What's the matter with sweating on the top of the head

During TCM treatment, many patients will report that they are always sweating, and only their heads are sweating. From the perspective of TCM, this sweating phenomenon may be caused by evil heat in the upper part of the body. Most of them are patients with Yangming heat syndrome and damp-heat syndrome. However, if this situation occurs in the elderly, it may be a deficiency syndrome, which usually occurs in patients who have just recovered from a serious illness. This article analyzes the reasons for sweating in different parts of the body. Let’s take a look.

If your head sweats too frequently, it means that your body is weak and your yang energy is insufficient.

An ancient book says: "Sweating only on the head, but not on the body, the neck is still, urination is not smooth, and the patient is thirsty and drinks water. This is because of stagnant heat in the interior. The body will turn yellow, as if the heat cannot escape and go up. Also, heat entering the blood chamber, as well as other symptoms such as deficiency and restlessness, or Yangming being affected by fire, and water accumulation in the chest, all of which are caused by sweating only on the head. They are all caused by heat stagnating inside and not being able to escape."

—— "The Theory of Treating Colds and Fevers·Head Sweating"

Sweating on the scalp but little or no sweating on the whole body indicates physical weakness, especially in modern society where daily stress is high. Appropriate nutrition and adjustment of lifestyle habits are needed.

Sweating of the scalp, excessive sweating of the upper body, and no sweating of the lower body indicate that the metabolism between the upper and lower parts is not balanced, which is a manifestation of kidney deficiency.

Infants and young children are also prone to sweating on their heads when they sleep, but it depends on his/her own condition. If there are no other obvious symptoms, it is basically a normal physiological state.

However, if young people or even the elderly sweat frequently and under abnormal circumstances, such as without strenuous exercise or normal meals, it needs to be taken seriously.

So, what are the ways to deal with frequent head sweating?

·Eat less raw and cold food. Raw and cold foods usually have the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying, nourishing yin and reducing fire, but they are more suitable for people with dryness and heat. People who sweat frequently on their heads are generally weak and are not suitable for this type of food. On the contrary, it will aggravate the state of physical weakness. It is recommended to eat warm and nourishing foods, such as dates, yam, honey, Poria cocos, etc., to achieve the effect of invigorating qi and nourishing blood.

Get enough sleep. Not staying up late and ensuring adequate sleep during the day are things that will be mentioned in all health-related topics.

·Exercise moderately. People with weak constitution should do proper exercise to strengthen their physical fitness. But not too much.

Soak your feet in warm water. The feet are called the "second heart" in traditional Chinese medicine. There are reflex areas and meridians on the human feet that correspond to various internal organs. Soaking the feet in warm water can stimulate these reflex areas to achieve the effects of regulating endocrine, promoting metabolism and blood circulation, and enhancing the functions of human organs. But the water temperature should not exceed 45 degrees Celsius.

Although the amount of sweat on your head cannot fully represent the health of your body, it is a warning from your body to you.

It’s hot in summer, so you should pay special attention to your diet and lifestyle habits. Anything a little bit out of the ordinary may cause physical discomfort, so you must learn to judge yourself to ensure your health.