What is good to drink when you have a hot cold? Hot topics and practical suggestions across the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the temperature has risen sharply in many places across the country, and the number of patients with hot colds (summer-type colds) has increased significantly. According to the analysis of health topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days, the number of discussions related to "hot and cold diet therapy" increased by 120% month-on-month, becoming the focus of summer health. The following is a practical guide compiled with the latest hot topics.
1. Top 5 hot searches related to heat and cold on the entire network (last 10 days)
| Ranking | keywords | peak search volume | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What to drink if you have a hot cold? | 285,000 | dizziness/thirst |
| 2 | Food therapy for summer-wet cold | 192,000 | Low grade fever/fatigue |
| 3 | Homemade electrolyte water | 157,000 | dehydration symptoms |
| 4 | How to make three-bean drink | 123,000 | Sore throat/hot and dry throat |
| 5 | A new way to drink Huoxiang Zhengqi | 98,000 | nausea/diarrhea |
2. Recommended drinks and scientific basis
Based on recent interviews with traditional Chinese medicine experts and WHO summer health recommendations, the following five types of drinks have received the most attention:
| Drink type | Represents the recipe | Applicable symptoms | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrolyte water | lemon+honey+salt | after heavy sweating | Sodium content ≤1g/L |
| Chinese medicine instead of tea | Honeysuckle + Mint | Sore throat | Use with caution when the spleen and stomach are weak and cold |
| Traditional therapeutic recipes | Mung bean and lily soup | Low-grade fever and irritability | diabetes sugar reduction |
| Fruit and vegetable juice | Watermelon + pear juice | Short and red urine | Place at room temperature ≤2h |
| Probiotic drinks | sugar free yogurt | accompanied by diarrhea | Avoid drinking ice cold |
3. Latest reminders from experts (updated in June)
1.Beware of the “Ice Drink Trap”: The latest research from Peking Union Medical College Hospital shows that sudden drinking of cold drinks below 4℃ will reduce the blood flow of respiratory mucosa by 40% and aggravate the symptoms of nasal congestion.
2.The golden ratio of hydration: The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adding 30ml of water per kilogram of body weight, which can be prepared according to "70% warm water + 30% functional drinks".
3.Internet celebrity formula verification: The "Electrolyte Vitamin C Water" that has exploded across the Internet has been tested by the laboratory and found that adding 1 vitamin C effervescent tablet to 500ml exceeds the daily tolerance (2000mg).
4. Phased beverage plan
| Stage of disease course | core symptoms | Recommended drinks | Taboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early stage (1-2 days) | Headache/heat | Sangju drink | Avoid spicy food |
| Peak period (3-5 days) | Fever/profuse sweating | Five juice drink | No alcohol |
| Recovery period (6 days+) | Qi deficiency and fatigue | American ginseng tea | Avoid strong tea |
5. Special tips
1. Clinical data released by the Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine on June 15 showed that misuse of ginger and brown sugar water in patients with hot and cold symptoms will increase the probability of worsening symptoms by 65%.
2. The "sweating method to reduce fever" popular on short video platforms has been refuted by CCTV's health column. Excessive sweating may cause electrolyte imbalance.
3. JD Health’s June report shows that sales of electrolyte powder surged by 300% year-on-year. It is recommended to choose products without added pigments and pay attention to the potassium and sodium ratio (ideal value is 3:1).
Hot colds in summer are mostly caused by summer heat and dampness. Drinking water correctly can not only relieve symptoms but also speed up recovery. Remember the twelve-word principle of "small amounts, frequent times, appropriate temperature and coolness, and symptomatic selection" to help you spend the summer healthily. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, please seek medical treatment in time.
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