How to regulate a dry and hot constitution? A light diet is recommended

In contrast to people with a cold constitution, people with a hot constitution have a strong heart fire and are more afraid of heat. Especially in the summer, the excessive heart fire often leads to symptoms such as irritability, dry mouth and obvious bad breath, and they are often accompanied by negative emotions such as anxiety. For people with a hot constitution, they should eat a light diet and maintain a calm attitude in daily life.

1: For people with a naturally hot constitution and those who have to stay under the sun for a long time, Chinese medicine practitioners recommend that it is better to adjust the body constitution instead of using ice cream or cold drinks to reduce fever. For example, people with congenital dryness and heat can use bitter and cold coptis root to neutralize it;

2: If you have an acquired hot constitution or have been in the sun for a long time, you can ask a Chinese medicine practitioner to prescribe Chinese medicine to adjust your constitution by replenishing Qi, nourishing Yin, refreshing the mind, and clearing away heat according to your constitution and needs, which can better improve your body's heat tolerance.

3: People with dry and red constitution are impatient and often upset and easily angered. This is because of Yin deficiency and excessive fire, and the fire disturbs the mind. They should especially follow the method of nourishing the mind of "tranquility and emptiness, and keeping the spirit within". We should strengthen our self-cultivation in daily life and consciously develop the habit of being calm and composed.

1: In terms of diet, people with dry and hot constitution should eat a light diet. They can eat more sesame, honey, fruits (persimmon, pear, water chestnut, loquat, etc.), vegetables (tomato, winter melon, radish, lotus root, etc.), fish, soy products and other light foods. They can also eat lily porridge, wolfberry porridge, yam porridge, etc. On the other hand, avoid eating fatty, greasy, spicy and dry foods such as mutton, and eat less hot foods and spicy foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, leeks and peppers.

2: Loquat "Although loquat is not a seasonal fruit, Chinese medicine believes that loquat is sweet and sour, and has a neutral nature. It has the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, quenching thirst and harmonizing the stomach, and promoting diuresis and clearing heat. It is used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, coughs, chest tightness and phlegm. It is very suitable for consumption in the autumn season and also has a disease prevention effect." When purchasing loquats, choose those that are large and symmetrical, obovate, with orange-yellow peel, complete fuzz, juicy, thin skin and thick flesh, and no green fruit. If loquats are placed in the refrigerator, they will turn black due to excessive moisture. They can generally be stored in a dry and ventilated place. Because loquats contain polyphenols, they tend to turn brown and change color after peeling. Soaking them in cold water, sugar water or salt water can prevent discoloration. Do not eat unripe loquats. Diabetics should avoid eating it, and people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea should eat less or not eat it.

3: Pumpkin Pumpkin can prevent chapped lips, nasal bleeding and dry skin, etc. It can enhance the body's immunity and improve the symptoms of autumn dryness. Eat pumpkin in moderation. The daily amount should not exceed that of a staple meal, but not too little either. You can make "pumpkin and purple rice porridge". Preparation method: Slice the pumpkin, wash the rice and jujube, put them into the pot together with the pumpkin slices, add water and cook. Boil it over high heat first, then use low heat and cook until the rice is soft.

4: Dried fruits and green leafy vegetables Dried fruits and green leafy vegetables are the best sources of magnesium and folic acid. A body lacking in magnesium and folic acid is prone to anxiety. Magnesium is an important cardiotonic substance that allows the heart to maintain sufficient power in the dry season. Folic acid can ensure the quality of blood and thus improve the nutrient absorption of the nervous system.

People with dry and hot constitutions can have common conditioning methods in terms of diet. Try to eat some cold and light foods. Stay away from hot foods such as longan. In addition, friends with dry and hot constitutions need to be prepared to avoid the heat when going out in the high summer temperatures.