Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "all dampness and swelling belong to the spleen", and dampness can cause various diseases. The manifestations of heavy dampness include: irregular bowel movements, sticky and frequent bowel movements, heavy body fatigue, greasy hair, fatigue and weakness, serrated tongue edges. When encountering cloudy or rainy days, the above symptoms will worsen. What behaviors in daily life can cause heavy dampness, and how can dampness be eliminated? Lack of sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lack of sleep can easily damage the spleen, and the symptoms of fatigue, lack of energy, and limb fatigue after staying up late are usually typical symptoms of spleen deficiency. It is recommended to go to bed before 11pm at night. If you engage in some physical exercise during the day, it can improve the quality of your sleep. The taste is heavy. The quality of gastrointestinal function is related to nutrition and water metabolism, and the best way to nourish the stomach is to have a moderate and balanced diet. Greasy, salty, sweet, or spicy food is the least easily digestible and can cause bloating and inflammation in the stomach. It is suggested to eat more clear Congee and small dishes to clear the intestines and stomach, so as to form a good habit of light diet. You can adjust your diet structure based on your physical condition and increase the consumption of foods that can invigorate the spleen and dispel dampness, such as yam, winter melon, and Job's tears. Greed for coldness. Overeating raw and cold foods can affect the digestive and absorption functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Scallions and ginger can be added during cooking to reduce the coldness of the food. Excessive drinking. Excessive drinking is one of the factors that exacerbate dampness. It is recommended to avoid alcohol and not to drown one's sorrows in alcohol. Less exercise. People who exercise less often exhibit symptoms of dampness such as heavy body and weak limbs. It is recommended to persist in physical exercise, nourish muscles and kidneys, relax muscles and activate collaterals, enhance one's own resistance, and achieve the goal of strengthening the body. Sitting for long periods of time. Sitting for a long time can cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, leading to a decrease in oxygen supply and nutrients, exacerbating symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and memory loss. It can also cause muscle soreness, neck stiffness, and headaches throughout the body. It is recommended that office workers who sit for long periods of time get up and exercise more to promote blood circulation and accelerate the metabolism of dampness in the body. (New Society)