February 18th this year is the Rain Water solar term, which is the first solar term among the 24 solar terms to reflect the phenomenon of precipitation. Traditional Chinese medicine experts remind that at this time, the yang qi is rising, the dampness is gradually increasing, and the weather is warm and cold. The key to health and disease prevention is to dispel dampness, invigorate the spleen, soothe the liver and regulate qi, and prevent wind and cold. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that 'yin evil is prone to trap spleen yang' Zhu Huiting, chief physician of the Department of Dermatology at Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated with Capital Medical University, introduced that during the rainy season, dampness and wind are intertwined, which can easily induce skin problems such as eczema, urticaria, and acne, and should be prevented in advance. In daily life, the human body should follow the natural laws, go to bed and wake up early, but should not reduce clothing too early. Especially, it is necessary to protect the neck, back, waist, abdomen, and lower limbs to prevent cold and dampness from invading the surface and generating moisture internally. At the same time, indoor ventilation should be maintained, and bedding should be sun dried frequently to dispel dampness and prevent moisture; In terms of diet, Poria cocos yam Congee, rose tea for regulating qi, etc. are recommended. They can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, soothe the liver and regulate qi. Special attention should be paid to eating less sweet, greasy, raw and cold (such as ice cream, sashimi, cold dishes, etc.) foods, so as not to help damp and produce phlegm and aggravate skin problems. Wu Xinyan, Deputy Chief Physician of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at the Aviation General Hospital, reminds that during the rainy season, the air humidity increases, and dampness has the characteristics of stickiness and turbidity, which can easily trap the spleen and stomach, inhibit their normal transport function, and lead to the recurrence or aggravation of chronic gastritis in patients. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the spleen and stomach are regarded as the "foundation of nurture" and the "source of qi and blood biochemistry". The health of the spleen and stomach is directly related to the generation of qi and blood and the transportation of nutrients in the human body. Therefore, taking good care of the spleen and stomach can not only effectively alleviate the discomfort symptoms of chronic gastritis, but also lay a solid foundation for overall health throughout the spring and even the whole year. Specifically, it is advisable to consume foods that have the function of invigorating the spleen and dispelling dampness, such as yam, Job's tears, water chestnuts, white beans, etc. In addition, it is recommended to eat more fresh vegetables such as spring bamboo shoots, spinach, chives, etc. These vegetables are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, which can help promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and enhance spleen and stomach function. However, attention should be paid to cooking methods, and try to choose light and easily digestible methods such as stir frying and boiling soup, avoiding deep frying and oil frying, and reducing gastrointestinal burden. (New Society)