Seasonal Health Guide | Major Heat + Dog Days: "3 Do's & 3 Don'ts" More Important Than Eating Watermelon
Today marks Major Heat (Dàshǔ), the last solar term of summer. It is not only the hottest time of the year but also extremely humid, with frequent thunderstorms and typhoons. How can we stay healthy during the Dog Days (July 20 – August 18)? Follow these "1 Avoidance, 2 Slow-Downs, and 3 No-Nos" for optimal well-being.
Dietary Avoidance
❌ Avoid Ginger at Night
Eating ginger in the morning aligns with the rise of yang energy, helping dispel cold-dampness. However, consuming it at night disrupts the body’s energy storage, weakening immunity.
