Feeling sleepy at noon and drinking coffee to refresh yourself? Traditional Chinese Medicine Reminder: Do not! Injury to liver and lungs

Source: China News Network. On August 27th, 2026, the Southern Book Fragrance Festival opened in Guangzhou. Zhang Zhongde, Vice President of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dean of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated in an interview that the temperature difference between day and night gradually increases and the yang energy gradually decreases in early autumn, which is a key transitional period for adjusting daily routine and maintaining physical and mental health. Regarding the common habit of modern people feeling tired in the afternoon and relying on coffee to refresh themselves, Zhang Zhongde pointed out that many people tend to drink strong coffee to refresh themselves when they are tired in the afternoon. Although it may seem to relieve drowsiness in the short term, it can actually continue to damage liver and lung function, and gradually damage physical health. He advocates for the public to develop a good habit of taking a nap during the afternoon, taking 15 to 30 minutes to rest with their eyes closed every day. Without the need for long sleep, they can quickly recover their energy, relieve physical and mental fatigue, and greatly improve their work and study efficiency after waking up. It is an efficient health preservation method suitable for the early autumn season. (Reporter Cai Minjie, Producer Fang Min) Responsible Editor: [Li Ji]