Gu Yu is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms. Due to the increase in rainfall after the Grain Rain solar term, the humidity in the air gradually increases. At this time, people should follow the changes in the natural solar term and adjust their health according to its climate characteristics. Shao Mingyi, the chief physician of the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced in an interview with People's Daily that during the valley rain season, the humidity in the air gradually increases, and the natural yang qi rises while the yin qi decreases. Changes in the external environment have formed a state of heavy moisture after the valley rain. So, it is important to pay attention to dispelling dampness when maintaining health through grain rain. Dampness is not only a state, but also a pathogenic evil in traditional Chinese medicine theory, known as dampness evil. "Shao Mingyi said that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, in a humid environment, dampness evil is easy to invade the human body, and excessive dampness in the spleen and stomach can cause digestive system diseases such as abdominal distension, gastrointestinal discomfort, and increased bowel movements; When dampness invades the muscles and joints of the human body, joint diseases such as body fatigue and limited limb movement may occur; If dampness invades the skin, it is prone to sores, eczema, etc. In addition, excessive moisture can also induce acne, obesity, and other conditions. So, how do you identify if you have heavy moisture? Shao Mingyi said that heavy moisture can cause a heavy, heavy head, and unclear mind; The tongue coating is prone to being thick and greasy, or the tongue surface is too watery; Hair is prone to greasiness and dark complexion; Dampness trapped in the spleen can lead to a decrease in appetite; Wet and heavy urination can lead to turbidity, low urine output, or astringent pain, irregular stools, sticky or diarrhea. In addition, people with high levels of dampness tend to be overweight, with thicker and more oily skin pores, which can lead to acne and even eczema; The body often experiences discomfort such as fatigue, laziness, heavy joints, and overall soreness. Regarding how to remove moisture, Shao Mingyi suggests avoiding humid environments in daily life as much as possible. In spring, people should choose appropriate exercise programs based on their physical fitness, such as practicing Tai Chi, jogging, etc. They can also go on outdoor spring outings. This not only helps to clear the mind, nourish emotions, but also benefits the body's metabolism, making qi and blood flow unobstructed, stagnation evacuation, dispelling dampness and detoxification. In terms of diet, it is recommended to be light and avoid being greasy or cold. It can be consumed with foods such as red beans, black beans, Job's tears, yams, winter melon, lotus root, lettuce, carp, etc. that dispel dampness and promote diuresis, achieving the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach, strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine's physical therapy methods such as moxibustion, cupping, and scraping also have good dehumidification effects. (New News Agency)