How to remove dampness and heat

Some friends went to the hospital for relevant examinations, but did not find the cause of their physical discomfort. In fact, it may be caused by certain medical conditions. Some simple adjustments will have better results. Some people will experience dampness and heat in their bodies, so what is the best way to get rid of dampness and heat? Since each person's specific situation is different, it is recommended to receive treatment under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner, because Chinese medicine practitioners will develop improvement plans based on the patient's specific situation.

What are the best ways to remove dampness and heat?

1. Pay attention to diet: People with damp-heat constitution should pay attention to their diet. It is best to stick to a light, heat-clearing diet and eat more dampness-removing foods, such as lotus root, cucumber, cabbage, bitter melon, winter melon, mung bean, red bean, lotus seeds, coix seed, etc. These foods can help us remove dampness and heat and keep bowel movements smooth. Eat less fried, spicy, and highly nutritious foods, such as lamb, beef, dog meat, onions, garlic, ginger, etc. Quit smoking and drinking, and eat less sweets.

2. Keep bowel movements smooth: Patients with dampness and heat in their bodies are often prone to constipation, and feel that their bowel movements are not complete. If you want to get rid of the dampness and heat, you should go to the bathroom regularly every day, regardless of whether you have the urge to defecate or not. It is best to go after breakfast. Over time, you can develop a good habit of defecating on time.

3. Avoid living in humid places: If you live in a low-lying and humid place, with high temperature and humidity in the summer and no ventilation, it would be strange if your body does not suffer from dampness and heat if this continues for a long time. To prevent and treat a damp-heat constitution, the living environment should be ventilated and dry. In winter, do not close the doors and windows tightly. Open the windows for ventilation every day.

3 important points for patients with damp-heat constitution

1. People with damp-heat constitution should learn to control their anger: People with damp-heat constitution are impatient, extroverted, active, lively, often upset and irritable. They should control themselves and calm their mind to relieve their emotions. Treat joy and sorrow, pain and happiness, success and failure correctly, and maintain a stable state of mind.

2. People with damp-heat constitution must quit smoking and drinking: damp-heat constitution is characterized by internal dampness and heat. They should not stay up late for a long time or be overly tired. Keep bowel movements unobstructed to prevent accumulation of dampness and heat; pay attention to personal hygiene to prevent skin diseases.

Tobacco is pungent, hot and foul, which can easily generate heat and dampness, causing nausea, coughing, spitting, etc. Alcohol is hot in nature and damp in content. "Bencao Yanyi Buyi" says that it "generates heat in dampness, close to the fire of the liver", which is the worst form of dampness and heat. Therefore, excessive drinking will definitely increase yang heat, generate phlegm and dampness, and lead to damp heat. Being addicted to smoking and drinking can cause heat accumulation and dampness, which is an important cause of damp-heat constitution. You must try your best to quit smoking and drinking.