There are two main ways to eliminate moisture:
First of all, we must exclude the invasion of external moisture. In daily life, don't be greedy for cold drinks, and eat less or no cold vegetables, fruits, seafood and desserts, such as watermelon, ice cream, crab and ice cream. Keep warm in winter and blow less air conditioning in summer.
Second, to prevent internal dampness, Chinese medicine says that the spleen likes dryness and hates dampness and has a strong temper, so the function of spleen transporting water is normal, and moisture has a way out. Deficiency of spleen-qi, impairment of spleen transport and transformation function, disorder of water and liquid metabolism, and easy accumulation of dampness.
Therefore, invigorating qi and spleen is an important way to eliminate moisture in the body.
First, you can eat foods and drugs that have the functions of invigorating qi, strengthening spleen and benefiting water;
Coix seed porridge
Coix seed has the effect of eliminating dampness and can be cooked with Euryale ferox, red dates, sorghum rice and lotus seeds. The effect of eliminating dampness and strengthening spleen is better. Drinking it once in the morning and once in the evening, or drinking a cup of afternoon tea is a good choice. Rich in nutrition, rich in nutrition. Friends who don't have time can also eat Gordon Euryale seed porridge directly, also known as Wuzhen powder, which has the same effect, but it is more suitable for working hours and has no time.
Corn silk boiling water
Corn silk and corn leaves are boiled and drunk together, which has the effect of eliminating dampness and diuresis. One thing to pay attention to when using this water to remove moisture is not to eat it before going to bed, because eating it before going to bed will not only eliminate moisture, but will aggravate it. It is best to drink it from morning to noon, and the effect is better.
Second, we should maintain emotional comfort and avoid worrying about hurting the spleen.
Third, exercise to eliminate dampness.
Some people may exercise less at ordinary times, and the water in their bodies cannot be excreted smoothly. In this case, you can try to run more and play more, so that sweat can be discharged smoothly and pores can be smoother. It is very effective in helping the body to excrete water and toxins.