In the "Sauna Mode" of the Dog Days, it is important to do the following eight things

After entering the dog days, all places enter "sauna mode" and the weather is hot and humid. What should we do during the dog days to benefit our health?

1. Drink plenty of water

In the hot summer, our bodies will be dehydrated. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water. You must replenish water or tea frequently. Drinking more water can also help our body detoxify, reduce the burden on the liver, and better nourish and protect the liver.

Drink less ice water, it is best to drink some cold boiled water, do not use some fruit juice, milk tea, carbonated drinks instead. During the dog days, adults with low physical activity levels should drink at least 2000 ml.

High temperatures cause the human body to lose a lot of water and minerals through sweating and urination, so the human body is prone to a series of problems caused by sodium, potassium, and magnesium deficiency. You should actively replenish water and replenish electrolytes when necessary.

2. Drink less alcohol

The weather is very hot and humid during the dog days of summer. Many people like to have a late-night snack. In addition to barbecue, drinking is inevitable. However, if we drink too much, it will cause damage to our liver. Because alcohol enters our stomach and intestines and is slowly broken down by the liver, if there is too much alcohol, the liver cannot break it down normally, causing some irreversible damage or even cancer.

3. Exercise appropriately

Try to avoid exercising in the sun, do not choose strenuous exercise, and do not exercise for too long. Remember to replenish water in time after exercise. For example, jogging, fast walking, cycling, playing badminton, swimming, Tai Chi, etc.

4. Eat less raw, cold or frozen food.

Don't eat too much ice cream. Eat green beans, lilies, cucumbers, bean sprouts, seaweed, watermelons, tomatoes, fish, duck meat, etc.

5. Don’t drink herbal tea to reduce fever at will.

One of the effects of herbal tea is that it is promoted as reducing internal heat. Not only is the composition of the street herbal tea itself unknown, some herbal tea shops also illegally add drugs such as acetaminophen into it. This type of drug is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in Western medicine that can relieve fever and pain. It is used for colds and fevers, and can also be used to relieve mild to moderate pain, such as headaches and toothaches.

If you take too much, it can cause serious liver damage and gastric bleeding.

If cephalosporin antibiotics are illegally added to herbal tea, it is equivalent to taking this type of medicine and you cannot drink alcohol or beverages containing alcohol.

Tips:

If you are sick, you should go to a regular medical institution for diagnosis and treatment and buy medicines at a regular pharmacy.

6. Being happy protects your liver.

First of all, we should pay attention to regulating emotions, maintaining an optimistic and cheerful attitude, and relieving stress. When you are under great pressure, you can relax in the nature with mountains and water, or talk to friends. This is conducive to the smooth regulation of liver qi, which not only makes you feel happy, but also keeps your body healthy.

7. Maintain a regular work and rest schedule.

Modern people have a richer and richer nightlife, especially in cities, where the streets are still bustling at 1 or 2 in the morning. Many people surf the Internet, play cards, and play with their mobile phones at home until they forget to go to bed. Lack of sleep has become a "killer" that seriously harms the health of the liver.

8. Eat healthy.

The combination of meat and vegetables can better ensure adequate protein sources. It is recommended to eat a low-fat, low-salt, and low-sugar diet, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. It is easy to lose appetite during the dog days, so increasing sourness and bitterness can help improve appetite and promote digestion.

The habit of eating supper is also very common in cities, and many people enjoy eating barbecue, hot pot, crayfish, etc. Eating too much fat will overload the liver and gallbladder, causing fat to accumulate in liver cells and not be metabolized, resulting in fatty liver.