Moxibustion and health care during the dog days of summer

1. Benefits of moxibustion during the Dog Days

The first major benefit of moxibustion during the Dog Days:

Relieves summer heat, removes dampness, dispels cold, and reduces fire. . Traditional Chinese medicine says: "The root of deficient fire and evil fire is the evil of cold and dampness. Where there is cold, there must be fire, and where there is fire, there must be cold." This is the fundamental reason why friends who are prone to getting angry are prone to inflammation. In traditional Chinese medicine, the basic method for treating various types of inflammation is to remove cold and dampness. If the cold evil is not removed, the inflammation will not heal. When the pure yang of moxibustion and the yang of Tianshi are at their strongest, the double yang is injected into the body. After the cold and damp evils are expelled, people will not feel stuffy or irritable in a hot environment.

The second biggest benefit of moxibustion in the dog days of summer is:

No matter how hot the weather is, the body and mind are extremely comfortable. Moxibustion can replenish vitality and yang energy. In short, the sign of sufficient vitality is that you are not afraid of heat in summer, and do not like cold wind, cold drinks, etc. They are not afraid of the cold in winter, have high energy, strong endurance, pain tolerance, stress resistance and strong impact force. These are also true health characteristics. This feeling cannot be experienced by any other treatment, conditioning, health care, supplements, etc. Therefore, ancient doctors often used "miraculous" to describe the efficacy and role of moxibustion.

The third major benefit of moxibustion in the Dog Days:

Moxibustion in the Dog Days can cure diseases quickly and is an opportunity to eradicate the root causes of all diseases. In the summer when yang energy is at its strongest, moxibustion and the pure yang of moxa fire act on the human body's lesions, removing all cold and dampness and opening up the meridians.

The fourth major benefit of moxibustion during the dog days:

Prolonging life. Imperial physician Dou Cai said in "Bian Que Xin Shu": "Madam's true energy is the master of the whole body. Strong true energy will make people strong, weak true energy will make people sick, and true energy loss will cause people to die. The method of nurturing the Yang to protect life and prolong life is , Ai Zhuo ranks first. "Zhenyuan is vitality and Yang Qi. Therefore, vitality is the foundation of life, the foundation of health, the foundation of longevity, and the foundation of merit.

The fifth major benefit of moxibustion in the dog days of summer:

The opportunity to cultivate the mind and character. During summer moxibustion, the human body is in the season of dispersion. The yang energy of the weather and the pure yang energy of moxibustion enter the human body. Then, the evil spirits such as wind, cold, dampness, heat, dryness, and fire are driven out by the dual yang energy of heaven and earth. Outside the body, therefore, the blood becomes purer and purer, the body becomes relaxed, the mind gradually broadens, the pain gradually relieves, and the wisdom increases. Therefore, moxibustion during the Dog Days can not only cure diseases, but also strengthen the body and mind. It truly cultivates the mind and nature.

2. Questions and answers on moxibustion during the dog days of dog days

What is summer treatment for winter diseases?

Summer treatment for winter diseases originates from the "Huangdi Neijing" puts forward "nourishing yang in spring and summer, Nourish yin in autumn and winter." Dog Days is the hottest time in summer, and it is also the time when the human body's yang energy is at its strongest, especially the "Dog Days". At this time, the body's meridians are full of energy and blood, and the pores are open, which is conducive to the absorption of medicines. At this time, when treating certain cold diseases, you can use heat to treat cold to the maximum extent, encourage Yang Qi, dispel cold Qi in the body, and adjust Yin and Yang, thereby achieving the effect of reducing the frequency of winter onset or completely curing the disease.

What diseases are most suitable for moxibustion treatment during the Dog Days?

Moxibustion during the “Dog Days” can increase the body’s immune function and is an ideal treatment for asthma, chronic bronchitis, and allergic rhinitis. , chronic tonsillitis, recurrent colds, chronic gastritis, chronic colitis, rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis, frozen shoulder, cervical spondylosis, low back and leg pain, chilblains, cold hands and feet, cold uterus in women, and deficiency of the spleen and stomach. Good timing.

Why does the time of the Dog Days change every year?

The Dog Days in 2015 start on July 13, 2015 in the Gregorian calendar and on May 28 in the lunar calendar, 2015.

June 21 is the "summer solstice" solar term, which means that the hottest summer is coming. An old Chinese medicine practitioner reminds us that the summer solstice is just a "warm-up" and the real midsummer will begin on July 18th. This year’s Dog Days last for 30 days, 10 days less than last year.

The summer solstice is not only the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere, it also determines the length of the dog days of the year.

The Dog Days start from the third Geng day after the summer solstice, which is called Chufu (10 days); the fourth Geng day after the summer solstice is called Zhongfu (10 days, there are also 20 days), and the first Geng day after the Beginning of Autumn It is the last period (10 days), and then the seasonal changes begin to enter autumn.

