The summer heat is too hot! Lin Ketong was shocked by the increasing number of patients seeking treatment for nasopharyngitis, “It turns out that it is related to the terms of the sun. “

The weather is still hot and dry after the harvest, and the number of patients seeking treatment for nasopharyngitis is also increasing. Lin Ketong and Chinese medicine practitioner Su Wenjin appeared in Yahoo TV’s “solar term exercise“I discussed this phenomenon, and I was surprised to understand that nasopharyngitis is only triggered when the term of the sun reaches the end of summer.

“End of Heat” means “end of summer heat”. sacrifices and “taking orphans”. Dr. Su Wenjin said that many people begin to experience problems such as dryness of the upper respiratory tract during the summer heat. Patients often feel that their throat is dry and stuck, leading to a persistent cough. .

Dr. Su Minjin explained that nasopharyngitis is divided into two types of phlegm application. The second type of “lung and kidney yin deficiency” is mainly caused by factors such as fatigue and staying up late. Since kidney yin is reduced, as long as you stay up late, you easily feeling that nasopharyngitis is about to attack.

If you want to prevent and improve nasopharyngitis on a daily basis, Dr. Su Wenjin recommends eating more white radish and winter melon, which have the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, cleansing heat and detoxifying, and may prevent and relieve nasopharyngitis. . Lin Ketong demonstrated three yoga poses to relieve tension and discomfort in the head and neck.

[Sìneadh amhach na suidhe]

Step 1: Lie on your back, bend your left hand with your right hand behind your back, and place on your right side

Step 2: Slowly tilt your head to the right and stretch it up and down

Step 3: Switch hands and hips tightly, turn your head slowly to the left and stretch up and down

[ùrnaigh cùil]

Step 1: Sit on the yoga mat, straighten your back, lift your head and lift your chest.

Step 2: Place your hands behind your back and slowly move them up your back. Push your elbows back.

Step 3: Wait for 3-5 breaths, and then lower it slowly.

[Seasamh Cactus Twisted]

Step 1: Sit forward, bend your knees and place your knees on the ground on the left side

Step 2: Face the upper body to the other side, place your hands on the ground, and slowly touch the upper body to the floor.

Step 3: Turn your head to the left, bend your elbows, and put your arms to the floor, and wait for 3-5 breaths.

Dr. Su Minjin suggested that sitting and stretching the neck can promote lymphatic flow and detoxification, and reduce the inflammatory symptoms of nasopharyngitis. The supine prayer position can also relax the shoulder blades, shoulders and neck through stretching, and improve the discomfort of the cheeks and body caused by nasopharyngitis. Inverting the cactus position improves respiratory circulation and increases the immunity of the upper respiratory tract through deeper breathing.

In addition, Dr. Su Wenjin introduced two terms solar acupoints Pressing the Liequ acupoint and Yintang acupoint more often will be of great help in improving the health of the nasopharynx. The Liequ point is located in the depression of the radius where the tiger’s mouth of the two hands faces each other and touches the index finger. It has a very good relieving effect on nasal congestion, runny nose, and nasal discharge. It can also regulate immune function, improve the body’s immunity, and prevent and reduce nasopharyngitis.

The Yintang point is located at the center of the line connecting the two eyebrows. It can clear the meridians of the head and face, help disperse wind and clear heat, and relieve nasopharyngeal symptoms such as headache. , nasal congestion, and reflux of nasal discharge. . Pressing the Yintang point can also relieve tension and anxiety, and has a positive effect in improving insomnia. When the eyes are dry and tired, frequent Yintang massage will improve the symptoms.

Dr. Su Minjin confirmed that the dry climate and large temperature changes in the summer season can easily cause nasopharyngeal symptoms. These discomforts can be improved and prevented by maintaining a good daily routine, drinking more water, eating more white radish and winter melon, and taking appropriate dietary changes, acupoint massage and daily maintenance .

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