Is the "desert therapy" reliable for dispelling dampness, slimming and treating uterine coldness?
2024-08-02
Desert moisture removal is really effective. I lost several pounds and my eczema improved. "" Flame Mountain cured my menstrual pain! "Recently, many netizens posted on social media that their conditions such as heavy dampness and uterine coldness have improved in places like Flame Mountain in Xinjiang. Some southern netizens have expressed their intention to embark on a "dampness dispelling journey": "The humidity in the south is too heavy, I want to go to the northern desert to dispel dampness." So, is "desert dampness dispelling" really effective? What are the manifestations of heavy moisture? Where does moisture in the human body come from? What are the manifestations? 'Dampness' is one of the six external pathogenic factors in traditional Chinese medicine, including wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire, and is divided into external dampness and internal dampness. Everyone has different constitutions, and the manifestation of dampness also varies. People with poor skin condition may experience recurrent symptoms such as eczema, rash, urticaria, etc; Individuals with weak digestive systems often exhibit symptoms such as sticky stools and a feeling of uncleanliness. In addition, there may be a feeling of dizziness and heavy physical fatigue; Decreased appetite, bloating after meals, and sticky taste in the mouth. The formation of moisture is influenced by both internal and external factors Dong Fei, Deputy Chief Physician of the Rheumatology Department at Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, told Zhongxin Health that external factors include common geographical location, climate, living environment, and other factors. Internal factors such as staying up late, fatigue, emotional tension, and consuming high calorie and cold foods can affect the body's ability to metabolize moisture, making it more susceptible to moisture symptoms. Experts remind: 'Desert dampness control' only treats symptoms but not the root cause. Many netizens have expressed that after visiting desert areas such as Turpan, it seems that there is indeed a dampness control effect. Experts say that "desert dampness dispelling" can indeed improve moisture symptoms such as eczema, edema, and body fatigue in the short term. On the one hand, this is due to sweating at high temperatures, which causes the body's water to quickly evaporate through the skin; Another reason is that a high-temperature and dry environment has a certain "dry and humid" effect. However, this approach only treats the symptoms and not the root cause. After returning to the original environment after the trip, the pathogenic factors brought by moisture still exist Dong Fei reminds that if a person suddenly enters an environment with a large difference in humidity and temperature from their original environment, they should also pay attention to the occurrence of discomfort such as water and soil mismatch and heatstroke. To fundamentally eliminate dampness, the key is to improve one's metabolic capacity. "" Chapter 1 of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon mentions that one should have moderation in food and drink, regular living habits, avoid overwork, and avoid developing various diseases. "Dong Fei said that to improve the body's ability to metabolize dampness, the following three aspects should be paid attention to:" moderation in food and drink "refers to a healthy diet, avoiding particularly greasy, spicy, and cold foods, but also not too vegetarian. While ensuring nutrition, the calories should not be too high. 'Daily routine' means that daily life and routines should be normal, and it is best to go to bed early and wake up early. For some people who work overtime and stay up late, it is recommended to get enough sleep first, and then try to adjust the overall sleep time to a state of going to bed early and getting up early. 'Do not overwork' means moderate physical activity and exercise. This not only refers to physical activity, but excessive mental labor can also deplete the body's energy, leading to a decline in metabolic capacity. In addition, long-term anxiety and depression also consume energy in the human body. Pay attention to these two points when removing dampness in summer! In the ancient book "Li Xu Yuan Jian", it is said that "long summer prevents dampness", and people are more easily troubled by dampness in summer. So, how can summer effectively dispel dampness? Experts suggest that the first step is to avoid feeling too much moisture from the external environment. The air conditioning temperature should be suitable in summer. It is recommended to turn it on at least 25-26 degrees Celsius during the day and 28-29 degrees Celsius at night, as long as the body does not feel hot. For elderly people, pregnant women, and other groups, installing windshields and turning on neighboring air conditioning can be used to avoid direct air conditioning and low temperatures. Secondly, in terms of diet, medicinal and edible formulas such as red beans, Job's tears, and water can be used to promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Try to avoid cold and greasy foods, including high calorie foods such as salad dressing, tomato sauce, and mayonnaise. In the external environment and daily diet, be careful not to be too greedy for cold, and there is no need to deliberately keep the body in a hot and humid environment to avoid the combined damage of heat and moisture. (New Society)
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