Six principles for regulating damp-heat constitution

The general manifestations of damp-heat are: heavy limbs, fever that is often obvious in the afternoon; yellow and greasy tongue coating, and rapid pulse. The specific manifestations vary depending on where the dampness and heat are located: in the skin, it is eczema or boils; in the joints and tendons, it is local swelling and pain. If you want to improve damp-heat constitution, you can follow the following six conditioning principles:

1. Mental Care

People with damp-heat constitution have emotions similar to those of people with yin deficiency. He has an impatient temperament, is extroverted, active and lively, and is often irritable and easily angered. Stop the seven emotions from going too far, soothe the emotions and stabilize the mind.

2. Diet and conditioning

You should eat more foods that have the effects of clearing heat and removing dampness, such as coix seed, lotus seed, poria cocos, seaweed, red bean, mung bean, lentil, duck meat, crucian carp, winter melon, gourd, bitter melon, cucumber, celery, cabbage, water spinach, cabbage, lotus root, etc. Avoid spicy, hot, or nutritious foods and drinks.

3. [Daily life adjustment]

The damp-heat constitution is mainly characterized by internal dampness and heat, so you should develop good living habits in your daily life. Don't stay up late for a long time or be overly tired. Keep bowel movements smooth and prevent accumulation of dampness and heat. Pay attention to personal hygiene and prevent skin diseases. The living environment should be well ventilated, fresh and comfortable. Correct bad habits, such as quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.

4. Exercise

The damp-heat constitution is a physical condition characterized by internal clear and turbid content and excessive Yang Qi. It is suitable for high-intensity and high-volume exercises, such as middle- and long-distance running, swimming, mountain climbing, various ball games, martial arts, etc. It can consume excess heat in the body and excrete excess water, achieving the purpose of clearing away heat and removing dampness. You can combine strength training with middle- and long-distance running.

5. [Drug Health Care]

From the perspective of clinical differentiation, damp-heat constitution can be divided into dampness being more serious than heat, heat being more serious than dampness, and both dampness and heat being more serious. The main treatment method for heavy dampness is to eliminate dampness. Commonly used medicines include talcum powder, raw licorice, almond, coix seed, white cardamom seed, imperata root, etc. For severe heat, the main treatment is to clear away heat. Honeysuckle, dandelion, and wild chrysanthemum can be used. Purple gentian, Scutellaria baicalensis, Coptis chinensis, Pueraria lobata, etc

6. Meridian Treatment

People with damp-heat constitution can do some cupping and scraping from time to time to improve yellow urine and irritability. Because of restlessness leading to insomnia, muscle aches all over the body, especially the muscles in the neck and shoulders are particularly sore.

The best way to improve a damp-heat constitution is scraping and cupping. After scraping and then cupping, your whole body will feel extremely comfortable. It feels so comfortable, like taking off a big burden. In this case, you can use this method to improve your physical condition without even having to take medicine. It is also good to use scraping method to remove dampness and heat.