution and symptoms can effectively prevent and alleviate the discomfort caused by heatstroke. The identification guidelines have different causes and symptoms, whether it is "summer dampness" or "summer heat", there are some similar symptoms. For example, feeling heavy in the limbs and body, fatigue, headache, difficulty sweating, chest tightness, eating less, and nausea. However, there are still differences in the causes and manifestations of summer dampness and heat. Excessive greed for coolness refers to the deficiency of positive energy in the human body and the adoption of incorrect methods to relieve heat. Excessive avoidance of heat and greed for coolness in summer (sleeping outdoors at night, sitting or lying in damp and shady places, immediately rinsing oneself with cold water or quickly drinking a large amount of cold drinks after exercise or labor, and using electric fans and strong winds to blow during sleep) can lead to the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness into the body. 【 Symptoms 】 Cold aversion, fever, lack or absence of sweat, body aches, heavy head, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, sticky mouth, abdominal pain, etc. High temperature labor leads to summer heat. Due to the high temperature in summer, prolonged outdoor work or long-distance running, the body is invaded by the evil heat, causing the loss of vital energy and body fluids, similar to what Western medicine refers to as premonitory heat stroke or mild heat stroke. 【 Symptoms 】 Hot body, red face and ears, rapid breathing, chest distress, sweating (or no sweating), dry mouth and bitter taste, craving for cold drinks, headache, restlessness, dark yellow color of urine, difficulty urinating or burning sensation. Family medicine box provides targeted and precise solutions to relieve heatstroke; Heat and dampness first aid kit: Huoxiang Zhengqi Water (soft capsules, pills, powders) can externally dispel wind and cold, internalize dampness stagnation, regulate qi, and promote the clearing and elimination of turbidity. Suitable for colds caused by external cold and dampness, internal dampness stagnation, or summer heat and dampness. It can also treat symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, low-grade fever and chills, nausea and bloating, pale red tongue and white greasy coating caused by unclean diet. 【 Tip 】 Huoxiang Zhengqi Water contains ethanol (i.e. alcohol). After taking the medicine, it is not allowed to drive motor vehicles, trains, ships, or engage in high-altitude or mechanical operations for a short period of time. Not only that, during the medication period, it should not be used in combination with cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cephalosporin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime, etc.), metronidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, furazolidone, etc., to avoid disulfiram like reactions. If symptoms such as shortness of breath, excessive sweating, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate, and difficulty breathing occur, seek medical attention immediately. In addition, it is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women to use. Ten drops of water (soft capsules) can strengthen the stomach, dispel wind and dispel cold. Suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal discomfort caused by overeating raw and cold food. 【 Tip 】 The medicinal ingredients contained in Ten Drops of Water have certain toxicity, so it is not advisable to take too much. Pregnant women should avoid taking it. In addition, although the taste of Ten Drops of Water is poor, its therapeutic effect is significant. When taking it, you can drink an appropriate amount of hot water while it is still hot. After 10 minutes, drink another cup of hot water to promote sweating. After taking the medicine, pay attention to avoiding wind. Ten drops of water soft capsules, which mask irritating odors, have slightly lower medicinal efficacy. Baoji Pill (concentrated pill) can relieve external symptoms, dispel dampness, and harmonize the middle. Suitable for digestive disorders, diarrhea, vomiting, mild fever and other symptoms caused by heat and dampness. This medicine has therapeutic effects on preventing motion sickness, preventing diarrhea during travel, treating symptoms such as food stagnation, bloating and pain, discomfort with water and soil, and gastrointestinal discomfort. 【 Tip 】 Avoid eating raw, cold, greasy food during medication; This medicine is not suitable for severe nausea, vomiting, and persistent diarrhea caused by acute intestinal infectious diseases; It is not suitable for people with external heat and dryness to take it; Breastfeeding women should use with caution; Children should take it under adult supervision. People with a history of motion sickness can take it 30 minutes before boarding. Liuhe Dingzhong Wan can dispel heat, dampness, and promote digestion. Suitable for heat and dampness injuries, food stagnation and obstruction, abdominal distension and pain. It also has therapeutic effects on chills, fever, headache, chest tightness, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and diarrhea. 【 Tip 】 Avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods during medication. Avoid taking with nourishing traditional Chinese medicine as it may reduce its effectiveness. lt; Summer heat first aid kit: Liuyi San can clear heat and relieve dampness. Suitable for dizziness, headache, and nausea caused by hot and humid weather; It can also be used for motion sickness and seasickness. External use can also treat eczema and prickly heat. 