During the "Sanfu" period, the weather is hot and humid, and health problems such as gastrointestinal discomfort, sunburn, and "air conditioning sickness" are common. Traditional Chinese medicine contains rich health wisdom and has unique advantages in preventing heatstroke and cooling, dispelling dampness and regulating, and enhancing immunity. The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine held a themed press conference on the 5th, inviting traditional Chinese medicine experts to introduce summer health and disease prevention tips. According to medical theory, clearing heat and relieving summer heat, preventing heatstroke and sunburn, it is recommended to nourish the yang in spring and summer, nourish the yin in autumn and winter, and nourish the heart and avoid heat and dampness in summer. How to prevent heatstroke and sunburn in hot weather? Song Ping, Vice President of Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reminds that in summer, it is advisable to wear lightweight, loose, and breathable cotton and linen clothing, wear wide brimmed hats, sunglasses, or use sun umbrellas, and choose sunscreen products according to skin type; In hot weather, the human body sweats more and loses water and salt more quickly. It is recommended to drink more plain water and diluted salt water to supplement body fluids; The diet is mainly light, and one should eat more foods such as watermelon, cucumber, mung bean soup, etc. to clear heat, relieve summer heat, nourish yin and nourish qi; Maintain good indoor ventilation and moderate cooling. When using air conditioning, the temperature should not be too low. In addition, the high temperature and humidity environment of "sauna day" has a great impact on the elderly, children, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, patients with diabetes, and people with weak physique, which needs special attention. The weather is hot, and exercise should be in harmony with nature, rather than blindly pursuing high intensity. In response to the climate characteristics of high heat and humidity, exercise should follow the general principle of 'protecting the sun and preventing heatstroke, and slightly sweating'. ”Zhang Zhongde, the director of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, suggests choosing exercises such as Tai Chi, Five Animal Play, and Eight Section Brocade from 6am to 8am or 5pm to 7pm to promote the circulation of qi and blood and avoid sweating and damaging the body fluids; Young people can choose aerobic exercises such as running, brisk walking, swimming, and ball games, but should avoid vigorous exercise in high temperatures. Strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort. During summer travel, some people may experience discomfort due to lack of appetite, bloating, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In traditional Chinese medicine, the core lies in the impairment of spleen and stomach function. We should follow the principle of 'moderate diet, gradual progress, and regular living'. ”Wei Wei, director of the Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases at Wangjing Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, suggests that when arriving in a different place, avoid immediately consuming spicy, greasy, or cold foods. Instead, choose mild and easily digestible foods, mainly paired with light vegetables; Carry Huoxiang Zhengqi Powder, which can prevent heatstroke and dampness, and Baohe Pill, which can digest food and stomach, with you; It can also be combined with daily morning massage of Zusanli acupoint, or doing the "regulating spleen and stomach requires single lifting" action of Ba Duan Jin to enhance the function of spleen and stomach circulation. When the discomfort symptoms are mild, traditional Chinese medicine dietary therapy can be tried. Wei Wei gave an example that when experiencing bloating, one can choose tea drinks such as hawthorn and stir fried malt to help with digestion and digestion; If you experience nausea and vomiting, take 3 slices of ginger and 5 grams of perilla leaves. Brew them in boiling water and add a little brown sugar to warm them up. In addition, paying attention to a light diet and avoiding excessive fatigue can help restore the digestive function of the spleen and stomach. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, in high temperature and high humidity weather, both heat and dampness can invade the human body together, which can easily lead to dampness and heat trapping the spleen. Wei Wei suggests that the key to summer diet lies in "preventing cold and protecting yang, strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness". Attention should be paid to "three advantages and three taboos" - warm tea should be used instead of cold drinks, seasonal warm fruits and vegetables should be eaten, spicy seasoning should be used to enhance food enjoyment, excessive consumption of chilled drinks should be avoided, raw seafood should be avoided, and cold fruits and vegetables should not be consumed on an empty stomach. Protecting yang and dispelling dampness, coping with "air conditioning disease" and eczema. Air conditioning is an indispensable cooling tool in summer, but staying in an air-conditioned environment for a long time can easily lead to symptoms such as nasal congestion, headache, joint pain, fatigue, and other so-called "air conditioning disease" in the human body. Wei Wei suggested setting the air conditioning temperature between 22 ℃ and 26 ℃ to prevent sudden pore closure and prevent the spread of harmful effects; Control the room humidity between 30% and 60%; Avoid direct air conditioning on the human body, especially the neck, back, knee joints, Shenque acupoint, and Yongquan acupoint, to prevent damage to yang energy; Cover the navel and abdomen with a thin blanket while sleeping; Windows should be opened for ventilation every 2 to 3 hours when the air conditioner is turned on. A high temperature and high humidity environment can also make the skin prone to sweating and dampness, promoting the growth of bacteria and fungi. In addition, some people have weaker skin barriers, leading to eczema being more common in summer. Song Ping said that the occurrence of eczema is related to the dampness and heat in the body, invasion of wind pathogens, weak temperament, and imbalance of internal and external environment. For summer eczema, not only should skin symptoms be relieved, but also attention should be paid to regulating physical fitness, such as avoiding spicy and stimulating foods that are prone to dampness and heat, greasy and rich foods, seafood, etc., and eating more light and appetizing vegetables and fruits that promote digestion and dampness, in order to fundamentally prevent and control the development of the disease. (New Society)