【夏至日──善調節、多靜坐】 . 夏至是…

【夏至日──善調節、多靜坐】
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夏至是中國歷史上最早測定出的24節氣之一,這一天太陽運行至黃經90度,北半球的白晝達到全年最長,今年的夏至日在6月21日。
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夏天是養心的季節,《養生論》提到:「更宜調息靜心,常如冰雪在心,炎熱亦於吾心少減,不可以熱為熱,更生熱矣。」意思是說,在炎熱的夏天,應當調整呼吸,心神安靜,如果能想像著心中存有冰雪,便不會感到天氣那麼炎熱了,也就是我們常說的「心靜自然涼」,古人很早就懂得藉由觀想的方式來達到修身養心的目的。
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夏至後,氣溫逐漸升高,人體出汗量也會隨之增加,因此人體需水量大,適當喝些綠豆湯、淡鹽水,可以清涼降火,補充體液,切不可吃太多冷飲,損傷腸胃。天氣炎熱,人的消化功能相對較弱,可以多吃清淡爽口的食物,綠葉菜和瓜果類等水分多的蔬菜水果都是不錯的選擇。
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#夏至、#夏季養生、#心靜自然涼
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Summer Solstice – maintain a pleasant disposition, more meditative practices

The summer solstice is one of the first of 24 solar terms in Chinese history. On this day, the sun orbits to 90 degrees longitude, and regions in the northern hemisphere experience the longest day of the year. Summer solstice falls on June 21st this year.

Summer is the season for nourishing one’s heart. The Journal of Health references, “.. (to) moderate and regain a relaxed mindset; maintain a cool and “icy” demeanor; diminish the effects of the searing heat; reduce, do not aggravate the heat”. In essence, it means that during the intense heat of summer, one should regulate the breathing, maintain a calm mind and spirit, and visualize in the mind “ice and snow at the heart” to moderate against the heat. Like the common phrase, “serenity arises from a tranquil mind”, our ancestors have since early times understood the use of visualization as a technique to achieve health and spiritual benefits.

After summer solstice when the temperature gradually rises, perspiration from our body also increases correspondingly, thereby necessitating more water consumption. It is appropriate then to consume green bean soup and drink water sprinkled mildly with salt to cool and reduce the heat, and replenish bodily fluids. One must not consume too much cold beverages to the detriment of the intestines and the stomach. The hot weather inhibits the digestive function, thus one can consume light and refreshing food, such as green leafy vegetables and fruits, or those that have higher water content as part of a suitable diet.
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#SummerSolstice, #SummerHealthTips, #SerenityArisesFromTranquilMindrnrn【夏至日──善調節、多靜坐】
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夏至是中國歷史上最早測定出的24節氣之一,這一天太陽運行至黃經90度,北半球的白晝達到全年最長,今年的夏至日在6月21日。
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夏天是養心的季節,《養生論》提到:「更宜調息靜心,常如冰雪在心,炎熱亦於吾心少減,不可以熱為熱,更生熱矣。」意思是說,在炎熱的夏天,應當調整呼吸,心神安靜,如果能想像著心中存有冰雪,便不會感到天氣那麼炎熱了,也就是我們常說的「心靜自然涼」,古人很早就懂得藉由觀想的方式來達到修身養心的目的。
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夏至後,氣溫逐漸升高,人體出汗量也會隨之增加,因此人體需水量大,適當喝些綠豆湯、淡鹽水,可以清涼降火,補充體液,切不可吃太多冷飲,損傷腸胃。天氣炎熱,人的消化功能相對較弱,可以多吃清淡爽口的食物,綠葉菜和瓜果類等水分多的蔬菜水果都是不錯的選擇。
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#夏至、#夏季養生、#心靜自然涼
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Summer Solstice – maintain a pleasant disposition, more meditative practices

The summer solstice is one of the first of 24 solar terms in Chinese history. On this day, the sun orbits to 90 degrees longitude, and regions in the northern hemisphere experience the longest day of the year. Summer solstice falls on June 21st this year.