Fu means hiding. According to the text of "Historical Records", "A person who lurks hides to avoid midsummer." "Three Volts" refers to the collective term for the first, middle and last volts, which is about the period from mid-July to mid-August. The lunar calendar created in ancient China uses the heavenly stems and earthly branches to arrange the year, month, and day. The heavenly stems are composed of ten characters: A, B, Bing, Ding, Wuji, Geng, Xin, Rengui, and the earthly branches are composed of twelve characters: Zichou, Yinmao, Chen, Wuwei, Youxuhai.

As the hottest day of the year, there is no fixed time when the Dog Days come. Instead, it occurs between the minor heat and the great heat every year. The predecessors had different opinions on the arrival of the Dog Days based on the climate rules of the lunar calendar in my country. A rough algorithm was developed, and the method of counting days with stems and branches was used to "determine:" the third Geng day after the summer solstice is the first day (first day), the fourth day is the middle day (two days), and the first day after the beginning of autumn is the last day. (three volts), each volt has ten days to thirty days. "In some years, "Zhongfu" has twenty days, so there are forty days."

According to regulations, the third "Geng Day" starting from the "Summer Solstice" day is Entering the ambush, and is regarded as the first day of the "first ambush", the fourth "geng day" is designated as the first day of the "middle ambush"; the first "geng day" counting from the "beginning of autumn" is the day of the "last ambush" On the first day, the second Geng day is designated as Chufu, which means the end of Futian.

Why is the Dog Day the best time to treat internal diseases externally and treat winter diseases in the summer?

Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the Dog Day is the hottest period of the year and the best time for the human body. When the Yang Qi is the strongest, the Qi and blood tend to the surface of the body and the pores open, which is especially conducive to the penetration of Sanfu Tie medicine and the external drive of evil Qi.

The use of acupoint application therapy on Dog Days is especially suitable for people with Yang deficiency constitutions such as recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, chronic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Patients are more effective. What matters need to be paid attention to when treating winter diseases in summer with Sanfu Patch?

The first thing to pay attention to is to maintain the continuity of Sanfu Patch treatment

Generally speaking, diseases that are prone to occur in winter are Symptoms are not obvious in summer, or there are no symptoms at all, so the effect of dog days patch treatment will not appear until winter. Some patients with chronic diseases who go to the hospital to try patching with the attitude of giving it a try give up continuous treatment after not seeing immediate effects, making it difficult to recover from the disease, which is not advisable.

Second, we must adhere to the fixed course of treatment for Sanfu patch treatment.

Winter diseases are treated in summer. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Sanfu is a course of treatment. For patients with chronic diseases, they generally need continuous application treatment for 3 years, that is, 3 courses of treatment. Only by adhering to the course of treatment can the efficacy of the medicine be maintained; the body's meridians can be in a state of continuous excitement and stress, and the elimination of disease pathogens can maintain intensity and inertia. Therefore, Chinese medicine recommends that patients with chronic diseases who receive the treatment of Winter Diseases and Summer Treatment with Three-Day Patch should exercise some restraint in their living habits even in the dog days of summer. the best results.

An old Chinese medicine practitioner reminds the public that during the period from the summer solstice to the summer solstice, the public should pay attention to preventing heatstroke and reduce unnecessary outings as much as possible. If they go out, they should take protective measures. Pay attention to timely replenishing water, often drink cold boiled water, summer tea, sour plum soup, mung bean soup, beverages, etc.; eat more bitter and acidic foods in your diet. Avoid overexertion and ensure adequate rest and sleep.

3. Three-volt moxibustion--after moxibustion, you must know the various body reactions!

1. Sweating: It is a manifestation of skin detoxification. You may feel sweaty during moxibustion, and you may sweat after moxibustion. This phenomenon may last for several days or longer.

2. Red rash: When some people sweat for a period of time, they will start to develop red rashes and hard bumps, which is also a manifestation of detoxification. Generally, if moxibustion is continued, the rash will gradually disappear. Once it goes away, the hard pimples can be massaged with moxibustion, and they will slowly disappear. This is also a phenomenon of skin detoxification.

3. Urinating excessively: Some people urinate excessively after moxibustion, which is also a sign of expelling toxins from the urethra. At this time, you should drink more water. Don’t worry, these phenomena will gradually disappear. Generally, Frequent urination after moxibustion may indicate that the kidneys and urinary system are not in good condition, and in women, it may indicate gynecological problems.

4. Diarrhea: Some people have diarrhea frequently, and their stools are extremely smelly. This is also a reaction to expel disease gas. Those who have this kind of reaction generally have gastrointestinal problems, or should pay attention to the occurrence of tumors.

