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On June 21, 2024, which marks the summer solstice and the longest day of the year, Dr. Chen Guangwei, the chief of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Mackay Memorial Hospital, recommends avoiding prolonged sun exposure during the day and consuming fruits like melons. Due to the heat potentially depleting qi and harming yin, foods like millet, lotus seeds, coix seeds, mung bean juice, and porridge can help tonify the spleen and qi. With temperatures rising, it is advised to stay hydrated, rest during noon to nurture liver yin, and consume cooling foods such as winter melon, watermelon, and other nourishing foods like Chinese yams and goji berries. Various herbs and teas are also recommended for nourishing qi and yin. People are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms like fatigue, heat, or dizziness.
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