Summer is not over, but autumn commences 

Today is the thirteenth solar term of the 24 solar terms, autumn commences. It is also the first solar term of autumn. There is a saying that the beginning of autumn is not autumn and it becomes cool only when white dew comes. It means that autumn has not arrived yet. Now we are in the last period of dog days. It continues to be hot and sultry. 

It is suitable to exercise and sweat to remove dampness in the body. For food, it is advised to eat less hot and spicy food and take in more food that can remove inner heat and moisturize the body. e.g. bok choy, egg plants and cucumbers. Seasonal crops change with time. Consuming plants in season gives the benefit of less pesticides when the vegetables are planted and harvested at the best time. The taste is better, too. Also, as it is in season, the production is more while the price is less.