What should you do if you lose your appetite in summer?

Lack of appetite during summer can be improved through methods such as increasing physical activity, adjusting diet, and medical treatment.

1. Increase Physical Activity

Moderate exercise increases energy consumption, promotes gastrointestinal motility, and boosts metabolic rate, thereby increasing the body's energy demands. This helps enhance appetite and alleviate the loss of appetite commonly experienced in summer.

2. Improve Diet

Dietary therapy can be used to address poor appetite in summer. It not only helps relieve symptoms but also replenishes essential nutrients. Patients are generally advised to consume nourishing soups such as Solomonseal Rhizome and Chinese Yam Pigeon Meat Soup, or Chinese Yam Lamb Porridge, which can stimulate appetite and aid digestion.

3. Medication

For loss of appetite in summer, medication may be used under a doctor’s guidance to improve appetite. For example, Hawthorn Pills—a traditional Chinese medicine containing hawthorn, Six God Powder (Liushenqu), and stir-fried malt—can help promote digestion and increase food intake. However, it should be noted that individuals with excessive stomach acid should avoid taking such medications.