Summer is the season for nourishing one’s heart. The Journal of Health references, “.. (to) moderate and regain a relaxed mindset; maintain a cool and “icy” demeanor; diminish the effects of the searing heat; reduce, do not aggravate the heat”. In essence, it means that during the intense heat of summer, one should regulate the breathing, maintain a calm mind and spirit, and visualize in the mind “ice and snow at the heart” to moderate against the heat. Like the common phrase, “serenity arises from a tranquil mind”, our ancestors have since early times understood the use of visualization as a technique to achieve health and spiritual benefits.

After summer solstice when the temperature gradually rises, perspiration from our body also increases correspondingly, thereby necessitating more water consumption. It is appropriate then to consume green bean soup and drink water sprinkled mildly with salt to cool and reduce the heat, and replenish bodily fluids. One must not consume too much cold beverages to the detriment of the intestines and the stomach. The hot weather inhibits the digestive function, thus one can consume light and refreshing food, such as green leafy vegetables and fruits, or those that have higher water content as part of a suitable diet.
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【菩提養生素食教室】──夏季涼拌麵 . …

【菩提養生素食教室】──夏季涼拌麵
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北方有句俗話「冬至餃子夏至麵」,夏天吃涼麵,能清涼降火,爽口開胃,在這裡和大家分享一款網友推薦的簡單美味的夏季拌涼麵。
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材料:
麵條、黃瓜、燙好的綠豆芽、芝麻醬、花椒、八角、香油、薑、鹽。
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作法:
1. 將花椒、八角煮開後關火。
2. 加碎薑,將水濾出。
3. 將花椒、八角水倒進芝麻醬裡,再倒入陳醋、鹽和香油。
4. 煮麵條,煮熟撈出過冷水。
5. 黃瓜洗淨切絲,碗裡放麵條、綠豆芽、黃瓜絲。
6. 加入調好的芝麻花椒八角水,喜歡辣口味的朋友可以加一點辣油哦。
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#夏至、#夏季養生、#心靜自然涼、#涼麵
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Bodhi vegetarian health food recommendation – Cold Sesame Noodles for the Summer

There is a saying in Northern China – “Dumplings for the Winter Solstice, Noodles for the Summer Solstice” Eating cold noodles in summer helps to reduce heat in the body and increases one’s appetite. I would like to share with you a simple and delicious cold sesame noodles recipe here, which was recommended by a netizen.

Ingredients

Noodles, cucumber, blanched bean sprouts, sesame paste, pepper, star anise, sesame oil, ginger, vinegar, salt

Preparation method

1. Put pepper and star anise in water to boil and turn off the stove fire.
2. Add the shredded ginger and strain the stock.
3. Pour the pepper and star anise stock into the sesame paste and add vinegar, salt and sesame oil.
4. Cook the noodles and once cooked, rinse with cold water.
5. Wash and cut the cucumber into shreds. Place the noodles, bean sprouts and shredded cucumber into a bowl.
6. Add in the sesame paste that has been mixed with the pepper and star anise stock. For those of you who like it spicy, you may add in some chili oil.

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【小滿】──清熱除濕 . 太陽到達黃徑6…

【小滿】──清熱除濕
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太陽到達黃徑60°時為節氣小滿,今年是西曆5月21日。小滿是夏季的第二個節氣。氣溫開始升高,雨水明顯增多,南方地區開始陸續進入多雨季節。小滿時風火相煸,人容易感到煩躁不安,要注意保持心情舒暢,可多參與一些戶外活動,跑步登山、走走八卦。
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飲食方面,隨著氣溫不斷升高,人們喜愛用冷飲消暑降溫,但此時食用生冷食物易引起胃腸不適、腹痛、腹瀉等症,小孩消化系統發育尚未健全,老人臟腑機能逐漸衰退,故小孩及老人更易出現此類情況。因此,飲食方面要注意避免過量生冷食物。
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小滿之後天氣炎熱、汗出較多、雨水也較多,對付濕熱的天氣,可以吃些清熱利濕的食物,如綠豆、冬瓜、絲瓜、黃瓜等;少吃生濕助熱的食物,比如油炸燻烤、辛辣的食物,綠豆百合湯、冬瓜湯都是不錯的選擇。
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#小滿、#節氣、#夏季養生
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Lesser Full Grain (8th of the 24 solar terms)