【 Tip 】 Disabled for those who suffer from deficiency in body fluids. Pregnant women should use with caution. Long term use may damage the spleen and stomach, and should be stopped as soon as symptoms improve. Marching powder can dispel epidemics, detoxify, and open up orifices. Suitable for heat stroke, moderate heat, acute gastroenteritis and other heat related conditions; Oral mucosal ulcers, acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis and other heat toxicity diseases. For external use, a small amount can be used to blow the nose and sneeze for emergency recovery. 【 Tip 】 This medicine should not be taken for a long time and should be stopped as soon as the symptoms improve. Pregnant women and those with physical weakness should use with caution (including musk and realgar). Shuzheng tablets can dispel heat and detoxify, awaken the mind, regulate qi and relieve pain. Suitable for summer heat stroke, fainting, tight teeth, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, and acute gastroenteritis. 【 Tip 】 If you are in a coma due to heatstroke, you can grind it up and blow it with a small amount of nose or take it with warm water. Heat and Cold Granules can dispel heat and relieve symptoms, clear heat and produce fluids, dissolve dampness, and promote diuresis. Suitable for fever, dizziness, dry throat, thirst, etc. caused by external heat pathogens. It also has therapeutic effects on chest tightness, nausea, loss of appetite, and limb fatigue. 【 Tip 】 Drink plenty of water and avoid spicy and greasy foods during medication. Not suitable for taking with nourishing traditional Chinese medicine. Drinking traditional Chinese tea drinks to cool down and cool down in summer can promote health; Heat dampness syndrome>Huoxiang Peilan tea: 6g Huoxiang, 6g Peilan, 5g Chenpi. This tea has the functions of aromatizing dampness, harmonizing the stomach to prevent nausea, and relieving surface heat. Suitable for those who experience chest tightness, vomiting, and diarrhea after being exposed to cold air conditioning, overeating, and feeling cold. Boil 15 grams of red beans, 15 grams of mung beans, and 15 grams of black beans (with rock sugar added) and take at room temperature. This generation of tea drinks is milder than simple mung bean soup, and can clear heat and dampness, detoxify and cool down. Very suitable for people with damp and hot constitution, skin prone to rash, and yellow urine. lt; Heat syndrome>Honeysuckle chrysanthemum tea: 5g honeysuckle, 5g chrysanthemum, 3g mint, rock sugar or honey in moderation. This tea can clear heat and detoxify, clear the liver and improve vision, and alleviate symptoms such as dizziness and dry mouth. It can be used for summer heatstroke prevention, especially suitable for those who are prone to internal heat, have prickly heat, and suffer from sore throat. Drink 10 grams of light bamboo leaves, 15 grams of white thatch roots, and 10 grams of reed roots. This tea can clear the heart, relieve annoyance, and promote diuresis and drainage. Drinking in summer can prevent heatstroke or alleviate early symptoms of urinary tract infections. The secret recipe for dietary therapy is the traditional Chinese medicine room in the kitchen. Summer diet should be based on the principles of clearing and tonifying, dispelling heat, and dispelling dampness. Recommend several dietary remedies. lt; Heat dampness syndrome: 30g of Elsholtzia and Magnolia officinalis soup, 10g of Magnolia officinalis, and 20g of white beans. Crush and boil in water for 30 minutes to remove residue. Take one dose daily, divided into three warm doses. Congee with Agastache leaves: 30g; Agastache leaves: 100g; japonica rice: 100g. Put the Agastache leaves into boiling water for 5min, remove them, put 100g; japonica rice: boil them in low heat for 30min, and then take them 2 to 3 times a day. lt; Heat syndrome gt; fresh reed root Congee: 30g fresh reed root, 50g japonica rice. First cut the reed root into segments, add some water, and cook for 15 minutes. Take the juice and put it into japonica rice, and then add some rock sugar. Mung bean japonica rice porridge: 50g mung bean and 100g japonica rice. Cook mung bean first, add japonica rice after mung bean is soft, and then cook until rice is cooked. Add some rock sugar to eat. Please check the heatstroke prevention diet list for more information. During the high temperature season, sweating increases and metabolism accelerates, making it easy for the body to lose water, electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium), and vitamins (such as water-soluble vitamins B and C). In daily life, excessive sweating can increase intake, but it is not necessary to do so excessively. Fresh fruits and vegetables high in potassium include bananas, oranges, strawberries, apricots, lychees, peaches, plums, potatoes, mushrooms, celery, beans, etc. Tea also contains a relatively high amount of potassium. Drinking more tea in summer can not only cool down but also replenish potassium, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Foods containing vitamin B include: B1, brown rice, oats, lean meat, etc; B2， Eggs, milk, leafy vegetables, etc; B6， Fish, bananas, chickpeas, etc. Foods containing vitamin C include citrus fruits, kiwifruit, strawberries, green peppers, tomatoes, etc. In addition, it is recommended to eat more bitter foods in summer diet. The alkaloids contained in bitter foods have pharmacological effects such as cooling and clearing heat, promoting blood circulation, and relaxing blood vessels. Bitter melon, bitter vegetables, or drinking bitter drinks such as tea, coffee, cocoa, etc. can not only clear people's inner troubles, but also enhance appetite, invigorate the spleen and stomach. (New Society)