Today at 17:14
We will usher in the summer solstice
The summer solstice
The summer solstice is the tenth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms
It is also the fourth solar term of summer
"The best is the ultimate"
Midsummer begins with this
"Time knows the birth of summer, and all things grow freely"
The summer solstice
The best scenery of the year is the best
The lotus leaves touching the sky
outline the most graceful outline of this season
The breeze croaks in the middle of the night, the cicadas chirp and the frogs chirp
Play the sound of summer The most gorgeous variation in the song
Floating melons and sunken plums and cattail leaf fans on rattan chairs
Whispering softly and looking up at the starry sky
Dancing in the summer lotus wind
Some coolness comes from the heart
Feixi County Fengle Town Ten Thousand Mu Lotus Base Li Yu/Photography
Folk There is a saying:
"After eating noodles at the summer solstice, one day will be shorter."
On the day of the summer solstice
the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer
It is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere
And the daylight hours get longer as you go north
After that
the daylight hours get longer The short nights get longer
until the autumnal equinox, the average
Colorful tomatoes in Yanghuang Village, Zhuxiang Town, Changfeng County Li Yu/photo
In the hot summer, although there is scorching heat
, for farmers
it is both suffering and a gift
As the proverb goes
"The summer solstice is not hot and the grains are not harvested"
At this time
peasants are busy with "three summers"
Field management, fertilizing and weeding
Looking forward to a good harvest in the golden autumn
Source: Xuexi Qiangguo Photography: Cao Qingsheng
The year of the summer solstice Halfway through
A wisp of breeze is cool and refreshing
At this time
The sun is shining on the earth
The grass is bearing its seeds
The wind is shaking its leaves
Everything is just in time
Tens of thousands of lotus flowers in Fengle Town, Feixi County Base Li Yu/photo
10 key points of summer solstice health maintenance
1 Eat a light diet, eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
The climate is hot during the summer solstice, the diet should be light, not fat, sweet and thick. Eat more whole grains to cool the body, and do not overeat heat Sexual food , so as not to increase heat; eat cold fruits and melons in moderation, and do not overeat to avoid damage to the spleen and stomach.
2 The living environment should be cool.
The living room should be cool. The outdoor temperature is low in the morning and evening. Doors and windows should be opened for ventilation. When the outdoor temperature is higher than indoors at noon, it is advisable to close doors and windows and draw curtains. The color of clothes should be light as far as possible, and the fabrics of clothes should be made of cotton and linen.
3 Avoid eating raw or cold foods at night
Summer nights are short, so be careful not to eat raw, cold, or sticky foods at night, otherwise symptoms such as abdominal distension, vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
4 Go to bed late and get up early and take a nap
Daily maintenance should comply with the changes in nature when Yang is strong and Yin is weak. It is advisable to go to bed late and get up early, while the elderly and weak should go to bed early and get up early. From this day on, you must take a nap. During the summer solstice, yin arises. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the noon nap uses yang to nourish yin, and the zijue uses yin to nourish yang. As long as you can close your eyes for a while, you can achieve a good yin nourishing effect.
5 Drink more water
During the summer solstice, the temperature is high, and a large amount of water is lost in the human body. If water is not replenished in time at this time, the body's blood volume will be reduced, and the brain will have insufficient blood supply, causing headaches and dizziness.
6 Rest and regulate the mind
According to the five elements theory of traditional Chinese medicine , summer is the season for nourishing the heart, and it should be "always like ice and snow in the heart", that is, "the heart is naturally cool when it is calm". Listening to slow music is a good way to regulate your breath. Soothing music can help slow down your breathing and give your heart a rest.
7 Bathing with warm water
Taking a bath with warm water can reduce the excitability of the nervous system, expand blood vessels on the body surface, accelerate blood circulation, improve the nutrition of skin and tissues, reduce muscle tension, eliminate fatigue, improve sleep, and enhance resistance.
8 Avoid sleeping at night and being cool
Do not sleep at night and turn on the air conditioner all night long. This habit can easily lead to colds, facial paralysis, joint pain, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which can cause serious damage to the body.
9 Proper exercise
The best time to exercise is in the early morning or evening when the weather is cooler. The venue can be at a place with fresh air such as rivers, lakes, parks and courtyards. The exercise items include walking, Tai Chi , It is better to do broadcast gymnastics , but strenuous exercise is not suitable.
0 Take sun protection measures when going out
Avoid exposure to strong sunlight. When going out, you should take sun protection measures, such as holding an umbrella, wearing a sun hat, applying sunscreen, etc.; keep Rendan, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water , with you. Ten drops of water , cooling oil, etc.
I hope that the remaining half of the life will be warm and the lotus fragrance is warm and the rain will bring coolness
All the good things will come as promised
Editor / Sun Chaohui
Drawing / Cai Songlin
Information / Hefei People's Government Release Taicang Release
