Preventing heatstroke during the dog days of summer

Release time : 03/27/2025 09:30:01

The first heatwave arrives as we enter the third of the hottest days of the year, bringing our beloved homeland to its most scorching mode.

Moreover, the first heat wave began on July 13th this year, and the last heat wave ended on August 22nd, totaling a span of 40 days. This marks an extra 10 days compared to last year's three-heat wave period! It feels like we are just one sprinkle of chili powder away from grilling! In this scorchingly hot three-heat wave season, moms remember to take proper precautions against the heat.

Here are some measures to prevent heatstroke during the hottest days of summer: 1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. 2. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to allow for easy air circulation. 3. Avoid direct sunlight and limit time spent outdoors in the sun. 4. Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply every two hours. 5. Take breaks from work or activities that require physical exertion and rest indoors. 6. Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to fuel your body with energy. 7. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you further. By following these simple tips, you can stay cool and comfortable during the hottest days of summer!

It's looking like the entire country will be in a state of sadness for the next two months, as everyone is mourning the death of "Hot" XX.

During the toughest days of the year, remember to take proper measures against summer heat for all moms out there.

It's important to take action promptly, let’s learn how to prevent heatstroke during the hottest days of the summer! Firstly, when it comes to going out in the sun, be sure to prepare sun protection gear. Additionally, try to avoid walking under the direct sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm, as this is the hottest part of the day, and the risk of heatstroke doubles compared to other times of the day. If you must go out during these hours, ensure proper protection, such as using an umbrella, wearing a hat, or sunglasses, and if possible, applying sunscreen.

Make sure you have plenty of water and drinks.

In addition, in the hot dog days, heatstroke prevention and cooling drugs such as Shidishui, Dragon and Tiger Ren Dan, and Wind Oil Essence must be kept with you in case of emergency use.

Try to use cotton, linen, and silk fabrics when you go out, and wear less chemical fiber clothing to avoid heat dissipation in time when sweating a lot, causing heat stroke.

The elderly, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, especially people with cardiovascular diseases, should reduce their outing activities as much as possible during the hot season.

2. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water, because thirst means that your body has lost water.

The ideal is to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day, depending on the temperature.

When you sweat a lot, it is advisable to take some salt water to replenish the lost salts from your body.

III. Maintain Adequate Sleep: With the summer heat and shorter daylight hours, high temperatures, and vigorous metabolism, there is a greater demand for energy, making it easy to feel fatigued.

Adequate sleep can relax the brain and body systems, facilitating work and learning as well as being a powerful preventative measure against heat exhaustion.

Additionally, the best bedtime is between 22:00 and 23:00, and the best time to wake up is between 5:30 and 6:30.

When sleeping, avoid lying under the air conditioner's outlet and electric fan, in order to prevent cold diseases and heat-induced illnesses.

4. Beware of emotional heat stroke. Relevant data shows that among the normal population, about 16% of people will experience "emotional heat stroke" during the dog days.

Emotional heat stroke, manifestations include: extreme carelessness, such as knocking over a thermos bottle and causing a burn accident.

I can't feel refreshed at work, easily excited or depressed, and I can't think quietly.

Liver fire also rises with the temperature, often causing trouble due to a trivial matter... Doctors warned that "emotional heat stroke" may cause accidents such as burns, arrhythmia, and elevated blood pressure.

Therefore, during the dog days, in addition to being prepared to prevent heat stroke, everyone should also pay attention to adjusting psychology and maintaining a good mental state.

Daily life should combine work and rest, eat a light diet, drink more water to regulate body temperature, eat more melons and vegetables, etc., to cool down your mood.

What is good to eat on a dog day? Recently, the saying that "you don't eat cold" has been widely circulated among fat friends. Is this saying scientific? What foods are suitable to eat on dog days? Let's take a look next! 1. Eat more bitter foods Bitter-tasting foods not only heat away, but also relieve heat and eliminate fatigue.

Therefore, during the heat season, eat bitter foods such as bitter gourd, bitter cabbage, and bitter buckwheat appropriately. It will not only keep the evil of heat and heat away from you, but also prevent heat stroke. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

2. Increase the intake of foods that clear heat and relieve summer heat, strengthen the spleen and remove dampness (eat less for those with deficiency of the spleen and stomach and weak constitution). It is a traditional food for relieving summer heat. In addition, lotus leaves, watermelon, lotus seeds, wax gourd, etc. also have good effects in clearing heat and relieving summer heat.

Job's tears and Coix seed have excellent nourishing the spleen effects, and are a great summer diet for patients with spleen deficiency.

3. Foods that nourish qi and nourish yin cannot be overlooked during the intense heat of Dazhu weather, which leads to excessive sweating and potential damage to qi and yin. At this time, people often experience "three-quarters of their health is weak."

Therefore, in addition to timely hydration, it is also important to frequently consume foods that nourish the body and are light in texture, such as Chinese yams, jujubes, sea cucumber, eggs, milk, honey, lotus root, black fungus, soy milk, lily porridge, chrysanthemum porridge, etc.

4. The demand for protein must be adequately met during the hot summer months when metabolism increases and energy expenditure rises. Therefore, the intake of protein should be appropriately increased to approximately 100-120 grams per day.

Proteins can be obtained from soy products, as well as from non-dairy sources such as chicken, duck, lean pork, and pigeon meat.

