Health for All says
In modern society, itching and dryness are becoming more and more common among women, which brings a lot of discomfort to women. These problems are often closely related to personal life Xi. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I would like to share with you some Chinese medicine theories and prevention methods about health, hoping to help female friends in need.
First of all, let's understand the causes of itching and dryness. In TCM theory, itching and dryness are mainly related to yin deficiency and dampness and heat. Yin deficiency refers to the lack of moisture in the mucous membranes, while dampness and heat refer to excessive accumulation of moisture in the pelvis. These problems are often closely related to personal life Xi, and the following will talk about 6 bad Xi habits related to them.
The first is irrational eating Xi. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive consumption of spicy, irritating, fried and greasy foods will lead to an increase in dampness in the body and further cause damp heat symptoms. Therefore, women should try to avoid spicy, irritating, fried and greasy foods in their daily diet, and eat more light and easy-to-digest foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc.
The second is bad Xi. Women who sit for a long time, wear tight pants or, do not change underwear frequently, etc., will lead to high local temperature and moisture retention, thereby aggravating the symptoms of yin deficiency and damp heat. Therefore, women should maintain a good Xi of life, move their bodies regularly, avoid sitting for a long time, wear loose and breathable clothes, change underwear frequently, and keep them clean and dry.
The third is an unscientific way of washing. Using too many detergents that contain harsh chemicals, using antibacterial lotions too often, or rinsing too often** can disrupt the pH balance, leading to impaired self-cleaning function, which in turn can lead to itching and dryness. Therefore, women should choose mild detergents when washing, avoid over-cleaning and frequent rinsing, and maintain a natural acid-base balance.
In addition, using sanitary napkins for a long time is also a bad Xi. The humid environment of sanitary napkins is easy to breed bacteria, making ** susceptible to infection, and aggravating the symptoms of damp heat and itching. Therefore, women should minimize the use of sanitary napkins for long periods of time, avoid using sanitary napkins that are too thick and too sticky, and occasionally choose cotton sanitary napkins with good breathability.
This is followed by overuse of antimicrobials. Improper use of antimicrobial drugs will lead to an imbalance of the microflora, disrupt the normal physiological environment, and then cause the symptoms of yin deficiency and dampness and heat. Therefore, women should avoid misuse of antimicrobial drugs and use them under the guidance of a doctor if necessary.
The last bad Xi is a lack of exercise. Lack of exercise will lead to the accumulation of moisture inside the body and poor blood circulation, which will aggravate the symptoms of yin deficiency and dampness and heat. Therefore, women should appropriately increase the amount of exercise in their daily life, such as walking, running, yoga, etc., to promote the body's metabolism and blood circulation.
In addition to changing bad life Xi, we can also use some ancient and modern remedies from the perspective of Chinese medicine to recuperate. For example, Chinese herbal formulas that nourish yin and clear away heat, such as Zhibai Dihuang Pill and Liuwei Dihuang Pill, can be taken appropriately to alleviate the symptoms of yin deficiency and damp heat. In addition, it can also be used to use moxibustion, acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine** to regulate the body and improve the yin deficiency and damp heat conditions.
In conclusion, although itching and dryness are common, they can be alleviated and prevented by changing bad Xi habits and adopting appropriate TCM conditioning methods. I hope this article can help women in need so that they can have a healthy and comfortable **.
Health References:
1.Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Third Edition. Health Press, 2011