You can't get fat during the Spring Festival
Dampness, a word often mentioned in TCM theory, actually plays an important role in our daily lives. Heavy dampness is the main culprit of many physical discomforts, including what we often call drowsiness on rainy days. So, how can we effectively remove moisture and keep us away from this trouble?
First, we need to understand moisture. Dampness, in TCM theory, is a pathological product, which is formed due to the abnormal metabolism of water in the body, which causes water to stay in the body and cannot be discharged normally. People with heavy dampness often feel heavy in their bodies, lack of energy, loss of appetite, and even edema.
So, how can you tell if you're damp? Here are some common symptoms:
1.Heavy body: Feeling like you're being pressed by something, and your movements are sluggish.
2.Lack of energy: always feeling lethargic and without energy.
3.Loss of appetite: Lack of appetite for eating, and even nausea and vomiting.
4.Edema: Especially in the face and lower limbs, there will be significant edema.
5.Loose stools: Unformed stools, prone to diarrhea.
If you have any of the above symptoms, then you may need to remove the moisture.
So, how do you get rid of moisture? Here are some TCM methods to try:
1.Diet: People with heavy dampness should eat more foods that are good for water and dampness, such as barley, red beans, lentils, etc. At the same time, you should also eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as pumpkin, sweet potatoes, yams, etc.
2.Exercise: Proper exercise can speed up the body's metabolism and help the body expel moisture. However, people with heavy humidity should not exercise excessively, so as not to burn their temper. You can choose some gentle exercises such as walking, tai chi, yoga, etc.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the important methods of Chinese medicine to remove dampness. Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include Poria cocos, Ze Yuan, Atractylodes macrocephalus, etc. According to your specific symptoms, you can choose the Chinese medicine that suits you for conditioning.
4.Massage acupuncture points: Massaging specific acupuncture points on the body can also help remove moisture. Commonly used acupuncture points are Zusanli, Zhongguan, Fenglong, etc.
5.Maintain good living habits: People with heavy humidity should maintain good living habits, avoid overwork, maintain adequate sleep, and avoid staying up late.
The above are some of the methods of Chinese medicine to remove dampness, I hope it will help you. However, it should be reminded that heavy dampness is a pathological condition that requires long-term conditioning and cannot be expected overnight. At the same time, the method of removing moisture also needs to be adjusted according to the specific situation of the individual. If you are troubled by heavy dampness, it is recommended to consult a professional TCM practitioner for personalized conditioning.
Finally, I hope that everyone can stay away from the trouble of humidity and live a healthy life.
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