After the summer solstice, people start to feel tired and their mental state is not good. They often complain of fatigue, even if they have a normal routine and go to bed early and wake up early, they still feel drowsy. This symptom can affect your work and study, making you look extremely lazy. So how can we change this situation? Here are a few tips.
7 scientific ways to stay awake and not doze off. "Summer dozing" is also known as "summer fatigue" in medicine. It is caused by the expansion of the skin blood vessels and pores due to the increase in temperature in the summer. The diameter of the blood vessels increases, and the blood flow to the skin increases significantly, while the blood supply to the brain relatively decreases. As a result, the brain automatically adjusts its excitability to protect itself, causing drowsiness and sleepiness.
On the other hand, the metabolism of the human body accelerates in the summer, and the oxygen consumption increases. The brain temporarily cannot regulate its dependence on oxygen, resulting in temporary inability of the body to adapt to the environment and feeling tired and exhausted.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the tendency to doze off in summer is related to the characteristics of the climate. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the rainy season belongs to the late summer and is a season dominated by "dampness". The "damp evil" can cause spleen deficiency and dampness obstruction, dizziness, fatigue, poor appetite, and easy tiredness.
Pressing the fist to release fatigue
Make a fist and place it on the back of the head, near the center of the neck. Close your eyes and tilt your head back to release fatigue.
Applying peppermint oil or a peppermint stick can refresh the mind. The aroma of peppermint can also relieve heat.
Hot stone massage for neck comfort
Place a warm and smooth stone in hot water, and then slide the stone gently along the shoulder and neck line.
Tapping with fingertips to drive away fatigue
(1) When feeling dizzy, gently tap the head with the fingertips. Start by tapping the top of the head, and then divide the back of the head into two areas and tap gently. Pay attention to the gentle force, otherwise it will make you feel more dizzy.
(2) Tap the thymus gland, which is from the bottom of the neck to the nipple, with the fingertips to relieve chest tightness and stagnation.
Dry brushing for invigorating health. Use your hands to brush the body from the limbs towards the heart about ten times. Pay attention to rotating the arms and brushing the entire arm. The legs are divided into two areas: from the ankles to the knees and from the thighs to the buttocks, use the same method to brush each area about ten times.
Smelling essential oils for a clear mind
When the air is stuffy and makes you feel drowsy and unclear, smell essential oils from tree leaves or oils with a cool and refreshing scent like camphor and rosemary. Scents like lemon, lemongrass, citrus, and grapefruit also have a strong refreshing effect.
Soaking feet in coarse salt to recover energy
When you get home, you can put 2-3 tablespoons of sea salt or rock salt and 3-4 drops of essential oil in warm water, mix well, and soak your feet. It is recommended to use lemon or lemongrass essential oil in summer.
