During the holiday season, there is a trend of eating big fish and turning black and white upside down, which breaks the original way of life. After the holiday, the body may easily become irritable, with the most common being "getting angry". However, before putting out the fire on our body, we need to first figure out where the "fire source" is hidden. In fact, the seasonal changes in weather have a significant impact on the body's self-regulation of physiological functions. People who eat too much spicy and greasy food, such as steaming hot pot, big fish and meat, or when the indoor environment is relatively dry due to heating, are prone to "overheating". Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that Shanghuo belongs to the category of heat syndrome, which refers to the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body and the vigorous internal fire, resulting in thermal symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter mouth, sore throat, oral ulcers, yellow urine, etc. In general, upper body fire can be divided into two categories: "solid fire" and "virtual fire". Based on their clinical manifestations, they are commonly classified as "lung fire", "stomach fire", "heart fire", and "liver fire". We can adjust the functions of qi, blood, yin, yang and viscera by taking orally the tea substitute or Tonic Diet for nourishing yin and clearing heat, purging fire and detoxification, or by using acupoint massage and other methods, so as to achieve the goal of "eliminating fire". Today, according to the different manifestations of "getting on fire" in the human body, TCM recommends some practical "removing fire" tea drinks, Tonic Diet and massage points. Clear lung fire is often caused by dryness and pathogenic damage to the lungs. It is commonly manifested as coughing, low and viscous phlegm, difficult to expel, dry throat and nose, itchy and painful throat, red tongue tip, yellow coating, and floating or thin pulse. Drink 6 grams of mulberry leaves, 6 grams of northern ginseng, 3 grams of Zhejiang Fritillaria, 6 grams of light fermented black beans, and 15 grams of reed roots as tea substitutes. This formula can promote lung moistening and dryness. If dry mouth is obvious, the following options can be chosen: 3 green fruits, 9 grams of dendrobium, 6 grams of chrysanthemum, 9 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 15 grams of reed roots, 9 grams of mulberry leaves, and 6 grams of bamboo stalks. If there is obvious discomfort in the throat, the following options can be chosen: 6 grams of mulberry leaves, 6 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 12 grams of burdock seeds, 9 grams of black ginseng, 6 grams of mint (bottom), 9 grams of ginseng, and 3 grams of licorice. Tonic Diet ● Five Juice Dietary Materials: pear juice, water chestnut juice, lotus root juice, ophiopogon juice, and fresh reed root juice. Method: Mix the top five ingredients evenly, and drink cool at any time. Ingredients for Braised Duck with Jade Ginseng: 50g of Jade Bamboo and Sand Ginseng (each), 1 old duck, and an appropriate amount of seasoning. Method: After cleaning the old duck, put it in a clay pot. Add sand ginseng and jade bamboo, then add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer over low heat and add seasonings. Massage the San Li acupoint with acupoints, positioning the elbow at a right angle, at the midpoint of the line connecting the lateral end of the elbow crease and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Has the function of dispelling wind and clearing heat. Sitting, bend your elbows at a right angle, place your forearm on your abdomen, and use your thumb to rub vertically on your abdomen with the other hand. It is recommended to experience soreness once a day in the morning and once in the evening, for 5 minutes each time. Clear stomach fire is often caused by gastrointestinal food accumulation, commonly manifested as sour and odorous taste in the mouth, bloating or bloating in the stomach, poor appetite, poor bowel movements, foul and foul breath, thick and greasy tongue coating, and smooth pulse. 9 grams of hawthorn, 9 grams of Jiaoshenqu, 6 grams of Pinellia ternata, 9 grams of Poria cocos, and 6 grams of Semen Raphani were stir fried as substitute tea drinks. This method can relieve food stagnation. If you have dry mouth and poor appetite, the following options are available: 9g of ginseng, 6g of Polygonatum sibiricum, 12g of Rehmannia glutinosa, 9g of hawthorn, 15g of yam, 9g of black plum, 9g of white peony, and 3g of licorice. If you have stomach pain and irritability, the following options are available: 6g Chaihu, 9g Danggui, 9g Yujin, 9g Danshen, 9g Wuyao, 6g Chuanzhenzi, 9g Huangqin, and 15g Baihe. Tonic Diet ● Semen Raphani Congee Ingredients: 15g Semen Raphani, 100g japonica rice. How to make it: stir fry the radish seeds, grind them into powder, wash the rice, put them in the pot together with the radish seed powder, add water and bring them to a boil, then cook the gruel gently. ● Dendrobium and sugar cane dietary materials: 15g fresh Dendrobium, 15g northern ginseng (each), 12g polygonatum odoratum, ophiopogon japonicus (each), 10g yam, 250g Sugar cane juice. Preparation: decoct the first five ingredients in water to get juice, mix with Sugar cane juice and drink. Massage the upper Juxu acupoint, positioning it 6 inches below the calf's nose, at the midpoint of the line connecting the Zusanli acupoint and the lower Juxu acupoint, 1 horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior edge of the tibia. It has the functions of regulating the spleen and stomach, regulating the meridians and regulating intestinal qi. When massaging, the index and middle fingers should be pulled together and extended. The belly of the middle finger should be placed on the acupoint, while the belly of the index finger should be placed next to the acupoint. Both fingers should be used to press and massage the acupoint with force, preferably causing soreness, swelling, and pain. This should be done 3 times a day for 5 minutes each time. Clear heart fire is often caused by yin deficiency and excessive fire, commonly manifested as restlessness, impatience, dry mouth and thirst, hot flashes and night sweats, poor sleep, red tongue and less saliva, less moss, and fine pulse. 