The fundamental principle of treating winter diseases in summer is to eliminate coldness. Diseases with deficiency and coldness are generally suitable for treating winter diseases in summer, "Associate Professor Sun Lihong from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine told reporters on the 7th.
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the yang energy in the human body is "born in spring, grows in summer, gathers in autumn, and hides in winter". It is reported that Yang Qi drops to its lowest point in winter, making the human body susceptible to invasion by cold pathogens, leading to a decline in bodily functions and the onset of diseases in those with insufficient Yang Qi. Summer is the season when the natural yang energy is most abundant, the human body's yang energy is at its peak, and the circulation of qi and blood is most vigorous. Treating diseases that are prone to occur or worsen in winter with yang therapy can restore the weakened yang energy of patients and achieve the goal of treating diseases. At the same time, treating winter diseases in summer can also "reserve" Yang energy for the human body, so that it is not easily damaged by Yin cold in autumn and winter, achieving the goal of disease prevention.
Which diseases are suitable for treating in winter and summer? Sun Lihong introduced that some old stomach diseases, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and deficiency cold gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach cold, stomach pain, and diarrhea that worsen or recur after catching a cold or eating cold food in the digestive system are suitable for winter and summer treatment; From the perspective of the respiratory system, cold diseases such as repeated coughing after catching a cold, asthma, chronic bronchitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, as well as body deficiency and colds are also suitable for winter and summer treatment. This expert stated that treating winter diseases in summer is effective for some chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis, urticaria, chronic eczema, frostbite, etc; In addition, sub-health individuals who are prone to fatigue, unable to eat or sleep well on weekdays, and especially sensitive to cold in winter, are also suitable for treating winter diseases in summer.
It is reported that we are currently in the hottest midsummer stage of the Three Fortunes, which is a good time for health preservation by using heat to push cold. The "Winter Disease and Summer Treatment Talk about Health" Shanghai Health Lecture, guided by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission and organized by the Shanghai Patriotic Health Campaign Committee Office and the Shanghai Health Promotion Center, is being held online and offline simultaneously.
Associate Professor Sun Lihong and Deputy Chief Physician Guo Fei from the Dermatology Department of Yueyang Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine respectively introduced the application of the winter disease and summer treatment concept in dietary care and chronic skin disease management. Sun Lihong introduced that in clinical practice, there are many methods for treating winter diseases in summer. Commonly used methods include acupoint application, moxibustion, cupping therapy, massage, oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, and local fumigation and washing of traditional Chinese medicine. In addition, dietary adjustment is also a simple and feasible method for treating winter diseases in summer. Sun Lihong has provided suitable dietary care ideas and methods for different "winter diseases". For example, for people who are prone to colds, have low immunity, and are susceptible to fatigue, Yupingfeng Powder is a classic traditional Chinese medicine formula. It uses 10 grams of Huangqi, 10 grams of Fangfeng, and 15 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, boiled in water, and consumed to enhance immunity and prevent colds.
Nowadays, the incidence rate of rhinitis, especially allergic rhinitis, is very high. Sun Lihong introduced that the recuperation treatment of rhinitis should focus on opening up the nostrils, clearing away heat and swelling. For individuals with nasal congestion, sneezing, and excessive nasal discharge, especially those who experience rhinitis while using air conditioning or changing seasons, 15 grams of Xinyi and honeysuckle, 10 grams of dandelion, windproof, Scutellaria baicalensis, and fresh white skin, 8 grams of chrysanthemum and cassia twigs, and 5 grams of cicada molt can be boiled in water to obtain a medicinal solution, which can be smoked while hot; After the medicine has warmed up, it can also be used to flush the nasal cavity. For some people who experience headaches during the onset of rhinitis or after being infected with wind cold, Bai Zhi is also a very practical medicinal and edible ingredient.
Chronic bronchitis (chronic bronchitis) is also a common "winter disease". "In terms of diet, yam Congee is a good Tonic Diet." Sun Lihong suggested, "Lily is a good food for people who suffer from lung yin depletion due to long-term dry cough. In the coming autumn, you can also eat more tremella to nourish yin and lungs."
The summer treatment of chronic skin diseases can not only reduce the frequency of disease recurrence or prevent recurrence, but also alleviate symptoms, "Guo Fei said in an interview
Guo Fei reminds that Sanfu Tie is a commonly used method for treating winter diseases in summer, but some people may be allergic to the medication, resulting in serious conditions such as redness, swelling, erythema, itching, blisters, and even erosion. Once patients experience redness, blisters, or even skin erosion, they should immediately go to the hospital for professional treatment after removing the patch to avoid worsening local infections due to high temperatures.
Treating winter diseases in summer is not just a treatment method, but also a concept of health preservation. Guo Fei emphasized, "The key points of health preservation in each season have their own emphasis. With the rotation of the four seasons, health preservation should form a closed loop of 'spring growth and summer growth, autumn harvest and winter storage'
