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Body cold, a word often mentioned in TCM theory, is also a common physical sensation that many people experience during winter or rainy and wet seasons. Body cold, simply put, refers to the low temperature inside the human body, resulting in a series of uncomfortable symptoms in the body, such as cold hands and feet, paleness, fatigue and weakness. So, what is the cold in the body? How did it come about?
Traditional Chinese medicine explanation of body cold.
In TCM theory, body chill can be understood as the body's "yang deficiency". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the foundation of human health is the balance of yin and yang, and yang deficiency means that the "fire" qi in the body is insufficient, and the "cold qi" in the body cannot be dissipated normally, resulting in the symptoms of cold in the body. There are many causes of yang deficiency, including congenital constitution, improper diet, mood swings, overwork, etc.
Modern medical explanations for body cold.
From the point of view of modern medicine, body chills may be related to poor blood circulation. When blood circulation inside the body slows down, the temperature of the body's extremities, especially in areas far from the heart, such as the hands and feet, decreases. In addition, body cold may also be associated with diseases such as hypothyroidism and anemia.
Symptoms and effects of body cold.
Symptoms of body chills include not only cold hands and feet, but also paleness, easy colds, indigestion, joint pain, etc. Long-term body cold, if not treated in time, may affect physical health, and even lead to some chronic diseases.
How to regulate body cold.
1.Improve your diet: Moderate intake of some warm foods, such as lamb, chicken, ginger, garlic, etc., can help raise the body's temperature. At the same time, excessive intake of cold foods, such as watermelon, cucumber, etc., should be avoided.
2.Moderate exercise: Moderate exercise can promote blood circulation and raise body temperature. But be careful to choose an exercise method that suits you and avoid overexertion.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: There are many classic prescriptions in Chinese medicine that can be used to regulate body cold, such as "Guizhi Soup", "Siwu Soup" and so on. Guizhi soup is composed of cinnamon branches, white peony, ginger, jujube, etc., which has the effect of warming yang and relieving the surface; Siwu soup is composed of angelica, Chuanxiong, white peony, rehmannia and so on, which is mainly used to regulate the symptoms of blood deficiency in women.
4.Massage acupuncture points: Massaging specific acupuncture points, such as Zusanli, Qihai, Guan Yuan, etc., can help raise the body's temperature and improve the symptoms of body cold.
5.Maintain a good state of mind: Mood swings can also affect the balance of yin and yang in the body, so maintaining a good state of mind is also important to regulate body cold.
Body cold is a complex physical phenomenon, and it also takes a long-term process to regulate body cold. With a reasonable diet, moderate exercise, appropriate medication and good lifestyle habits, the symptoms of body cold can be alleviated. If you have symptoms of body cold, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor for personalized treatment.
References. 1.Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Health Press, 2017.
2.Research Progress on the Combination of Modern Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2019.
Please note that the above is only an introduction to popular science, and specific medical problems should be consulted by a professional doctor.
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