Why do my calves itch every summer?

Some people will experience itchy calves in the summer. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. The most common one is that the patient has a damp and hot constitution, which is also called an allergic disease in Western medicine. As a patient, if this phenomenon occurs frequently, you should go to the hospital to check what the allergens are. The effect of removing moisture through diet is still good.

How to regulate damp-heat constitution

Living in a humid place for a long time, or in a climate with high temperature and high humidity, can easily lead to a damp and hot constitution. People who like to eat sweets and fatty foods, or drink alcohol for a long time, mostly have a damp-heat constitution.

The principles of conditioning for people with damp-heat constitution are to dry dampness and clear heat and eat a light diet. In terms of diet, try not to smoke or drink, do not eat spicy or fried foods, and try to eat less hot and nourishing foods, such as chili peppers, ginger, onions, garlic, etc. You should also eat less warm foods such as dog meat, venison, beef, mutton, and alcohol. It is advisable to eat foods that clear and eliminate dampness, such as coix seed, lotus seed, poria cocos, red bean, broad bean, mung bean, duck meat, crucian carp, winter melon, loofah, gourd, bitter melon, cucumber, watermelon, cabbage, celery, cabbage, lotus root, water spinach, etc. People with damp-heat constitution can eat more fruits and vegetables rich in dietary fiber to help maintain smooth bowel movements and prevent accumulation of damp heat.

Avoid living in low-lying and humid places. The living environment should be dry and ventilated. During the hot and humid season of midsummer, you should reduce the time spent on outdoor activities. Do not stay up late or overwork, and make sure to get enough and regular sleep. In terms of sports, it is suitable for high-intensity, high-volume exercises, such as middle- and long-distance running, swimming, mountain climbing, various ball games, martial arts, etc. In summer, due to the high temperature and humidity, it is best to exercise when it is cool. Massage Hegu, Fengchi, Zhongwan, Yinlingquan and Dazhui on your own.

Recommended medicinal food: mung bean lotus root

Peel the lotus root, rinse it and set aside. Soak 50 grams of mung beans in clean water, take them out, put them into the holes of the lotus root, put them in a pot, add clean water and stew until cooked, then add salt and eat.