Lighter Heat is the fifth Solar Term of summer period. It falls on 7 Jul 2023 (Fri).
It is a period of heat with dampness. During this period we should stay away from the outdoor hide from the damp-heat. It is recommended to cultivate the heart mind and ensure adequate quality sleep.
小暑是夏季的第五个节气，日期为2023年7月7日（星期五）。
本日是进入长夏的第一个节气，同时也是进入伏天的开始。所谓的伏天是指伏藏之日。此时气温高、湿度大，人们应减少出行避暑气，并且预防湿邪入侵。在养生保健方面，我们提倡重点养心，保证充足睡眠，维持适量运动，天热时也保持心平气和，身心健康。
Health Tip 1: Cornsilk Tea as a Diuretic
养生小帖士1: 玉米须茶
Recipe:
Cornsilk Tea
Benefits:
Act as a mild diuretic.
Ingredients:
Ready packed Cornsilk Tea.
Instructions:
– Add boiling water and serve.
– Can be served as warm or cold.
Note:
Raw cornsilk is not easily available for sale in the market. However, one might want to save the cornsilk from the raw corns used for cooking.
Dry the cornsilk and store in an airtight container.
食谱：
玉米须茶
功效：
利湿消肿。
材料：
– 市售玉米须茶袋 1包
步骤：
– 将茶包放置于水杯内，倒入沸水冲泡即可。
– 可做成热饮或冰饮享用。
小贴士：
新鲜的玉米须在新加坡市面上不易找到。因此建议有意愿使用新鲜玉米须的朋友可以在家处理新鲜玉米做菜用时，将其包含的玉米须取出晒干，保存在干燥密封的容器里。
Heath Tip 2: Neck & Shoulder Massage
养生小贴士2: 肩颈按摩
Relieving your neck and shoulders in 1 minute!
让我们本周也一起花一分钟，简单又快速的放松肩颈吧！