Humidity, what does it mean?

- The so-called wetness is commonly referred to as water wetness, which has the distinction of external wetness and internal wetness. External dampness is caused by the intrusion of external water and dampness into the human body due to humid climate, wading in water and rain, or damp living room; internal dampness is a pathological product, often related to digestive function. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen has the function of "transporting and transforming water and dampness". If the body is deficient, indigestion or overeating, eating too much greasy and sweet food, the spleen will not be able to transport and transform normally and cause "water and dampness to stop"; and people with spleen deficiency are also prone to It invites the invasion of external dampness, and external dampness often obstructs the spleen and stomach and causes dampness to arise from the inside, so the two are both independent and related.

- The so-called heat is a kind of thermal image. The heat in the damp heat coexists with the dampness, or because of the heavy heat and humidity in summer and autumn, the combination of dampness and heat invades the human body, or because the dampness remains for a long time and does not get rid of the heat, or because of the "yang-heat constitution", the dampness "from yang heat”, therefore, the coexistence of humidity and heat is common.

How does the heat and humidity physique come from?

- Innate endowment

- Addicted to tobacco and alcohol, often staying up late

- Living in a humid and hot environment for a long time

- Improper nourishment

What are the symptoms of the body?

- Stain and shine

- have more acne breakouts

- Frequent dry mouth and bitter taste

- red eyes

- Irritability, sluggishness, drowsiness

- Short urine

- Dry or sticky stools

- Men tend to have wet scrotum

- Women often have hyperchromatic yellow discharge

Want to improve, what should I do?

Four principles of diet: 

- Avoid sweet or spicy food

- Quit smoking and avoid alcohol, tobacco and alcohol will aggravate dampness and heat

- Eat less nourishing medicine and food, excessive nourishing will aggravate dampness and heat

- Eat less fried, grilled, smoked and pickled foods

Environment shot:

People with damp-heat constitution should pay special attention to adjusting their living habits, avoid damp-heat and stretch their joints. Stay in a good mood mentally and avoid being sad or angry.

1. Avoid warm environments: You should try to avoid living or working in hot and humid environments for a long time, and you can use air conditioners appropriately

2. Dress dry and loose: natural fibers should be worn

3. Don't stay up late to ensure sleep: Those who stay up late often have thick yellow tongue coating, which is a sign of dampness and heat. Get 7-8 hours of high-quality sleep every day

4. Do more exercise to increase flexibility: Do more exercises to stretch the muscles, bones and joints to increase the flexibility of the body, which is beneficial to the liver and gallbladder, relieve tension and anxiety

Spiritual shot:

1. Deep breathing: practice deep breathing, using abdominal breathing

2. Soothing exercise: Tai Chi, yoga, Qigong, etc.

3. Listen to light music: listen to smooth and soothing music to maintain a peaceful mind