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When does the volt count start?

Several volts is a solar term in the traditional calendar of China, which refers to the beginning of the second rainy day in summer. In China, there are ten dog days in a row.

The specific starting time of several volts is not fixed, depending on the specific year and lunar calendar calculation. Generally speaking, the starting time of several volts is around the first ten days of July in the lunar calendar, and the specific date may vary from region to region and year.

The starting sign of several volts is the first rainy day in summer, which is a special solar term. The dog days refer to the days of extreme high temperature in summer, which is considered to be a period of alternating yin and yang, with yin flourishing and yang declining. It is generally believed that at this time, the human body's yang is weak and vulnerable to diseases and pathogens, so attention should be paid to health care.

During the dog days, people generally take various measures to deal with the hot weather, such as avoiding long-term exposure to the scorching sun, appropriately increasing the amount of drinking water and maintaining a cool and comfortable environment. At the same time, we will also pay attention to diet conditioning, choose light and digestible food, avoid overwork, and maintain a good work and rest and mentality.

Foods suitable for dog days include:

1, cool vegetables: such as cucumber, tomato, wax gourd, bitter gourd, etc. These vegetables are rich in water and vitamins.

2. Seafood: such as shrimp, crab and fish, which is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids.

3. Fruits: such as watermelons, cantaloupes, strawberries and oranges. These fruits are rich in water and vitamins.

4, cold: cold cucumber, cold tofu skin, cold kelp and so on. It is very suitable for cold dishes in summer, with refreshing taste and rich in cellulose and vitamins.