Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dampness is yin evil, which is sticky and turbid, and it is easy to block qi, thus affecting the operation of qi in the body. At the same time, it is considered that humidity is also a heavy and drowsy disease, because the increase of humidity in the air will hinder the thermal metabolism of the human body. In the environment of high temperature and high humidity, the atmosphere contains a lot of water vapor, so it is difficult for skin sweat to evaporate, which hinders the heat dissipation process in the human body and the normal gasification function. The temperature in May is not very high, which is mainly caused by humidity. Therefore, how to prevent dampness is the key to health preservation in May.
In strengthening physical function, we should not only have adequate nutrition, but also cooperate with adequate rest and appropriate physical exercise; While enhancing the ability of clearing away, we can consciously eat some foods that can both eliminate dampness and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach. Sorghum, for example, has the effects of invigorating spleen and kidney, eliminating dampness and stopping dysentery, and is suitable for children's dyspepsia, vomiting and diarrhea due to damp heat, and diarrhea.
1, the lazier you are, the more you want to exercise.
Most people with heavy body moisture are people who eat greasy food and lack exercise. These people often feel heavy, weak and unwilling to move, but the less they like sports, the more water they accumulate in their bodies. Over time, it will inevitably lead to the invasion of moisture into the spleen and trigger a series of diseases.
Exercise can relieve stress, promote the operation of body organs and accelerate the excretion of water. Running, walking, swimming, yoga, Tai Chi and other sports help to activate blood circulation and increase water metabolism.
2, the diet is light and moderate
The gastrointestinal system is related to nutrition and water metabolism, and the best way is a moderately balanced diet. Oily foods such as wine, milk, fat meat and thick taste are not easy to digest, which is easy to cause bloating and inflammation. Sweets and fried products will make the body produce peroxide, which will aggravate the inflammatory reaction.
Cold food, frozen products or cool fruits and vegetables will make the digestion and absorption function of the stomach stagnate, so it is not advisable to eat them often, such as lettuce, salad, watermelon, Chinese cabbage and bitter gourd. It is best to add onions and ginger when cooking to reduce the coldness of vegetables.
3. Avoid moisture in the environment
In addition to the problem of self-metabolism, a large part of the water produced in our body is related to the environment. Often in a humid and cold environment, it is easy to cause moisture to invade the body.
4. Pay attention to daily life
1, don't sleep directly on the floor. The floor is wet and easy to invade the body, causing limb pain.
2. Don't wear wet clothes, don't cover the quilt, and fully dry your body and hair after taking a shower.
3. If the indoor humidity is high, it is recommended to open more windows for ventilation. If the external humidity is also high, you can also turn on the fan and air conditioner to keep air convection with these appliances.
Step 5 use onions, ginger and garlic wonderfully
Onion, ginger and garlic are not only common condiments at home, but also have irreplaceable medicinal value.
For example, we can try to cook a bowl of hot ginger soup at home, and use the wonderful effect of ginger soup to force the water out of the body. After sweating all over, the symptoms will be relieved. This method is also suitable for preventing colds after getting caught in the rain.
6. Suffering in summer is the most nourishing.
Bitter into the heart and spleen, eating bitter food in summer can both clear the heart and nourish the heart. Modern scientific research has proved that bitter food contains alkaloids, amino acids, bitter essence, vitamins and minerals, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, summer-heat-dispelling, refreshing and stomach-invigorating effects. After entering the summer, when there are digestive dysfunction such as decreased taste, indigestion and loss of appetite, eating bitter food can stimulate the digestive ability of the spleen and stomach, increase appetite and gradually return to normal. In addition, bitter foods such as coffee, tea and beer can refresh the mind and produce a comfortable and relaxed feeling.
Bitter foods are mostly vegetables and wild vegetables, such as lettuce leaves, lettuce, celery, fennel, coriander, bitter gourd and radish leaves. Dried and fresh fruits include apricots, water chestnuts, grapefruit, almonds, black dates and mint leaves. In addition, there are Schisandra chinensis and lotus seed cores. Schisandra chinensis is suitable for winter and spring, and lotus seed core is very suitable for summer.