神韵购物:
神韵作品
艺术家时装
神韵艺术品
  • 演出
    神韵九大特点
    中国古典舞
  • 艺术团
    我们的故事
    艺术家
    我们面临的挑战
    关于神韵艺术团
    神韵交响乐团
    新闻发布
  • 视频
  • 观众反馈
  • 新闻
  • 博客
  • 五千文明
    神韵舞蹈
    神韵音乐
    神韵声乐
    神韵服饰
    神韵天幕
    神韵道具
    神韵舞剧
    神韵与中国传统文化
  • 常见问题
  • 新闻通讯 支持 工作机会 搜索
    中文简体
  • English
  • 中文正體
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • Česky
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • Français
  • Indonesia
  • Italiano
  • Nederlands
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Pусский
  • Svenska
  • Việt
  • עברית
  • 现在订票 最新消息
    选单
    Shen Yun Logo
    订票
    最新消息
    选单
    • 演出
      • 神韵九大特点
      • 中国古典舞
    • 艺术团
      • 艺术团
      • 我们的故事
      • 艺术家
      • 我们面临的挑战
      • 关于神韵艺术团
      • 神韵交响乐团
      • 新闻发布
    • 视频
    • 观众反馈
    • 新闻
    • 博客
    • 五千文明
      • 五千文明
      • 神韵舞蹈
      • 神韵音乐
      • 神韵声乐
      • 神韵服饰
      • 神韵天幕
      • 神韵道具
      • 神韵舞剧
      • 神韵与中国传统文化
    • 常见问题
    • 神韵购物
      • 神韵作品
      • 艺术家时装
      • 神韵商品
    Shen Yun 9 Characteristics Link Image

    神韵的高超之处?

    9大特点
    • 工作机会
    • 支持
    • 订阅
    • 搜索
    语言
    • English
    • 中文正體
    • 日本語
    • 한국어
    • Česky
    • Deutsch
    • Español
    • Français
    • Indonesia
    • Italiano
    • Nederlands
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Pусский
    • Svenska
    • Việt
    • עברית
      博客
      上一页 博客 > Ancient Lifehacks for Summer: Release the Heat
    Summer vacations not only provide a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, they allow the heart to fulfill its summer desire for joy and fun.

    Ancient Lifehacks for Summer: Release the Heat

    The Ancient Lifehack series draws upon the wisdom of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization for inspiration and ideas we can apply today.

    In ancient China, philosophers believed that everything could be divided into the two polar opposites of yin and yang. We can see this in the seasons, with yang growth in spring and summer eventually giving way to yin storage in autumn and winter. To thrive within each season we need to find a way to go with the natural flow of that time.

    Summer is the season of extreme yang. The hottest season is associated with the element of fire and health of the heart. It’s a time of action and growth—an outward expansion of energy.

    And so let’s jump right in to five Ancient Lifehacks for summer:

    1. Late to Bed, Early to Rise

    In summer, the sun sets late and rises early. We too should follow this rhythm. We need to make the most of the day. This isn’t winter, when we sleep more and stay indoors conserving our energy. We take advantage of the summer spirit to accomplish old tasks and start new projects.

    2. Joy and Laughter

    In Chinese medicine, the emotion connected to heart health is joy. With the heart energy strongest in the summer, the heart wants to laugh and be joyous. We don’t want to indulge in the emotion though—we want to find a balance. A lack of joy is depression, while an excess manifests as mania.

    3. Summer Vacation

    Summer vacations not only provide a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, they allow the heart to fulfill its summer desire for joy and fun. The combination of relaxation and fun create a positive yin-yang balance not only for the mind but also the body. After a successful vacation we come back rested and ready to take on the world.

    4. Avoid the Heat

    Though a little summer heat is a good thing, a lot of it is problematic. Just like too much sun can cause sunburn, too much heat can cause restlessness, insomnia, and even heat exhaustion. Not only should we avoid getting too much sun and summer heat, we should reduce foods like red meats and chicken, which can add heat to the body.

    5. Spicy and Cooling Foods

    It might sound like a contradiction to put spicy and cooling foods in the same category, but according to Chinese medicine, they fit quite well. In the summer, our bodies can easily become overheated and there are a few ways to release the heat.

