Dog Days Timetable and Countermeasures
Timetable
Dog Days is the thirteenth solar term among the traditional Chinese 24 solar terms. It is usually divided into three periods: the first, middle and last days. The first fall usually starts on July 12 or 13 every year and ends on the 21st or 22nd; the middle fall starts on July 22 or 23 and ends on the 31st or August 1; the last fall is in August. It starts on the 11th or 12th and ends on the 20th or 21st.
During the Dog Days, the general schedule is to get up early and go to bed early to avoid hot periods. You can get up around 6 a.m. and carry out necessary tasks in daily life, such as exercising, shopping, etc. Then during the period from 10 o\’clock to 16 o\’clock, reduce outdoor activities as much as possible to avoid heat stroke. From 4 pm to 9 pm, you can continue to complete necessary tasks in life, such as cooking, washing clothes, etc. Try to go to bed before 10 pm to ensure sleep quality.
Dietary measures
During the Dog Days, you also need to pay attention to your diet. It is recommended to eat more light and easy-to-digest foods, such as fruits and vegetables, porridge, rice, etc., and to control the amount of food consumed. At the same time, eat less greasy, spicy and other irritating foods to avoid excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, drinking more water is essential. You can drink some herbal tea, mung bean soup and other heat-clearing and heat-relieving drinks to properly replenish the salt and water needed by the body.
Measures for outdoor sports
During the dog days of summer, outdoor sports also require attention. Exercise is best if you can do it indoors in a cool room. If you need to exercise outdoors, morning or evening are more suitable times. At the same time, you should choose sportswear with good breathability and light color. After completing exercise, replenish water in time to maintain the body\’s moisture balance.
Behavioral measures
During the Dog Days, behavior also needs attention. It is recommended to avoid prolonged contact with computers, mobile phones and other electronic products to reduce damage to vision and body. In addition, it is necessary to keep indoor air flowing and open windows frequently for ventilation to keep the air fresh. When going out, be sure to bring parasols, bottles of drinking water and other necessities in case of emergencies.
Summary
Dog Days is the hottest time of the year, and we need to pay attention to our health. Here we have summarized four countermeasures: in terms of schedule, it is recommended to get up early and go to bed early, and avoid hot periods; in terms of diet, eat more light food, Eat less irritating food; for outdoor exercise, it is suitable to choose indoor exercise and outdoor exercise in the morning or evening; in terms of behavior, avoid prolonged contact with electronic products and keep indoor air flowing. I hope everyone is having a comfortable and healthy time during the Dog Days!