5. Sore throat, toothache, etc.: Some people will have sore throat, toothache, etc. At this time, drink more water or cook some mung bean porridge to drink. In severe cases, you can stop moxibustion and wait for these symptoms. After it has passed, if you continue moxibustion, the above symptoms may still occur. Generally, after a few repetitions, there will be no symptoms of internal heat.

6. Fever: This symptom usually occurs in first-time moxibustion patients. It doesn’t matter. Drink plenty of water. You can use moxibustion and scraping cups on the Du Meridian and Bladder Meridian to reduce fever and reduce anger.

7. The original chronic diseases will recur: When the vitality gathers in the organs after moxibustion, the disease often finds its own way out. These ways out are not necessarily designed by us, but are caused by the disease. The path of evil is its own habit; but the elimination of disease is not dependent on our will, it will find its own way out.

8. Dizziness, tinnitus, and vertigo: Some reactions may cause dizziness, tinnitus, or dizziness. If you encounter such a reaction, you can stop and rest for a few days. If this reaction persists for a long time, prick blood or scrape the Dazhui point, this reaction will gradually disappear. Some people will repeat this reaction 2-3 times and gradually adapt to it.

9. The shifting sensation of moxibustion: This is a good reaction, implying the smoothness of the meridians.

10. Gynecological diseases: During moxibustion, some gynecological diseases will have brown discharge, some will have watery discharge, and some will have pus-like discharge. These are all Moxibustion helps regulate and reduce inflammation. Generally, after a period of time, these secretions will gradually decrease. If there are gynecological diseases such as fibroids, effusion, and cysts, there will be discharge of rotten meat, blood clots, blood, etc. during the menstrual period. This should be the decomposition of the fibroids, effusion, and cysts.

11. Expelling cold: Some people will experience cold limbs after moxibustion. This is the reaction of cold air on the body surface after moxibustion. In some cases, the cold air in the internal organs is expressed on the body surface. This reaction It is more serious in winter and spring. If you have this kind of reaction, it means that the body's yang deficiency is severe, and moxibustion needs to be continued. The time of moxibustion can be appropriately extended, and at the same time, it can be combined with auxiliary treatments such as scraping or massage to expel the cold evil as soon as possible. Generally in the dog days of summer, this reaction can disappear. However, if the cold evil is not eliminated from the body, this reaction will still occur in other seasons, so it is important to persist in moxibustion.

12. Inflammation after moxibustion: manifested as dry mouth, red and swollen gums, dizziness, etc. In autumn and winter, it is easier to get internal heat after moxibustion. Moxibustion is good at tonifying yang. After moxibustion, the yin and yang in the body are temporarily broken, and the yang qi rises, which is manifested as symptoms of internal heat. This is generally a normal phenomenon. Pay attention to the following points:

1. Appropriate control The firepower and time of moxibustion can be flexibly controlled according to the degree of deficiency and cold in your body.

2. Drink more warm water before and after moxibustion. Moxibustion belongs to fire and can accelerate metabolism and body fluid circulation. It is very important to properly replenish water. Warm water is suitable.

3. If you feel like you are suffering from internal heat, you can apply moxibustion to Yongquan, Taixi, or soak your feet in salt water to draw down the internal heat, and pay attention to a light diet.

13. Blisters after moxibustion: Blisters after moxibustion, including blisters and pus bubbles, are mostly caused by moxibustion to a certain extent to expel cold evil, and many occur unknowingly after moxibustion (scalds) (Except); soaking and removing evil spirits indicates that the moxibustion is effective. You can prick it with a needle and continue moxibustion on the affected area every day. Moxibustion can sterilize and promote healing, and generally does not require bandaging; you can also prick the moxa with a needle and then remove it. Apply ash directly to the blisters. During this period, water may continue to drain out. The recovery time varies from person to person, but it usually takes between one week and two weeks. During this period, try not to touch the affected area with water.

14. The skin is itchy after moxibustion: If this happens at the beginning of moxibustion, it means that the wind evil is on the surface of the body. Sometimes this happens after moxibustion for a period of time, which means that the wind evil is deeper and is caused by moxibustion. Effective performance can be relieved by insisting on moxibustion.

What are the benefits of moxibustion?

1. The first major benefit of moxibustion in the dog days of summer is to relieve heat, remove dampness, dispel cold, and reduce fire.

When the pure yang of moxibustion and the yang of Tianshi are at their strongest, the double yang is injected into the body. After the cold and damp evils are expelled, people will not feel stuffy or irritable in a hot environment.

2. The second biggest benefit of moxibustion in the dog days of summer is: no matter how hot the weather is, the body and mind are extremely comfortable.

This means that the vitality and yang energy are sufficient, not afraid of the cold in winter, have sufficient firepower, high energy, strong endurance, pain tolerance, and strong resistance to pressure and impact.

