Why does my head always sweat

Our body and head are very prone to sweating. Especially in the hot summer, some people will sweat a lot on their foreheads. Although the discharge of sweat can regulate our body temperature, sometimes, excessive sweating on the head may be caused by physical weakness. Why does my head always sweat? Today we will introduce to you the specific causes and solutions from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.

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 no or little sweat 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 methods 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.