9 grams of raw Rehmannia root, 6 grams of Panax ginseng, 6 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 3 grams of Schisandra chinensis, and 6 grams of Ziziphus jujujuba seeds are used as substitute tea drinks. This formula can nourish yin and clear heat. If sweating excessively, the following options are available: 6 grams of mulberry leaves, 3 grams of Schisandra chinensis, 6 grams of lotus leaves, 3 grams of raw licorice, 3 grams of bamboo leaves, and 10 grams of raw oysters (decoct first). If the body is enthusiastic and annoyed, the following options are available: 9g honeysuckle, 9g forsythia suspensa, 6g mint (bottom), 3g bamboo leaves, 6g Ophiopogon japonicus, 15g cypress seeds, and 3g licorice. Tonic Diet ● Pear thirsty Congee Ingredients: 3 pears, 50g japonica rice. Preparation method: slice the pear, boil with water to remove the residue, and add japonica rice to cook Congee. Ingredients for Silver Ear Lotus Seed Soup: 20 grams of silver ear, 50 grams of white lotus seeds, appropriate amounts of chicken soup, cooking wine, scallions, and ginger. Method: Wash the white lotus seeds, wash the ginger and scallions, and cut them. Grind the Tremella fuciformis thoroughly, put it into a bowl, add chicken soup, and steam over high heat for 2 hours. Add lotus seeds, ginger, scallions, and salt, steam for another 40 minutes, and then remove. Acupoint massage at Shaofu acupoint, located at the proximal end of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in horizontal plane, between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones. It has the effects of clearing heart fire, promoting qi circulation, and activating blood circulation. When massaging, pinch the acupoints vertically with the thumb nail to avoid any soreness. Take it once a day in the morning and once in the evening, for 5 minutes each time. Clearing liver fire and liver fire are often caused by stagnation of liver qi, commonly manifested as rib distension and pain, bitter mouth, chest tightness, bloating, irritability, yellow urine, dry stool, red tongue with yellow and greasy coating, and smooth pulse. Tea substitutes include 6g Chaihu, 9g Baishao, 3g Gardenia, 6g Rose, and 6g Alisma. This formula can soothe the liver and relieve heat. If there is obvious restlessness and irritability, the following options can be chosen: 6 grams of gardenia, 9 grams of angelica, 9 grams of white peony, 12 grams of peony bark, and 9 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis. If there is obvious chest tightness and bloating after getting angry, the following options can be chosen: 9g peony bark, 6g gardenia, 3g licorice, 12g angelica, 9g poria, 12g white peony, 9g Atractylodes macrocephala, 9g Bupleurum chinense, and 6g peppermint (lower back). Tonic Diet ● celery Congee Ingredients: 100g celery, 250g japonica rice. Preparation method: wash celery and cut it into pieces, put it into casserole with japonica rice, add water and boil it in Wuhuo, and then boil it into Congee over the fire. ● Ingredients of mother of pearl Congee: 120g mother of pearl, 50g japonica rice. Method: Wash the mother of pearl, put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil for 30 minutes, remove the residue and leave the juice for later use. Clean the rice, put it into mother of pearl juice, add some water, and boil it into Congee. Massage the Taichong acupoint with the acupoint located on the dorsal side of the foot, at the concave area in front of the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones. It has the effects of soothing the liver, clearing heat, and benefiting the head. The Yanglingquan acupoint is located on the outer side of the calf when positioned, at the concave area in front of and below the fibular head. It has the effects of soothing the liver and promoting bile flow, clearing heat and dampness, and relaxing muscles and activating collaterals. When massaging, use your thumb to press and massage the acupoints, preferably causing soreness, swelling, and pain. Take 3 times a day for 5 minutes each time. Tip: Balancing cold and heat is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation. The key is to sort out suitable health preservation methods among various information, correctly distinguish between cold and heat, regulate cold and heat, in order to provide assistance for maintaining physical health and preventing and treating diseases. In daily life, it is necessary to develop the following healthy habits: pay attention to the diversity of food, mix coarse and fine grains, eat more fruits, vegetables, and potatoes to maintain normal intestinal function, reduce cooking oil consumption, eat light and low salt diets, avoid excessive intake of meat and fried, smoked, and pickled foods. Reasonable and moderate exercise can improve lipid metabolism, enhance gut microbiota structure, and help alleviate negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. Establishing healthy sleep habits, regular routines, and a balance between work and rest, creating an easy to fall asleep living environment, relaxing before bedtime, ensuring sleep time and quality, and helping to maintain normal metabolism. Maintaining a good mood and avoiding long-term living in a state of depression, melancholy, or fear can be achieved through methods such as changing the environment, feeling nature, and enjoying music to reconcile with emotions. (New Press) This article/Wang Tingting (Beijing Gulou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital)