Outdoor sports are a low-carbon, environmentally friendly and healthy way of activities that modern people often participate in. However, hypothermia (i.e., hypothermia) is a common and dangerous condition in outdoor sports, especially in extreme climatic conditions, posing a serious threat to human health and life safety. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to share some effective self-help methods for you.
Manifestations of hypothermia include chills, pallor, cyanosis, weakness in the limbs, weakness in the legs and feet, difficulty speaking, and psychological disturbance. In case of hypothermia, corresponding self-rescue measures should be taken immediately.
First of all, take care of your body. Getting out of the cold is the most important step, finding shelter from the wind to prevent further heat loss. Items with thermal insulation, such as blankets, plastic bags, etc., can be used to cover the body to block the intrusion of cold air from the outside.
Second, replenish enough calories. You can use the methods recommended by Chinese medicine, such as drinking hot water and eating some hot food, to increase the body's metabolic calories. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that certain foods have a warming and tonic effect, such as ginger, red dates, and wolfberries, which can be eaten in soup or porridge to help restore body temperature.
At the same time, pay attention to self-massage. TCM meridians believe that massaging specific acupuncture points can promote blood circulation and qi and blood circulation, thereby speeding up the recovery of body temperature. For example, you can use the palm of your hand to rub the heat, and then press on the acupuncture points such as the large vertebrae, shoulder well, and hegu to perform self-massage, which helps to promote the body's heat generation and conduction.
In addition, taking advantage of the healing effects of herbs is also an effective way to help yourself. There are many good remedies for dealing with the invasion of cold in traditional Chinese medicine classics, such as Banxia Pill and Sijunzi Soup, which have the effect of warming and replenishing the body surface, dispelling cold and keeping warm. Of course, it is best to consult a TCM doctor before using herbal creams or medications to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Finally, we remind everyone to make adequate preparations for outdoor activities, wear appropriate warm clothing, and increase body surface insulation. Bring essential supplies such as first-aid medicines, food, and water to ensure that you can carry out outdoor activities on the premise of being able to help yourself and be rescued.
In the face of outdoor hypothermia, we must respond calmly and take correct self-rescue measures in time. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hypothermia is a condition in which the body's yang energy is greatly damaged, and attention should be paid to the recuperation of yang energy. Through these methods, we are better able to protect ourselves from danger during outdoor activities.
Health References:
1. bensky d, cl**ey s, stoger e, et al. chinese herbal medicine: materia medica[m]. eastland press, 2004.