How to drive away the cold after getting wet in the rain: The secret of popular methods to drive away the cold on the entire network
In the past 10 days, heavy rainfall has occurred in many parts of the country, and many netizens have a cold and fever due to getting wet from the rain. How to quickly drive away the cold and prevent colds have become a hot topic. This article will combine the hotly discussed methods of getting rid of the cold on the Internet to provide you with scientific and effective solutions.
1. Ranking of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | Popularity index | Main Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to quickly drive away the cold after getting wet in the rain | 985,000 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Dietary therapy for preventing colds | 762,000 | TikTok, B station |
| 3 | Traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage | 658,000 | Zhihu, WeChat public accounts |
| 4 | Recipe for cold-relieving tea | 523,000 | Xiaohongshu, the kitchen |
| 5 | First aid measures after rain | 437,000 | Baidu knows, quick-sell |
2. Scientific four-step method to drive away the cold
1. Change clothes in time
You should immediately change your dry clothes, especially underwear and socks, after being wet. Data shows that if you wear wet clothes for more than 30 minutes, your body temperature will drop by 1-2℃, and your immunity will decrease accordingly.
2. Warm the core of the body
| Part | How to keep warm | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| head | Dry towel wipe/hair dryer warm air | Prevent headaches |
| Foot | Soak your feet in hot water at around 40℃ for 15 minutes | Promote blood circulation |
| abdomen | Warm baby patch | Prevent gastrointestinal discomfort |
3. Replenish calorie drinks
The 5 most popular recipes for anti-cold and hot drinks on the entire network:
| Drink name | Material | How to make | effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Candy Red Date Tea | 3 slices of ginger, 5 red dates, appropriate amount of brown sugar | Boil and low heat for 10 minutes | Sweat and relieve symptoms |
| Scallion and white fermented black bean soup | 3 green onion, 10g light fermented black beans | Decoct in water for 15 minutes | Dispel cold and promote yang |
| Perilla Ginger Drink | 10g fresh perilla leaves, 5 slices of ginger | Brew in boiling water for 5 minutes | Relieve exterior and cold |
4. Acupuncture massage to drive away cold
Three key acupoints recommended by traditional Chinese medicine:
| Acupoints | Location | Massage method | frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dazhui point | 7th cervical spinous process | Thumb press + knead | 100 times |
| Hegu acupoint | The 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones on the back of the hand | Thumb and belly press | 50 times/side |
| Zusanli | 3 inches below the knee | Palm base | 3 minutes |
3. Things to note
1. Avoid taking a hot bath immediately, and letting your body warm first
2. Avoid drinking alcohol to drive away cold, which may aggravate blood vessel dilation
3. If the body temperature continues to fall below 35℃, please seek medical treatment immediately
4. Diabetic patients should use ginger sugar drinks with caution
4. Expert advice
Professor Wang from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds: "The golden period for dispelling cold within 6 hours after rain is recommended. Treatment between inside and outside is recommended. Taking warm drinks internally to promote blood circulation, using external hair dryers to warm the Dazhui point area, the best effect is to use two-pronged approach."
According to the weather forecast, there will be continuous rainfall in the southern region in the next week. It is recommended to carry light rain gear with you, always keep a few packs of brown sugar ginger tea in your bag, and make double preparations to prevent rain and cold.
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