Summer has just passed, which means that the hot summer season has begun. As the temperature continues to rise, people start to feel more and more stressed in their daily lives. If you're feeling restless, don't worry. Today, I'm here to share some knowledge about summer health tips and recipes for summer health soups.
1. Sleep Health
Regular and sufficient sleep not only helps the body maintain energy for work and study, but also strengthens the immune system. Therefore, sleep is crucial in the summer.
Experts suggest that in the hot summer, it is important to keep the bed clean to create a good sleeping environment and enhance the mood. During sleep, it is important to maintain good humidity and temperature, as well as good ventilation. In the summer, it is advisable to use finely crafted grass mats made from natural herbal plants or bamboo mats made from unique Chinese porcelain bamboo or wool bamboo as pillows.
For those who have trouble falling asleep at night, a timely nap can be a compensation. However, a nap of about 30 minutes to 1 hour is ideal, and should not be too long.
2. Diet Health
Due to the hot weather in summer, the diet should also adapt to the "right time and right place." Here, "right time" refers to the fact that the summer diet should consist mainly of foods produced in this season. "Right place" means that it is best to eat locally produced food, as there are differences in vegetables and fruits between regions, and consuming fruits and vegetables from other regions may cause discomfort.
1. Eat more melons and vegetables
In summer, with high temperatures, the body loses a lot of water and needs to be replenished in a timely manner. Melons and vegetables have high water content and have the effect of reducing blood pressure and protecting blood vessels.
2. Eat more cooling vegetables
They help generate body fluids, relieve thirst, cool down the body, and detoxify the body. Bitter gourd, watermelon, tomatoes, celery, lettuce, etc. are all considered cooling vegetables.
3. Eat more "antibacterial" vegetables
Summer is a season when diseases are prone to occur, especially intestinal infectious diseases. Therefore, it is advisable to eat more garlic, onions, leeks, etc., as they have the ability to kill and inhibit various bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
3. Exercise Health
Exercise is the most important guarantee for maintaining various vitality in the body. Nowadays, many people can correctly understand the benefits of exercise and actively participate in various sports activities. However, due to the high temperature and dryness in summer, there are some precautions to take when exercising.
Experts suggest that morning exercises should not be too early. Adequate sleep is important in summer, and exercising too early in the morning can lead to insufficient sleep, especially this summer with the World Cup taking place. Many people stay up late to watch the games, so it's important to ensure sufficient sleep.
Avoid excessive exercise. In summer, the high temperature causes significant energy and water consumption in the body. Excessive exercise without timely replenishment of water can easily cause physical damage. After exercise, do not cool down with cold drinks. Some people have a habit of consuming cold drinks after exercise. In fact, consuming cold drinks when the body temperature is high can harm the stomach. The best drink after exercise is warm saltwater.
Summer Health Tips
1. Pay attention to mental relaxation
As the saying goes, "A calm mind brings coolness." Therefore, a relaxed and peaceful state of mind is a prerequisite for summer health. It is important to remain calm when facing difficulties and maintain a peaceful and serene mood to prevent internal restlessness.
2. Pay attention to a light diet
In terms of diet, strive for light and delicious meals, eat more fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, and avoid fatty, sweet, and spicy foods. Consume more green beans, bitter gourd, cucumbers, celery, watermelons, tomatoes, lotus roots, lotus seeds, luffa, winter melons, etc. To quench thirst, drink more boiled water. Additionally, boiling green beans, chrysanthemums, honeysuckle, etc. to make soup or tea can replenish the body's water lost through sweating, cool down the body, and detoxify, providing relief from restlessness.
3. Pay attention to a cool living environment
The main cause of illness in summer comes from the heat, so it is best to live in cool and well-ventilated places. Open doors and windows in the room in the morning and evening for ventilation. When the outdoor temperature is higher than the indoor temperature at noon, close the doors and windows and draw the curtains. Use air conditioning and fans appropriately, but avoid excessive cooling to prevent cold-related illnesses and air conditioning-related illnesses.
4. Pay attention to appropriate exercise
Exercising in the summer can help the body adapt better to seasonal changes and temperatures. However, due to the heat in summer, exercise should not be too long. Generally, 20-30 minutes each time is sufficient to avoid excessive sweating and overheating, which can cause heat stroke. It is best to schedule exercise time after the sun sets.
5. Ensure sufficient sleep
Summer nights are hot and it is difficult to fall asleep or easy to wake up in the middle of the night. To ensure sufficient sleep, it is important to maintain regular sleeping habits, go to bed early and wake up early. Take appropriate naps to replenish sleep. Afternoon naps can relax the brain and body, beneficial for activities in the afternoon, and also a preventive measure against heat stroke.
