“It’s Sanfu period, the weather is hot as soup”
Today (July 15) officially enters Sanfu
The hot and intolerable Sanfu season is here!
The so-called “Sanfu”
Refers to the collective name for the early Fu, middle Fu, and end Fu
This year’s “Sanfu” is again 40 days
At this time every year
Many people are fond of using
“Sanfu patches,” sunbathing, and other methods
For treating winter diseases in summer
Can everyone use “Sanfu patches”?
Does sunbathing during Sanfu really work?
What should be noted after entering Fu?
Let’s find out
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“Sanfu patches” are not a cure-all patch!
What are “Sanfu patches”?
“Sanfu patches” are an external application treatment method invented based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of treating winter diseases in summer. “Sanfu patches” combine acupuncture, meridians, and Chinese medicine studies, through directly applying Chinese medicine to acupoints, to generate a heat-stimulating effect on the acupoints, hence achieving the effects of treating and preventing diseases.
Which groups of people are not suitable for using them?
Patients with pneumonia and various infectious diseases who are in the acute fever period are not suitable for “Sanfu patches” treatment;
Patients with severe cardiopulmonary functional diseases, allergic to medication, with skin damage, during disease outbreaks (such as fever, ongoing coughing and wheezing) are not suitable for patch treatment;
Children under 2 years of age, due to delicate skin, patching might easily cause infections, are also not suitable for this treatment.
During the patch application of “Sanfu patches,” one should avoid tobacco, alcohol, spicy, raw, greasy, and other stimulating foods to prevent affecting the therapeutic effect.
“Sanfu patches” are not a special medicine for treating chronic diseases and cannot completely replace other treatment measures. For patients with chronic diseases already taking medication, do not blindly reduce or stop medication.
Does sunbathing during Sanfu really work?
Recently, the topic “#Woman claims to have lost 4 pounds in 10 days by sunbathing her back#” has surged to the top of the social media trending list and sparked discussions. Can sunbathing really promote health?
In fact, there is a certain traditional Chinese medicine theoretical basis for sunbathing during Sanfu. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that sunbathing during Sanfu and the principle of “Sanfu patches” are similar, both achieve the effect of tonifying yang qi and enhancing immunity by stimulating meridian acupoints.
However, not everyone is suited for sunbathing. Two groups should avoid it: those allergic to ultraviolet rays and those with a constitution leaning toward excess yang qi or yin deficiency yang hyperactivity are often prone to conditions like internal heat, sore throat, constipation, etc., and sunbathing may exacerbate discomfort.
Additionally, people with underlying diseases, especially those with hypertension, coronary heart disease, pregnant women, and young children, can simply bask in the sun normally and do not need to deliberately sunbathe their backs.
Hot hot hot
Sanfu season health tips
Comfortable environment is suitable
Avoid staying in high-temperature, high-humidity, and poorly ventilated environments; try to schedule outdoor activities in the early morning or evening; outdoor work, exercise should avoid the time period from noon to 2 pm.
Moderate water intake is advisable
Pay attention to rehydrating, drink some plain water, sugar-salt water, or electrolyte drinks containing potassium, sodium, chloride ions.
Diet should be light
Maintain a light diet, try to avoid consuming spicy and stimulating foods.
Maintain emotional stability
In hot and scorching weather, people are prone to symptoms of emotional heat, such as irritability and lethargy. Sitting quietly, watering plants, reading, listening to music, etc., can help relieve agitation.
The China Meteorological Administration predicts
From July 15 to 23
In southern regions such as Jiangnan and Huazhong, the Xinjiang Basin area
And western Inner Mongolia
Will experience prolonged high temperatures
With generally highest temperatures ranging from 35°C to 39°C
Locally exceeding 40°C
The National Emergency Broadcasting reminds
Pay attention to prevent heatstroke and lower body temperature
Timely replenish fluids
Maintain physical and mental comfort
Safely pass through Sanfu
Source: National Emergency Broadcasting”
