On this day, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer—marking the peak of yang energy in nature, while the first traces of yin energy begin to emerge. However, our internal yang qi is relatively weak, making us vulnerable to cold-damp invasion, which may lead to:
Neck/shoulder pain
Lumbar issues
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatism
Impaired spleen/stomach function
1. Stay Cool (But Not Cold!)
❌ Avoid:
Overly cold AC (below 26°C/79°F)
Cold showers
Sleeping directly on bamboo mats
✅ Do this:
Set AC ≥26°C, avoid direct airflow
Cover waist/abdomen with a light blanket at night
2. Warm Your Core, Skip the Ice
❌ Avoid:
Excessive cold foods (iced drinks, sashimi, etc.)
✅ Try these:
Ginger & Red Date Tea
Hyacinth Bean & Barley Congee
Women: Avoid cold foods around menstruation to prevent damp-cold retention
3. Smart Exercise
❌ Avoid:
Midday sun exposure
Intense workouts causing heavy sweating
✅ Ideal activities (dawn/dusk):
Walking, jogging
Tai Chi, Ba Duan Jin, Wu Qin Xi
Hydrate with lightly salted water or mung bean soup
4. Calm Your Mind
❌ Avoid:
Emotional outbursts
Prolonged stress
✅ Try:
10-minute daily meditation
Soothing music to ease irritability
1. Post-Rain Chill Relief
Ginger Compress: Heat ginger slices, apply to Dazhui and Mingmen acupoints.
Mugwort & Perilla Bath: Boil 30g mugwort + 15g perilla leaves, use for wiping/soaking.
2. Sunburn Care
Cucumber Cool-Down: Apply fresh cucumber juice to affected areas.
Gua Sha for Heat Relief: Gently scrape from Fengchi to Jianjing; apply mint/menthol oil along bladder meridian.
3. Mosquito Bite Hacks
Itch Relief: Rub freshly cut garlic on bites (avoid broken skin/allergies).
Moxibustion for Swelling: Hold moxa stick 2-3cm above bite for 5-10 mins.
