A habit engraved in the DNA of Chinese people: No matter how hot the weather is, you have to cover your stomach. Do you do the same?

It’s really hard to cover yourself with a quilt during the dog days of summer!

However, no matter how hot the weather is, many people will just pull a corner of the quilt, pillowcase, bed sheet, etc. to cover their stomachs, right?

This incident has recently become a hot topic, sparking resonance among netizens: #Chinese people always cover their stomachs no matter how hot it is.

Netizens commented that they would cover their belly buttons even if they were dying of heat. One netizen even left a message saying that even if they were stranded on an island with nothing to wear, they would still cover their belly buttons with a fallen leaf.

The older generation often said, "If you don't cover your belly, the navel will easily get cold." Our protection of the navel has been passed down from generation to generation. What is the mystery of the navel? Is it really easy to get sick if you don't cover your belly?

What is the mystery of the belly button?

Many people have experienced diarrhea because their stomachs are not covered properly and their "anus" area is lost when they wake up in the morning. They never dare to talk about it again... Maybe the belly button really has some mysteries.

We know that the belly button is essentially a scar . During the embryonic stage, the fetus relies on the umbilical cord to connect to the mother to obtain oxygen and nutrients to maintain life. After birth, the doctor will cut the umbilical cord and tie up the remaining part of the umbilical cord on the belly. When the umbilical cord stump necrotizes and falls off (usually after 7 days), the surrounding tissues slowly grow up and the belly button appears.

As the last closure point of the abdominal wall during embryonic development, the navel has the thinnest epidermal keratin and the weakest barrier function, and there is no muscle or fat tissue under the skin. In addition, the navel is close to abundant nerve endings and nerve plexuses, so it is particularly sensitive to external stimuli. It is a relatively "weak" part of the human body and needs to be protected.

In addition, the navel is most afraid of cold wind and cold invasion, even in the hot summer, there is a risk of catching cold. If you do not pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm, and use air conditioning or fans to blow directly at your navel, the cold air can easily enter the body through the navel, causing diarrhea, etc., and women may also suffer from dysmenorrhea.

So, it seems that it is very scientific that our ancestors have been so careful in protecting their belly buttons.

How to cover yourself with a blanket scientifically in summer?

In the hot summer, it is difficult to cover yourself with a blanket - with the air conditioner on, will you feel warm or cold if you cover yourself with a blanket? It is not so bad for adults, but many people may turn on the air conditioner at a low temperature and wrap themselves tightly in a blanket, hahahaha. It is a bit difficult to know what to do with children... Why don't we have this kind of blanket? (As shown in the picture)

How to cover yourself with a quilt scientifically? You need to cover both parts properly.

1. Navel. There is an important acupuncture point in traditional Chinese medicine at the navel, Shenque acupoint, which is most afraid of the invasion of wind and cold. Shenque acupoint connects the twelve meridians and the five internal organs, and has the effects of warming and unblocking the meridians, harmonizing the stomach and intestines, and strengthening the foundation, which can support yang and replenish deficiency. At the same time, the navel is located in the middle of the human body (spleen and stomach), which is the hub of the rise and fall of the whole body's qi. Ensuring the warmth here is conducive to the operation of qi and the smooth flow of all meridians is the basis for the normal operation of the spleen and stomach.

2. Feet. "Coldness leads to coagulation, coagulation leads to stagnation, and stagnation leads to stasis." Coldness is the source of all diseases. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the feet are the starting point of the meridians. "Coldness originates from the feet." The coldness will move from the bottom to the top along the feet, so it is important to pay attention to keeping the feet warm. Some people like to kick off the quilt at night. You might as well wear a pair of loose socks when sleeping. However, it should be reminded that people with yin deficiency and internal heat are not suitable to wear socks when sleeping.