When the sun reaches the celestial or ecliptic longitude of 60 °, it is the solar term of Lesser Full Grain. This year, it falls on May 21. Lesser Full Grain is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. From here, the average daily temperature will gradually rise and the average rainfall will increase significantly, ushering into a period of rainy seasons in southern China. During the period of Lesser Full Grain, the elements of wind and fire combine, which often result in frustration and unease in temperament. Much attention should be given to mood management through increased outdoor activities such as jogging, trekking as well as practicing the Energy Bagua.

During the Lesser Full Grain period, most people consume cold drinks to wade off the heat when the ambient temperature increases. Consumption of cold drinks may cause stomach, intestinal and abdominal discomfort. It may also result in incomplete development of the digestive system for growing children, and deterioration of organ functions for senior folks. Hence, it is recommended to avoid too much of cold and raw food and beverages.

After the Lesser Full Grain period, the days would get hotter and we tend to perspire more. Coupled with the rainy season, the weather becomes humid and hot. During such a period, it is advisable to consume more fresh greens such as green beans (and green bean soup), winter melon (and winter melon soup), luffa loofah and cucumber. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy food.

#LesserFullGrain, #SolarTerms, #SummerNutritionrnrnLesser Full Grain (8th of the 24 solar terms)

When the sun reaches the celestial or ecliptic longitude of 60 °, it is the solar term of Lesser Full Grain. This year, it falls on May 21. Lesser Full Grain is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. From here, the average daily temperature will gradually rise and the average rainfall will increase significantly, ushering into a period of rainy seasons in southern China. During the period of Lesser Full Grain, the elements of wind and fire combine, which often result in frustration and unease in temperament. Much attention should be given to mood management through increased outdoor activities such as jogging, trekking as well as practicing the Energy Bagua.

During the Lesser Full Grain period, most people consume cold drinks to wade off the heat when the ambient temperature increases. Consumption of cold drinks may cause stomach, intestinal and abdominal discomfort. It may also result in incomplete development of the digestive system for growing children, and deterioration of organ functions for senior folks. Hence, it is recommended to avoid too much of cold and raw food and beverages.

After the Lesser Full Grain period, the days would get hotter and we tend to perspire more. Coupled with the rainy season, the weather becomes humid and hot. During such a period, it is advisable to consume more fresh greens such as green beans (and green bean soup), winter melon (and winter melon soup), luffa loofah and cucumber. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy food.

#LesserFullGrain, #SolarTerms, #SummerNutrition
Lesser Full Grain (8th of the 24 solar terms)

When the sun reaches the celestial or ecliptic longitude of 60 °, it is the solar term of Lesser Full Grain. This year, it falls on May 21. Lesser Full Grain is the eighth of the twenty-four solar terms, and the second solar term in summer. From here, the average daily temperature will gradually rise and the average rainfall will increase significantly, ushering into a period of rainy seasons in southern China. During the period of Lesser Full Grain, the elements of wind and fire combine, which often result in frustration and unease in temperament. Much attention should be given to mood management through increased outdoor activities such as jogging, trekking as well as practicing the Energy Bagua.

During the Lesser Full Grain period, most people consume cold drinks to wade off the heat when the ambient temperature increases. Consumption of cold drinks may cause stomach, intestinal and abdominal discomfort. It may also result in incomplete development of the digestive system for growing children, and deterioration of organ functions for senior folks. Hence, it is recommended to avoid too much of cold and raw food and beverages.

After the Lesser Full Grain period, the days would get hotter and we tend to perspire more. Coupled with the rainy season, the weather becomes humid and hot. During such a period, it is advisable to consume more fresh greens such as green beans (and green bean soup), winter melon (and winter melon soup), luffa loofah and cucumber. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid fried and spicy food.

#LesserFullGrain, #SolarTerms, #SummerNutrition


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