Many people can't stand the high temperature in summer, especially when the temperature rises, it is easy to feel restless and irritable. Some even become anxious and develop diseases. So how can we safely get through the hot summer days? Below, I will introduce four light and healthy methods to help everyone survive the scorching summer.
1. Keep your mind calm and clear
In the scorching summer, the intense heat can make people feel tired, irritable, and uncomfortable. It is important to keep your mind calm and peaceful, which is the first priority for maintaining health.
2. Eat light and simple
In the hot summer, it is advisable to avoid eating high-fat, spicy, and greasy food that may cause heatiness. Eating light and simple food can help clear heat, relieve summer heat, reduce sweating, and replenish fluids. Fresh vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bitter melons, winter melons, loofahs, and watermelons are not only nutritious but also help prevent heatstroke. Chrysanthemum tea, sour plum soup, mung bean juice, lotus seed porridge, lotus leaf porridge, and preserved egg porridge can also help relieve summer heat, quench thirst, and stimulate appetite.
3. Seek tranquility in leisure activities
In the hot summer, it is not advisable to travel long distances. It is best to find tranquility nearby. In the early morning, when the first light of dawn appears and the cool breeze blows, you can take a walk by the stream or in the garden, practice qigong or do health exercises. This can make you feel refreshed and mentally clear. In the evening, taking a leisurely walk along the riverside or lakeside can also bring tranquility to the mind and relieve discomfort and summer heat. At night, in a sparsely populated, cool room, listening to music, watching TV, or inviting friends for tea and chat can also be enjoyable and relaxing. It is good to occasionally experience the nightlife of modern cities, go to nightclubs, dance halls, or KTV for some fun, as it can enrich your life. However, it is not advisable to do it too often. Especially for the elderly, they should be cautious, as it can be exhausting and lead to sadness when they indulge too much.
4. Keep the living space cool
In the early morning and evening, when the indoor temperature is low, you should open the doors and windows to ventilate. At noon, when the outdoor temperature is higher than indoors, it is advisable to keep the doors and windows closed and draw the curtains. A cool environment can bring peace and tranquility to the mind.
Although summer should be light, it doesn't mean we should drink ice water or take cold showers. The so-called light and healthy lifestyle in summer actually refers to having a light state of mind and being in a light environment.
