The best way to remove cold and dampness in traditional Chinese medicine

Dampness and turbidity are the natural enemy of modern people's physical and mental health, and are the root cause or accomplice of most difficult and chronic diseases. When the body is damp, people usually feel sleepy, have heavy limbs, poor gastrointestinal function, and more severe freckles. So how do we get rid of dampness and coldness? How to prevent body moisture? Here are five ways to get rid of dampness and cold.

1

The lazier you are, the more you need to exercise

Most people with heavy moisture in their bodies are those who eat greasy food and lack exercise. These people often feel that their bodies are heavy and their limbs are weak and they are unwilling to move. However, the more they dislike exercise, the more moisture accumulates in their bodies. If this continues for a long time, the moisture in the body will inevitably attack the liver, causing a series of symptoms. Exercise can relieve stress, promote the functioning of body organs, and speed up the discharge of moisture from the body. Exercises such as jogging, brisk walking, swimming, yoga, and Tai Chi are beneficial to activate blood circulation and improve water metabolism.

2

Eat a light and appropriate diet

The gastrointestinal system is related to the metabolism of nutrients and water. The best way is to have a proper and balanced diet. High-calorie foods such as alcohol, milk, fatty and sweet foods are not easy to digest and absorb, and can easily cause gastrointestinal bloating and inflammation. Sweets and fried foods can cause the body to produce peroxides, aggravating inflammatory responses.

Cold food, ice cream or cold vegetables and fruits will stagnate the gastrointestinal digestion function and are not suitable for frequent consumption, such as lettuce, salad, melon, cabbage, eggplant, etc. It is best to add onions and ginger when cooking to reduce the cold properties of vegetables and fruits.

3

Avoid the body's moisture from the natural environment

The formation of moisture in the human body is not only due to metabolic problems, but also largely related to the environment. Often in a humid and cold environment, it is easy for internal moisture to invade the body.

The following matters should be noted in daily life: 1) Do not sleep on the wooden floor directly. Wooden floors are too humid and can easily penetrate into the body, causing pain in the limbs. 2) Go out less frequently on cold and wet days. 3) Do not wear wet clothes or cover yourself with a wet mattress. After taking a bath, wipe your body thoroughly and dry your hair. 4) If the humidity in the room is very high, it is recommended to open windows more often for ventilation.