On dog days, a large number of netizens are starting to "sun their backs"? Listen to the doctor's reminder

Recently, a trend of "sunbathing on the back" has sparked attention online. The popular "planting grass" strategy believes that this is a "free" moxibustion "that can dispel cold and dampness, lose weight, and so on

Recently, a trend of "sunbathing on the back" has sparked attention online. The popular "planting grass" strategy believes that this is a "free" moxibustion "that can dispel cold and dampness, lose weight, and so on.

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Can sun drying your back really help maintain health? Netizens are arguing

The main purpose of the "sun drying on the back during the three summer days" mentioned by netizens is to nourish the yang, and the best experience time is during the first, middle, and last summer days. This is to allow the latent evil in the body to be expelled from the body, not only to drive away cold and keep warm, but also to alleviate depression, improve physical fitness, and improve skin tone.

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Searching for the key word "drying the back" on a "grass planting" platform, more than 3.57 million relevant notes were taken, and many netizens shared the experience of drying the back. In a video sharing of drying the back with 19000 reviews, the blogger wore a lengthened sunscreen, protected his head with an umbrella, and leaned on the Yoga mat. She said this was her second time to dry the back. During the sharing, she also reminded some precautions, such as not drying the back on an empty stomach.

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There are also celebrities who post back photos!

Is sunbathing really effective? Some netizens have expressed that they have indeed seen the effect.

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Some netizens expressed that improper back drying can easily cause heatstroke and sunburn, and not everyone's physique is suitable.

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Is there anyone who doesn't understand the discomfort in an air-conditioned room?

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Listen to the doctor's reminder

Many sharing netizens have mentioned that the main purpose of sunbathing on the back during the dog days is to nourish yang, which can help expel the underlying pathogens from the body. This not only helps to ward off cold and keep warm, but also relieves depression and improves physical fitness. Regarding this, Han Xiaoming, Director and Chief Physician of the Prevention and Treatment Center of Jiangsu Province Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, stated that from a health perspective, sun drying the back is useful. "Because we have two meridians on our back, one called the Du meridian and the other called the bladder meridian, which require the transpiration of yang qi to achieve results

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From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, with sufficient yang qi, there will be less cold and dampness. However, Dr. Han Xiaoming stated that,It is still necessary to judge based on personal physical condition when sunbathing on the back during the dog daysThree types of people are more suitable.

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Suitable for people who are already physically weak, such as a little girl who is afraid of the cold during her menstrual period, and feels very cold when the air conditioning blows after three hours. Secondly, it is suitable for people who are referred to as liver qi stagnation in traditional Chinese medicine. Thirdly, it is suitable for elderly people, and traditional Chinese medicine says that there will be corresponding deficiencies in both kidney qi, spleen qi, and liver qi in the body

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Doctor's reminder,The summer temperature is high and the sun is scorching, so it is important to control the time for sunbathing your back. The first time you sunburn your back is about 20 minutes, and increase the time in sequence. Generally, your physical condition should not exceed 30 minutes, and it is not recommended to sunburn your back for people who are allergic to ultraviolet rays and those with "three highs".

For example, from 6am to 9am, and from 4pm to 6pm, this time is more suitable for sunbathing. When sunbathing, you should also pay attention to using sunscreen

The doctor stated that,The dog days are the peak period of Yang Qi in nature, and this is also the best time to treat winter diseases in summer. If necessary, citizens can also try Sanfutie to improve their physique. In terms of diet, it is recommended to be light, juicy, and easy to digest. You can also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

Key points and taboos for sun drying the back

Professor Zhu Zhenhua, President of the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, said that close contact with the sun and the "Yuanyang" absorption of the sun's rays by drying the back can not only improve yang, upgrade physique, but also eliminate the old cold. But blindly following the wind to sun your back is not advisable! "In response, he pointed out the following key points and taboos for sun drying your back:

Key points:

(1) Suitable audience: people with deficiency cold constitution, excessive cold and dampness, as well as those who often have loose stools, diarrhea, and cold limbs.

(2) For the first time sunbathing your back, you should choose the sun from 8 to 9 am in the morning or after 3 pm in the afternoon, which can take about 20 minutes to understand your body's tolerance. If you feel comfortable and can still accept it, you can increase the time in sequence. Generally, it is recommended to sun for 30 to 60 minutes for physical fitness.

(3) After meals, it is recommended to rest for half an hour before sunbathing. If you don't eat lunch, sweating on your back and high temperatures can easily lead to hypoglycemia, dizziness, and other symptoms.

(4) There will be a lot of sweat in the process of sunbathing, and you need to supplement water in time. You can drink normal temperature Suanmeitang, Thua khiao tom namtan, and light salt water. At the same time, take warm water and heatstroke prevention drugs, such as Shidishui, Rendan, Fengyou essence, etc. for emergency use.

Taboos:

(1) People with UV allergies should not be exposed to sunlight; Patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and coronary heart disease should not be exposed to the sun; People with deficiency of both qi and yin or excessive yang constitution are prohibited from sunbathing; Elderly individuals should be cautious of exposure to the sun and be accompanied by family members; Pregnant women should not be exposed to the sun; After drinking, do not expose yourself to the sun.

(2) During the period of sweating after exposure to the sun, it is prohibited to blow and directly enter the air-conditioned room. Just getting hot in the sun, as soon as you enter the air-conditioned office, your entire yang will be shut down, causing chest tightness, nausea, and vomiting. This is caused by the blocked heat and no way out, and you need to immediately scrape, bleed, and release heat.

(3) After basking in the sun, it is best to avoid strong winds and cold water in a shaded area. Be sure to wait for the sweat to stop, prepare a coat, and then enter the air-conditioned room.

(4) It is not allowed to directly expose the head to sun on the back. The head belongs to the sun, and prolonged exposure will cause dizziness, heatstroke, and chest tightness. Suggest using an umbrella or a hat to cover your head.

(China Xiaokang WeChat official account, comprehensive CCTV WeChat official account, Qilu Evening News, Jiangsu News, Sanxiang Metropolis Daily)

Editor: Zhou Jingtao

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