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Sunbathing is currently a regular practice in China as Sanfu Days approach. These days are the three 10-day periods of the hottest and dampest days in the lunar calendar.

It’s a wellness practice known to clear the body’s dampness and boost energy.

The Sanfu period is divided into three periods: Toufu, Zhongfu, and Mofu.

To stay cool in the heat, people eat light, cold dishes, rely on flour-based foods for nutrition, and eat noodles to promote sweating.

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