As summer arrives, many people unknowingly begin to feel discomfort, such as dizziness, headaches, runny noses, and sneezing. However, this is not due to the COVID-19 virus, but rather due to heat or cold exposure. This article will provide a brief overview of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat, along with specific management strategies. 1. Wind-Cold ColdThe main characteristics of Wind-Cold cold are:body aches, no sweating or little sweating, fever, clear nasal discharge, and white, thin phlegm with no thirst. 
Causes: Caused by exposure to cold and wind, such as excessive air conditioning, consuming cold drinks, or not keeping warm while sleeping.Home Care Methods:1. Take a warm bath, perform acupoint massage, and soak feet to relieve symptoms;2. If necessary, take Chinese patent medicine under a doctor’s guidance, such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui (Huo Xiang Correct Qi Liquid) or Xiao Chai Hu Granules;3. Drink ginger and brown sugar hot water: Boil 3-5 slices of ginger with 30 grams of brown sugar, and drink it hot to induce sweating and dispel cold; if accompanied by severe headaches and body aches, add 2-3 sections of scallion white to the decoction.
Aromatherapy Home Care Methods:1. Massage Oil Method: Use warming or sun oil.Apply any of the above two massage oils to the soles of the feet, palms, back, and chest, and massage for absorption.
2. Blend No. 1 Massage Oil:Mix 6 drops of No. 1 with 10ml of carrier oil, apply to the front and back of the neck, chest, back, armpits, groin, palms, and soles, massage for absorption, and drink warm water. (If you have thyme hydrosol, mix 30-60 drops of hydrosol with 300ml of warm water and drink it all at once.) 3. Essential Oil Hot Compress Method: Add 3-5 drops of No. 1 pure essential oil to a basin of warm water, add about 100ml of pure milk, or 3-5 bottle caps of white vinegar, and use a hot towel to wipe the chest, back, palms, soles, armpits, and groin.4. Indoor Diffusion: Diffuse No. 1 essential oil indoors for 1-2 hours, 3-5 times a day.Regarding Water Intake:At this time, it is not necessary to drink large amounts of water; moderate intake is sufficient.2. Wind-Heat ColdThe main characteristics of Wind-Heat cold are:high fever, elevated body temperature, easy sweating, dry and painful throat, nasal congestion, cough, yellow urine, yellow nasal discharge, dry stools, and thirst.
Causes: Caused by external invasion of wind-heat evil, often accompanied by excessive liver and stomach fire.Generally, the following situations can trigger it:1. Wind-Cold transforming into Wind-Heat:If the body is exposed to cold or consumes too much cold food or gets wet, it may initially feel Wind-Cold, but if not treated promptly, it can transform into heat.2. Due to decreased immunity, exposure to crowded public places, or neglecting personal hygiene, leading to direct exposure to wind-heat evil.3. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures and dehydration, such as heatstroke.This type of illness has symptoms similar to those of viral and bacterial infections in modern medicine, and the Chinese herbal medicines used to treat Wind-Heat diseases often have antiviral and antibacterial effects.Home Care Methods:1. Eat moderately spicy, cool, and light foods, such as snow pears, white radishes, and cabbage;2. Avoid hot foods, such as scallions, ginger, garlic, leeks, longan, and chili peppers;3. Choose Chinese patent medicines under a doctor’s guidance, such as Ban Lan Gen Granules or Shuang Huang Lian Oral Liquid;4. Drinking chrysanthemum tea or mung bean soup can help relieve symptoms.
Aromatherapy Suggestions:1. Massage Oil Massage: Mix 4 drops of No. 1 + 2 drops of No. 2 + 2 drops of No. 4 + 10ml of carrier oil, apply to the front and back of the neck, chest, abdomen, back, armpits, groin, palms, and soles, massage for absorption, and drink warm water.
(If you have thyme, orange blossom, or chamomile hydrosol, mix: 20 drops of thyme + 30 drops of orange blossom + 20 drops of chamomile hydrosol + 300ml of warm water, drink it all at once, 4-6 cups a day.) Measure temperature every 2 hours.2. Essential Oil Hot Compress Method: Add 3-5 drops of No. 1 pure essential oil to a basin of warm water, add about 100ml of pure milk, or 3-5 bottle caps of white vinegar, and use a hot towel to wipe the chest, back, palms, soles, armpits, and groin. 
3. Indoor Diffusion: Diffuse No. 1 essential oil indoors for 1-2 hours, 3-5 times a day.Regarding Water Intake:It is necessary to drink large amounts of warm water.
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3. Acupoint Massage to Alleviate Cold SymptomsThere are some common acupoints that can effectively alleviate discomfort caused by either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat colds. In TCM aromatherapy application: Apply 1 drop of pure essential oil to the fingertip and directly press the acupoint.1. Feng Chi (Wind Pool) PointThe Feng Chi point is located at the lower edge of the occipital bone at the back of the neck. Use both thumbs to press on either side of the Feng Chi point and rub vigorously 10 times to relieve fever symptoms.
2. Tian Tu (Heavenly Prominence) PointThe Tian Tu point is located in the center of the suprasternal notch. Pressing and releasing this point 20-30 times can alleviate cough and throat pain symptoms.Note: This area is slightly larger, and you can directly use the corresponding massage oil. 
3. Ying Xiang (Welcome Fragrance) PointThe Ying Xiang point is located at the midpoint of the outer edge of the nostrils. Use the index fingers to press the Ying Xiang point and rub in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for about 50 times to relieve runny nose or nasal congestion symptoms.
4. Tai Yang (Sun) PointUsing the middle finger to repeatedly massage the Tai Yang point can relieve headaches and dizziness.
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If high fever persists and symptoms do not improve after appropriate treatment, please seek medical attention promptly.