There is a Chinese saying that "Spring rain is as precious as oil", and Grain Rain, as the last solar term of spring, naturally attracts much attention. So what time is Grain Rain in 2018? The third month of the lunar calendar is the last month of spring and it is also a time full of vitality. If you want to know more about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2018, please pay attention to our Fortune Teller website!What is the exact time of Grain Rain in 2018?The 2018 Grain Rain is at 11:12:29 on April 20, 2018;The Grain Rain season is in late spring, when the seedlings in the fields are being planted and crops are being sown, and they need rain the most. That is why it is said that "spring rain is as precious as oil." The ancients said that Grain Rain means "rain that brings forth all kinds of grains." Indeed, the weather is warming up faster and precipitation has increased significantly at this time, which is very beneficial to the growth of grain crops. It is the best time for farmers to sow, transplant seedlings, and plant melons and beans. With the arrival of Grain Rain, all things begin to grow vigorously and the weather becomes warmer. The temperature is higher at noon, but still lower in the morning and evening, so you should wear more clothes in the morning and evening, and especially be careful not to be blown by the wind after sweating profusely to prevent colds; people with allergies should also prevent pollen allergies when going out, and prevent attacks of allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, etc. What should we pay attention to during Grain Rain?Poplar catkins fly everywhere in the wind during the Grain Rain season, which can easily cause symptoms such as nasal itching, coughing and skin allergies. People with allergies should prevent allergic hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, etc. during this period; they should pay attention to reducing the intake of high-protein, high-calorie foods in their diet; they should pay attention to reducing outdoor activities, and if they go out, it is best to take protection.Eat less dry and hot foods <br /> In spring, you should choose to eat foods that are low in fat, high in vitamins and minerals, such as fresh vegetables, including shepherd's purse, spinach, water spinach, Chinese toon, dandelion, etc. These can clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and improve eyesight, promote bowel movements, and invigorate the spleen and appetite. In spring and summer, you should eat less acidic and spicy foods, otherwise it will make the liver fire more active and damage the spleen and stomach. In late spring, in addition to eating appropriate amounts of high-quality protein foods and fruits and vegetables, you can drink mung bean soup, red bean soup, sour plum soup and green tea to prevent heat accumulation in the body. It is not advisable to eat mutton, dog meat, spicy hot pot, as well as hot and spicy foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and pepper, to prevent the evil heat from turning into fire and inducing diseases such as sores, carbuncles, and boils. The diet should be "five lows" When eating in late spring, you should pay attention to five aspects: low salt, low fat, low sugar, low cholesterol and low stimulation. Low salt means eating less sodium salt, because too much sodium salt can induce hypertension, so the daily salt intake should not exceed 6 grams; low fat means eating less fat, and the total daily fat intake should not exceed 30% of the total diet; low sugar means eating less free sugar, as excessive sugar can also affect human health; low cholesterol means eating less animal foods high in cholesterol, because high cholesterol can lead to arteriosclerosis and various diseases such as heart and cerebrovascular diseases, and the daily meat intake should not exceed 300 grams; low stimulation means eating less spicy foods. Regulate liver qi and eliminate "spring fire" After Grain Rain, spring is almost over. According to the TCM idea of "nourishing the liver in spring", we should seize the opportunity to regulate liver blood. The key points of the diet therapy at this time are to nourish and cleanse the liver, nourish and improve eyesight. Among many vegetables, spinach is the most suitable for liver health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spinach is sweet and cool in nature, and enters the intestines and stomach meridians. It has the effects of nourishing blood and stopping bleeding, benefiting the five internal organs, unblocking blood vessels, quenching thirst and moistening the intestines, nourishing yin and calming the liver, aiding digestion, and clearing away heat and toxins from the stomach and intestines. It is often effective in the auxiliary treatment of stomach problems complicated by liver qi disharmony. It has a good therapeutic effect on hypertension, headache, dizziness and anemia caused by liver yin deficiency in spring. |
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