【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