What to do if there is too much moisture on the legs

Some people find that their legs are particularly uncomfortable, but they can’t tell what disease they have. They just feel heavy when they walk and they can’t move their legs. In fact, this is related to the excess moisture in the legs. But what should you do if there is excess moisture in your legs? Of course, the dampness needs to be eliminated. Whether it is through diet therapy or drug therapy, to eliminate dampness, it is necessary to nourish the spleen and replenish qi, and promote diuresis, etc. Of course, the dietary therapy method requires long-term persistence. If you feel that the effect is slow, you can drink Chinese medicine for conditioning.

1. Eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and promote diuresis

For example, amaranth, barley tea, lentils, winter melon, barley, mung beans, watermelon rind, etc. Amaranth stems are cool and sweet in taste. They are rich in calcium that is easily absorbed by the human body. They also have the effects of detoxifying and clearing heat, promoting urination, and replenishing blood and stopping bleeding. Lentils have the effects of nourishing and strengthening the body, replenishing the spleen and replenishing qi, relieving heat and dampness, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling.

2. Keep the air circulating in the house

If the humidity in the room is very high, it is recommended to keep the air circulating more to let the air carry away the moisture. If the floor is wet, mop it immediately to avoid moisture retention. If the humidity outside is also very high, you can turn on fans and air conditioners to use these appliances to maintain air convection.

3. Eat less sweet and greasy food

Don't eat foods that damage your spleen and stomach in such a humid environment. For example, cold dishes and cold drinks. People who like to eat sweets should also refrain from eating them because “sweetness can cause dampness”.

4. Avoid eating raw or cold food

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that raw and cold foods, ice cream or cool vegetables and fruits will cause the digestive and absorption functions of the stomach and intestines to stagnate, and it is not advisable to consume them in unlimited quantities.

5. Pay attention to two points when washing your hair

When washing your hair outside, never massage your wet hair after using shampoo, as this will allow moisture to enter the scalp (blow dry your hair before massaging). After taking a shower (hair), dry your body thoroughly.