Summer is a hot and dry season, so people with warm or dry temperament may experience some health problems. However, these problems can be prevented by taking certain precautions.
In traditional medicine, everything has a temperament, including the seasons, each has its own temperament. To ensure health throughout the year and prevent diseases and illnesses, a variety of methods have been designed for maintaining a healthy lifestyle suitable for each season.
The temperament of the summer season is warm and dry (Bile humor), and people with a warm temperament should be especially mindful of their health during this time. Therefore, if you have a warm temperament, we recommend you continue reading this article for further guidance.
1. During summer, the digestive system may be less effective:
Therefore, it's advisable to avoid excessively spicy, salty, and sweet foods, as well as hearty and fatty dishes like broth (Abgoosht or Persian lamb and chickpea stew), Khash (Kalle-pache), and Haleem.
2. Begin your morning by drinking cool water, not freezing or ice-cold.
Consuming extremely cold or icy water, especially on an empty stomach or right after waking up, could contribute to the development of fatty liver.
3. To quench your thirst, don't rely on store-bought juices:Instead, opt for natural drinks and syrups like honey vinegar syrup, sour cherry, rhubarb, barberry, lemon, flixweed, or jujube syrups. These fruits have cooling properties, which help in reducing liver heat in the summer season.
Be cautious not to consume them excessively, especially the more concentrated varieties.
5. Limit intake of foods that have a warm and dry temperament.
Don't forget the juicy, tart, and sweet delights of summer fruits and vegetables like lettuce, zucchini, and cucumber!
For cooking, choose olive oil instead of sesame or animal oils, which are considered to have a warmer temperament.
7. Avoid processed foods:
Cocoa, sauces, and chlorinated water. Consuming these can increase liver heat and may result in increased irritability and impatience.
8. Rest during the warmest parts of the day:
Choose lighter exercises for the cooler hours, staying clear of heavy workouts when the sun is scorching.
9. Avoid synthetic clothes:
Prefer garments made from natural fibers like linen, cotton, and silk.
10. Undergo cupping therapy before the summer season:
Avoid bloodletting and cupping therapy (Hijama) in the summer unless prescribed by a specialist physician.