3. The third major benefit of moxibustion in the dog days is that it can cure diseases quickly and provide an opportunity to eradicate the root causes of all diseases.

Cold is the root of all diseases, dampness is the mother of all diseases, wind is the first of all diseases, and fire is the flower of all diseases. In the summer when yang energy is strongest, moxibustion and the pure yang of moxa fire act on the human body's lesions to remove all cold and dampness and open up the meridians.

4. The fourth major benefit of moxibustion in the dog days of summer is longevity.

Imperial physician Dou Cai said in "Bian Que Xin Shu": "The madam's true energy is the master of the whole body. If the true energy is strong, the person will be strong, if the true energy is weak, the person will get sick, and if the true energy is lost, the person will die. , the method of nurturing Yang, protecting life and prolonging life, moxibustion is the first.”

5. The fifth benefit of moxibustion in the dog days is to cultivate the mind and nature, and it is also the most effective time.

Moxibustion in Dog Days can not only cure diseases, but also strengthen the body and mind. It truly cultivates the mind and nature.

Who is moxibustion suitable for?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that people with Yang and Qi deficiency are more suitable for acupuncture therapy. Most people who are sick have Yang deficiency constitution. Mugwort is warm in nature and belongs to pure Yang. Moxibustion can warm and dredge meridians, remove cold and dampness, and replenish the human body's yang energy.

The overall characteristics of Qi deficiency: insufficient vitality, with fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating and other symptoms of Qi deficiency as the main characteristics. Physical characteristics: Muscles are soft and loose.

The overall characteristics of yang deficiency constitution: insufficient yang qi, with cold symptoms such as fear of cold and lukewarm hands and feet as the main characteristics. Physical characteristics: Muscles are soft and loose.

How to remove moisture in the dog days of summer

1. Do steaming

During the dog days of summer, the pores of the skin are open, and it is better to get moisture. To drain it out, it is recommended to do steaming. Because steaming can speed up the body's metabolism and expel all the dirt deep in the pores. Similarly, the moisture in the body will be discharged from the body along with sweat, thereby reducing the moisture in the body.

However, one thing to note is that some people will feel weak and have no energy after doing steaming. At this time, you should drink some citrus water (which contains a lot of potassium) or light salt water. This is to make up for the potassium and salt lost due to excessive sweating, and at the same time, it can also add some calcium to the body.

In addition, steaming is not suitable for women during their menstrual period. Because the lower body bleeds, it is easy to cause discomfort. If you perform sweat steaming, the whole body will feel hot and dry, which will only make the body more uncomfortable. Weak women are more likely to faint if they sweat.

2. Soak your feet more

It is a good habit to soak your feet in hot water. Choosing the right method to soak your feet can warm the body and speed up the blood circulation of the body. In particular, it can promote Blood circulation in the feet. By soaking your feet in hot water, the body will sweat and the pores will open. At this time, the damp and cold air in the body will be slowly discharged from the body, thereby eliminating moisture.

It’s very hot in the dog days of summer, so some people don’t dare to soak their feet, because soaking their feet in hot water will make their whole body sweat and make the whole person feel hot. When you soak your feet on a hot day, you will feel hotter and hotter. But if you have a lot of moisture, you should insist on soaking your feet in hot water no matter how hot the weather is. Of course, although it is said to soak your feet in hot water, the water temperature of the foot bath should be 40℃. It should not be too hot to avoid scalding your feet.

What to do to get rid of dampness before going to bed

1. Don’t turn on the air conditioner

It’s very hot in the dog days of summer. Many people are used to turning on the air conditioner to sleep, but doing so does not It is not conducive to removing dampness. On the contrary, it can easily lead to accumulation of moisture in the body. Because the body's skin temperature will rise in hot weather, causing the pores to open. And if you leave the air conditioner on all night, the cold air blown out will enter the human body, causing the body to accumulate a lot of moisture.

So, don’t turn on the air conditioner all the time before going to bed, especially not all night. If it's really hot and you need to turn on the air conditioner, remember to turn it on at a scheduled time, otherwise you'll easily catch a cold in the middle of the night.

2. Don’t drink alcohol

During the dog days of summer, many people like to drink cold beer. A bottle of cold beer will make you feel particularly refreshed. However, this approach is harmful to your health, because drinking alcohol after a meal will cause a large amount of moisture to accumulate in the body, which will affect the body's ability to discharge moisture.

Therefore, cold beer is very harmful to the body and can easily bring moisture to the body. You should avoid drinking it less during the dog days of summer, and it is best not to drink it at all. Especially after chilling the beer, don’t drink it as soon as you take it out. Not only beer, but also all drinks, it is best not to drink them chilled or with ice. To prevent a large amount of damp and cold air from invading the body and causing great discomfort to the body.