【夏至日──善調節、多靜坐】
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夏至是中國歷史上最早測定出的24節氣之一，這一天太陽運行至黃經90度，北半球的白晝達到全年最長，今年的夏至日在6月21日。
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夏天是養心的季節，《養生論》提到：「更宜調息靜心，常如冰雪在心，炎熱亦於吾心少減，不可以熱為熱，更生熱矣。」意思是說，在炎熱的夏天，應當調整呼吸，心神安靜，如果能想像著心中存有冰雪，便不會感到天氣那麼炎熱了，也就是我們常說的「心靜自然涼」，古人很早就懂得藉由觀想的方式來達到修身養心的目的。
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夏至後，氣溫逐漸升高，人體出汗量也會隨之增加，因此人體需水量大，適當喝些綠豆湯、淡鹽水，可以清涼降火，補充體液，切不可吃太多冷飲，損傷腸胃。天氣炎熱，人的消化功能相對較弱，可以多吃清淡爽口的食物，綠葉菜和瓜果類等水分多的蔬菜水果都是不錯的選擇。
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#夏至、#夏季養生、#心靜自然涼
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Summer Solstice – maintain a pleasant disposition, more meditative practices
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夏至是中國歷史上最早測定出的24節氣之一，這一天太陽運行至黃經90度，北半球的白晝達到全年最長，今年的夏至日在6月21日。
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夏天是養心的季節，《養生論》提到：「更宜調息靜心，常如冰雪在心，炎熱亦於吾心少減，不可以熱為熱，更生熱矣。」意思是說，在炎熱的夏天，應當調整呼吸，心神安靜，如果能想像著心中存有冰雪，便不會感到天氣那麼炎熱了，也就是我們常說的「心靜自然涼」，古人很早就懂得藉由觀想的方式來達到修身養心的目的。
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夏至後，氣溫逐漸升高，人體出汗量也會隨之增加，因此人體需水量大，適當喝些綠豆湯、淡鹽水，可以清涼降火，補充體液，切不可吃太多冷飲，損傷腸胃。天氣炎熱，人的消化功能相對較弱，可以多吃清淡爽口的食物，綠葉菜和瓜果類等水分多的蔬菜水果都是不錯的選擇。
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#夏至、#夏季養生、#心靜自然涼
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Summer Solstice – maintain a pleasant disposition, more meditative practices
The summer solstice is one of the first of 24 solar terms in Chinese history. On this day, the sun orbits to 90 degrees longitude, and regions in the northern hemisphere experience the longest day of the year. Summer solstice falls on June 21st this year.
Summer is the season for nourishing one’s heart. The Journal of Health references, “.. (to) moderate and regain a relaxed mindset; maintain a cool and “icy” demeanor; diminish the effects of the searing heat; reduce, do not aggravate the heat”. In essence, it means that during the intense heat of summer, one should regulate the breathing, maintain a calm mind and spirit, and visualize in the mind “ice and snow at the heart” to moderate against the heat. Like the common phrase, “serenity arises from a tranquil mind”, our ancestors have since early times understood the use of visualization as a technique to achieve health and spiritual benefits.
After summer solstice when the temperature gradually rises, perspiration from our body also increases correspondingly, thereby necessitating more water consumption. It is appropriate then to consume green bean soup and drink water sprinkled mildly with salt to cool and reduce the heat, and replenish bodily fluids. One must not consume too much cold beverages to the detriment of the intestines and the stomach. The hot weather inhibits the digestive function, thus one can consume light and refreshing food, such as green leafy vegetables and fruits, or those that have higher water content as part of a suitable diet.
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#SummerSolstice, #SummerHealthTips, #SerenityArisesFromTranquilMind
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#SummerSolstice, #SummerHealthTips, #SerenityArisesFromTranquilMind
