Why are my calves so itchy in summer?

Many people experience unbearable itching in their calves in the summer. There are many reasons for this. It is very likely caused by a warm constitution, mosquito bites, or some skin diseases. Faced with this situation, people need to pay attention to understand its causes and prescribe the right medicine to treat it. The following is a detailed introduction to why the calves are so itchy in summer.

The unbearable itchiness in the calves in summer is mostly caused by the warm constitution. The following are the conditioning methods.

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.

Medicinal Diet for Damp-Heat Constitution

Medicine and food have the same origin. People with damp-heat constitution can appropriately increase the intake of the following foods while adhering to the principle of a reasonable diet structure:

When cooking porridge, you can add: coix seeds, lotus seeds, yam, red beans, mung beans, etc.

When making soup, you can add: winter melon, cucumber, loofah, poria cocos, duck meat, crucian carp, etc.

Suitable cold dishes: celery, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, lotus root, bitter gourd, etc.

Suitable fruits: watermelon, grapefruit, pear, etc.