Things to Note on Dog Day Dear moms, you must remember to bring an umbrella when you go out on Dog Day! If you are not careful when you come home, your mother won't even know you! In addition, what else should I pay attention to during the dog days? Let's take a look next! 1. Beware of "emotional heat stroke" during dog days. Many people will develop various emotional problems during dog days: upset, anxious, irritable, etc. In fact, these are all manifestations of emotional heat stroke.

The high temperature in summer can easily make people irritable and tired. Therefore, in addition to preventing heatstroke in the dog days, we should also be wary of emotional heatstroke.

So, how to prevent emotional heat stroke? It is recommended to keep a good mood, pay attention to the recuperation of your mind, rest at ease, and not be impatient when encountering small things.

Once you experience "emotional heatstroke," it's recommended to close your eyes and take deep breaths to alleviate your unease.

II. During the three hottest days of summer, health maintenance varies according to individual constitutions. A person with a balanced constitution is plump and well-proportioned, has clear eyes, and is full of energy. Their principle of adjustment is to harmonize yin and yang, unblock Qi and blood, and promote metabolism. There are no obvious dietary restrictions for them.

Individuals with a Phlegm-Dampness constitution typically exhibit symptoms of obesity and heaviness in the waist and abdomen, accompanied by fatigue. Adjustment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi, and dietary habits should include foods that strengthen the stomach, promote qi flow, and activate blood circulation such as dried tangerine peel, rose flowers, jasmine flowers, and hawthorn.

Individuals with Yin Deficiency constitution often feel cold and their limbs are not warm. They often experience coldness in the lower back and knees, etc. Tonifying this constitution should focus on warming the spleen and kidneys, and one should eat warm-natured foods such as litchi, longan, mutton, dog meat, etc.

Individuals with Qi Deficiency have symptoms such as fatigue in the limbs, lax muscles, and a lack of interest in physical activity. Tonifying should primarily focus on nourishing the spleen and lungs, while also being cautious to avoid exposure to wind pathogens. Dietary choices should include substances that are mild and warm in nature, such as Chinese yam, longan meat, and lotus seeds.

III. During the hottest days of summer, one should eat light and bland food, and also consume more "bitter" foods. It is essential to maintain a light diet during the hottest days of summer and pay attention to hygiene to avoid summer-related infectious diseases.

At the same time, one should consume more bitter foods, such as bitter gourd and bitter vegetable, which can clear heat and remove summer dampness, strengthen the spleen, open the stomach, and enhance appetite to alleviate discomfort.

Additionally, during the hottest part of the summer, when the temperature is high and metabolism is faster, it is necessary to consume adequate amounts of protein, suggesting a daily intake of approximately 100 grams to 120 grams.

IV. During the hottest part of summer, it is best to avoid going out in the midday sun to prevent heatstroke. The best time for outdoor activities during this period is avoided to reduce the risk of heatstroke.

At the same time, there should also be some regular anti-heat medicines such as people's pills, ten drops, cool oil and huoxiang zhengyishou.

Generally speaking, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the UV index is the highest and it is prone to heat stroke. It is best for everyone to reduce outdoor activities during this period.

If you must go out, it is recommended to take appropriate measures against the sun, such as using a parasol, wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

The Three Fever days are when the hottest weather occurs, appearing between Xiao Shui and the beginning of the Autumn.

The hottest period of the summer is calculated by lunar calendar, and it is in the middle or late July to early August.

The duration of the hottest part of summer, known as "the sweltering heat," varies annually and its length also differs. It is necessary to consult a calendar to determine the exact date.

The 2015 triple heat season, which began on July 13th and ended on August 21st, spanned a total of 40 days. This year's triple heat season is 10 days longer than last year's, earning it the nickname "Triple Heat Plus Edition" among netizens.

Is it beneficial to apply the "Three Fever" paste during the Three Fever period? With temperatures soaring, the scene of applying the "Three Fever" paste at various traditional Chinese medicine hospitals is even more intense.

I heard that Sanfu paste can stimulate the body's integrity and strengthen the body.

For a time, young and old, one after another joined the army of applying, and even some young people and white-collar workers were eager to try.

So, how about putting up a post on a dog day? Let's take a look at it below! Sanfu paste is not a treasure to strengthen the body. It is best not to apply it for people without symptoms.

In addition, even if there are some discomforts, one cannot expect the Tripe Powder to cure all ailments.

In fact, Tripe-fang can only be used for diseases with yang deficiency manifestations, which often have the characteristics of exacerbating when exposed to cold and relieving pain upon exposure to heat.

Additionally, if children wish to apply moxibustion plasters, they should ideally visit the hospital in advance for a check-up to determine whether they are suitable for the treatment.

This is mainly because the child's skin is relatively delicate and may not be able to tolerate the irritation of the medication.

Secondly, since children are too young to express their discomfort clearly, this could also affect the safety of treatment.

Finally, the following four situations should not apply tri-chime patches: 1. Pregnant women.

Many topical medications may be unsafe for pregnant women.

2. Individuals allergic to the drug.

3. Severe skin diseases, such as skin blisters, furuncle and skin damage.

4. Patients in the attack period of the disease, such as acute pharyngitis, fever, yellow phlegm, acute attack period of chronic asthma, etc.

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If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.