How to treat Yin deficiency in the body

Physical Yin deficiency mainly refers to insufficient Yin fluid, which often leads to dry mouth, irritability, etc. It is also prone to insomnia, dreaminess, palpitations, tongue fragmentation and other symptoms. At this time, you must emphasize nourishment. First of all, you must pay attention to mental conditioning, maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude, and don't be anxious when encountering things. In addition, you must pay attention to diet conditioning, eat more foods that help to replenish Yin, eat more light foods, and also pay attention to environmental conditioning. Open windows for ventilation in the living environment to avoid dryness.

How to treat Yin deficiency in the body

1. Mental care

People with Yin deficiency constitution have a more impatient temperament and are often upset and easily angered. This is because Yin deficiency leads to excessive fire, which disturbs the mind. Therefore, they should follow the spirit-nourishing method of "tranquility and emptiness" and "keeping the spirit within" in the "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic". In daily work, avoid arguing with others over non-principle issues to reduce anger, and avoid participating in entertainment activities that involve competing for victory or defeat. Go to the countryside to rest and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city

2. Environmental Adjustment

People with Yin deficiency are usually thin, and thin people have more fire, often have hot hands and feet, dry mouth and throat, are afraid of heat and like coolness, can easily get through the cold winter, and feel uncomfortable in the hot summer, so they should pay attention to avoiding the heat in the hot summer.

3. Diet adjustment

People with Yin deficiency should preserve Yin and suppress Yang, eat light food, and stay away from fatty, greasy, dry and strong foods. They can eat more light foods such as sesame, glutinous rice, honey, dairy products, sugarcane, fish, etc., and should eat less spicy foods such as onion, ginger, garlic, leek, shallot, and pepper.

4. Living and sleeping

Your daily life should be regular, your living environment should be quiet, and you should not drink tea, exercise or play games before going to bed. You can go to bed early and get up early, and maintain a certain lunch break at noon. Avoid staying up late, strenuous exercise and working in high temperatures. It is advisable to exercise moderation in sexual intercourse. Quit smoking and drinking to prevent heat and toxins from damaging the yin.

5. Physical exercise

It is only suitable for intermittent physical exercises of small to medium intensity. You can choose traditional fitness programs that combine movement and stillness, such as Tai Chi, Tai Chi sword, and Qigong. When exercising, you should control the amount of sweat and replenish water in time. If your skin is very dry, you can swim more often. It is not advisable to take a sauna.

6. Emotional regulation

You should control your emotions at ordinary times and stay calm when encountering things. Treat good times and bad times correctly. You can practice calligraphy and play chess to relax your mind and nature, and use traveling to express your feelings and cultivate your sentiments. Usually listen to soothing, gentle and lyrical music. Prevent irritation.

In addition, people with Yin deficiency who experience symptoms of Yin deficiency such as hot hands and feet, irritability, dry mouth, insomnia, and night sweats can choose foods that nourish Yin, clear heat, nourish the heart and calm the nerves, such as millet, barley, wheat, corn, and red beans among grains; cabbage, winter melon, cucumber, seaweed, and tofu among vegetables; pears, watermelons, lilies, lotus seeds, and jujubes among fruits; and white duck, goose, crucian carp, turtle, clams, etc. among meats.