What’s the truth behind the old saying, “It’s so hot after autumn?”

The last day of autumn is the first day after the beginning of autumn and the last day of dog days. It is commonly known as the "Autumn Tiger". The time of this year's last day is: August 16, 2018 - August 2018 25 days and 10 days. As the saying goes: "It's so hot after autumn." The weather temperature difference at this time is large. It's cooler in the morning and evening, but the sunshine is still intense during the day. If you can't guard against tigers in autumn, you won't be able to live well in autumn! So what should you pay attention to when keeping in good health?

1. Prevent autumn tigers. As the saying goes, "Fire burns in July and a half, and sweet-scented osmanthus steams in August." Because the heat in summer makes people sad the most, and the heat disturbs the mind. People often feel restless, restless, and have confused thoughts. At this time, in addition to still needing to strengthen heatstroke prevention and cooling, you should consciously avoid the interference of such bad emotions, so that you don't get annoyed when things happen, don't be impatient when dealing with things, feel happy, and feel comfortable. In addition, personal daily life should be reasonably arranged to ensure punctuality and regular life, ensure proper sleep and rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and improve the body's tolerance to high temperatures and resistance to "autumn tigers".

2. Pay attention to your diet. During this season, you need to eat in moderation and avoid gluttony or excess. It is advisable to eat light and nutritious foods, especially foods that can reduce heat and remove dampness. There is a saying among the people that "autumn melons are bad for the stomach." Most melons are cold in nature. Eating too much will damage the spleen and stomach, so you should stop in moderation. But you can eat more of some "fruits", such as longans, apples, pears, grapes, and peaches.

Eat sour food but not spicy food. "Within one year, don't eat ginger in autumn" is an ancient Chinese medicine saying, and it is also a summary of the personal experience of Chinese people for thousands of years. There are clear seasonal considerations for eating. Eat more sour things in autumn. Everyone knows the allusion of looking at plum blossoms to quench thirst. When it comes to sour things, body fluids in our mouths begin to secrete, which can get rid of dryness. In addition, honey has the effect of nourishing yin, moistening and nourishing the lungs, and what we need in autumn is Firmly protect lung yin. Autumn is already dry, so it is not advisable to eat spicy barbecue foods, including chili, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, green onion and wine, especially ginger.