Some people experience symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting in the summer. Despite visiting the hospital for check-ups, no problems are found. These symptoms disappear when the weather cools down. This condition is commonly known as "summer nausea." What can be done to alleviate these symptoms and what are the causes? Let's find out.
What causes summer nausea?
Climate factors
During the peak of summer and early autumn, temperatures often exceed 30 degrees Celsius, creating a hot and humid environment that can easily damage the spleen and stomach. Weakness in the spleen and stomach is often manifested as symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The heat also makes people irritable, increases sweating, and depletes body fluids, leading to a loss of appetite and dizziness.
Physical factors
People with poor gastrointestinal function are more susceptible to discomfort if they do not pay attention to their diet and damage their intestines and stomach. When the digestive and absorptive function of the intestines and stomach is compromised, food cannot be smoothly digested and accumulates in the stomach, leading to feelings of discomfort and nausea.
Now that we understand the causes of summer nausea, what can we do to address this condition?
Eat small, frequent meals
People with poor digestion and a tendency to feel nauseous and vomit in the summer should follow the principle of eating small, frequent meals with a light diet. The digestive function of the intestines and stomach is already compromised in the summer, and consuming too much food at once can further burden the stomach. By adopting a small, frequent meal approach and eating until 60% full, the occurrence of nausea and vomiting can be alleviated.
Stick to a light diet
In the summer, it is advisable to eat light and avoid greasy and spicy foods. A light and gentle diet can protect the intestines and stomach, allowing for normal digestion and absorption. While spicy foods can increase appetite to some extent, they can also deplete the body's energy, leaving one feeling weak and without energy.
Consume appetizing and digestion-promoting foods
People who experience summer nausea can consume more appetizing and digestion-promoting foods. Bitter foods like bitter gourd can calm the mind, invigorate the spleen, improve appetite, and dishes like hawthorn porridge, mung bean porridge, and mint porridge have the effects of clearing heat and promoting digestion. Cold dishes like cucumber salad and tomato salad not only increase appetite but also provide the body with a large amount of vitamins.
Replenish fluids and salt
During the summer, excessive sweating leads to the loss of fluids and salt. It is important to drink more water to replenish fluids and salt, and prevent the excessive loss of potassium that can disrupt the body's metabolism, leading to fatigue and loss of appetite. Fruits and vegetables are ideal foods for replenishing fluids, salt, and potassium.
Recommended foods: strawberries, apricots, lychees, peaches, plums, and other fruits; vegetables such as greens, scallions, celery, and edamame are also rich in potassium. Tea also contains a good amount of potassium, so drinking tea on hot days can help cool down and replenish potassium.