    Spicy foods bring heat up but then push it out. We have an initial sensation of heat when eating spicy foods, followed by sweating. This is our body releasing heat, and after a spicy meal we should actually feel cooler. This may be why many cultures found in hot climates eat spicy foods.

    Raw fruits and vegetables are considered cooling, so salads are great in the summer. Watermelon is especially good as, according to Chinese medicine, it has special properties to relieve summer heat.

    By following these few simple rules we can have a more prosperous summer. So seize the day—before you know it, it will be time to catch our autumn lifehack in a few months.

    This story has not been subject to the approval of Shen Yun Performing Arts. These opinions are presented for general interest, not as medical guidelines.

    Jared Madsen Blog

    Jared Madsen

    Master of Ceremonies

    显示所有文章

    2015年6月1日

    相关文章
    • Spring Flower
      Ancient Lifehack: Spring into Action
    • Winter Thumb
      Ancient Lifehack: How to ‘Winterize’ Your Body
    • Thumb Hairstyle
      Ancient Lifehack: Haute Coiffure—Fashion Dos & Don’ts
    • Acupressure
      Ancient Chinese Lifehack: Acupressure
    评论
    verification

    上一页

    The Boomerang Hanky Walkover

    下一页

    Ancient Lifehack: Shipshape Posture for Tiptop Health
    最近
    • 春日的传统活动
    • 被遗忘的冬至节——传统文化趣谈
    • 做一个旅途中的好父亲
    • 少数民族衣冠漫谈
    • 天天画浓妆还能保持水嫩肌肤?!神韵演员分享护肤心得
    最多点击
    • 全部
    • 新闻
    • 博客
  • 1 艺术家聚焦——施逸谦
  • 2 艺术家聚焦:王琛
  • 3 艺术家聚焦:陈厚任
  • 4 来自巡回旅途的照片: 瑞士阿尔卑斯山之旅
  • 5 舞蹈演员车星镐「快问快答」
  • 6 女高音歌唱家宇鸣「快问快答」
  • 7 来自巡回旅途的照片:阳光和彩虹
  • 8 行云流水
  • 9 来自巡回旅途的照片:期待年末再见!
  • 10 「神韵作品」:穿越迫害的艺术家们
  • 显示更多
  • 1 艺术家聚焦——施逸谦
  • 2 艺术家聚焦:王琛
  • 3 艺术家聚焦:陈厚任
  • 4 来自巡回旅途的照片: 瑞士阿尔卑斯山之旅
  • 5 舞蹈演员车星镐「快问快答」
  • 6 女高音歌唱家宇鸣「快问快答」
  • 7 来自巡回旅途的照片:阳光和彩虹
  • 8 行云流水
  • 9 来自巡回旅途的照片:期待年末再见!
  • 10 「神韵作品」:穿越迫害的艺术家们
  • 显示更多
    显示更多

    标签

    • Lifehacks
    • 中国传统文化
    • Chinese Medicine
    • Health & Wellness
      Shen Yun logo golden
      Shen Yun logo golden

      神韵艺术团是全球顶级中国古典舞与传统音乐艺术团。神韵艺术团成立于纽约,通过中国古典舞、民族民间舞、舞剧、交响乐伴奏、乐器独奏和美声独唱,复兴与弘扬中国五千年正统神传文化。

      关于神韵
    • 神韵艺术团
    • 神韵交响乐团
    • 我们面临的挑战
    • 藝術與靈性的啟迪
    • 艺术家
    • 观赏礼仪
    • 新闻发布
    • 工作机会
    • 视频
    • 最新和特写
    • 关于我们
    • 艺术家
    • 观众反馈
    • 新闻和博客
    • 新闻和反馈
    • 推荐置顶
    • 新闻
    • 观众反馈
    • 探索更多
    • 神韵舞蹈
    • 神韵音乐
    • 神韵声乐
    • 神韵服饰
    • 神韵天幕
    • 神韵道具
    • 神韵舞剧
    • 神韵与中国传统文化
    • 神韵作品
      艺术家时装
      神韵艺术品
      神韵之友
      天音乐器店
      观众留言
    • 支持
    • 订阅
    神韵艺术团官方网站 艺术家时装 神韵艺术品 神韵之友 ©2022 神韵艺术团,版权所有。
    联系我们 使用条款 隐私政策 网站地图