The scorching summer is the best time for people to seek coolness. But recently, a peculiar new wave of tourism has attracted a lot of attention - the Flaming Mountain Dampness Removal Tour.
For a while, countless netizens shared their personal experiences on social platforms: "I went to Flaming Mountain to play, and when I came back, I didn't get acne, and my belly became smaller!" Someone even joked: "What? The temperature of the Flaming Mountain is 81 °C, and I don't go; Can it dispel dampness? Hurry up and buy tickets!" This statement can't help but make people a little curious - can the Flaming Mountain really dispel moisture?
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In order to find out, the author contacted Professor Li Lingli, director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Wuhan Fourth Hospital, and asked her to unravel this magical veil for us.
An ordinary summer getaway
Xinjiang in July was as hot as fire. When the reporter came to the famous Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, he saw that the mountain was like red-hot lava, exuding strong heat. Climb to the observation deck and look out over the valley, where the temperature reaches 81 degrees Celsius, making it feel like you're in the middle of a barbecue.
Unlike the usual outings, this is not just a scenic tour. Many tourists have a special expectation - to get rid of the dampness in the body.
"Our family is here to diffuse moisture." A middle-aged woman told reporters, "I always had acne before, and my stomach always felt very bloated, but since I came to Flaming Mountain, everything has been much better." "
A man next to him also nodded repeatedly, "I'm from the south, I used to have back pain, but when I came here, I felt a lot more relaxed." "
All kinds of feedback like this make people wonder: what is the reason why the Flame Mountain has become a "holy place for dampness"?
How to deal with moisture?
To answer this question, we must first understand what "moisture" is.
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, dampness is a pathological evil qi, which belongs to the evil of yin and cold. Too much humidity can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms in the human body, such as sore joints, heavy limbs, lightheadedness, and even low mood.
"People with heavy moisture usually have some characteristic manifestations." Professor Li Lingli introduced, "For example, dry mouth, white and greasy tongue, sticky stool, easy acne, etc. You may also feel weak in your limbs and be easily swollen. "
The reason for this is that the production of dampness is mostly related to the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. The spleen is the foundation of the day after tomorrow, and the main transport is dampness. If the spleen is deficient and the metabolism of water and dampness is abnormal, dampness evil will occur.
"The evil of cold and dampness invades the body, which can cause symptoms such as joint soreness, bloating, and fatigue." "At the same time, it can also affect the mental state, making people easily irritable and inattentive. "
So, what should people do about this moisture problem?
Professor Li suggested that we should start with our lifestyle and achieve the purpose of dispelling dampness by regulating the spleen and stomach and enhancing our physical fitness. Reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and moderation of rest can all help prevent and treat dampness.
If the dampness is heavier, it can also be treated with the help of TCM syndrome differentiation. Commonly used methods to dispel dampness in Chinese medicine include Chinese herbal decoction, external cupping, scraping, etc. For example, the "warm sticker" in the three-dog sticker can well dispel cold and dampness.
In addition, some health preservation methods, such as moxibustion Guan Yuan, water channels and other acupuncture points, also have a certain effect on dampness patients.
In short, for the "invisible killer" of moisture, we must not only pay attention to prevention, but also take the initiative to take effective measures. Only in this way can this physical problem be fundamentally improved.
The secret of the Flaming Mountain's "dampness".
Returning to the "Holy Land of Dampness" in the Flaming Mountain, why is it regarded as the "natural enemy" of moisture?
Professor Li Lingli explained that this is related to the special climate and environment of Xinjiang.
"Xinjiang is located in an inland arid region, the air is dry, and the summer is hot and hot, which feels like a 'barbecue'." "In this environment, the human body loses a lot of water through the skin, blood circulation accelerates, and there is naturally a feeling of 'lightness'. "
In other words, in a high-temperature and dry environment such as the Flaming Mountain, the moisture of the human body is "removed" by evaporating a large amount of sweat. The reason why tourists feel light and refreshed is precisely because they are temporarily free from the trouble of moisture.
"However, this kind of dampness removal is only a symptom and not a cure." "When tourists return to the hot and humid south from Xinjiang, the causative factors of dampness still exist, and the symptoms will still return," Professor Li pointed out. "
The reason for this is that this way of removing dampness does not touch the root of dampness, that is, the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. Only by regulating the spleen and stomach and strengthening the ability to transport water and dampness can the problem of dampness be fundamentally solved.
It's like people often say "treating the symptoms but not the root cause". Of course, the right medicine can alleviate the symptoms, but if the symptoms are not treated, it is difficult to completely cure the root cause of the disease.
Therefore, Professor Li advises everyone not to be confused by the "dampness dispelling miracle effect" of the Flaming Mountain. If you want to really get rid of the problem of moisture, you still have to pay attention to daily health conditioning, which is the long-term solution.
The correct posture to dispel dampness
So, for ordinary people living in a hot and humid environment, how to use the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to effectively remove dampness?
Professor Li Lingli gave a few suggestions:
First, start with diet. Eating more dampness-dispelling ingredients, such as Poria cocos, barley, atractylodes, etc., can not only strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, but also regulate the overall visceral function.
At the same time, it is also necessary to appropriately supplement some warm ingredients, such as ginger, Chuanxiong, etc., which will help to promote blood circulation and dampness. In addition, eat less greasy and heavy food, which will aggravate dampness.
In addition, proper exercise is also important. Through some gentle and stretching exercises, such as tai chi, yoga, etc., it can not only promote metabolism, but also enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, so as to achieve the purpose of dispelling dampness.
"Of course, the work and rest conditioning should not be neglected." Professor Li emphasized, "It is necessary to arrange work and rest reasonably, ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, etc., which are conducive to the prevention and control of dampness." "
In addition to lifestyle conditioning, there are also some external treatments in TCM that can dispel dampness well. Such as cupping and scraping, it can invigorate blood and dispel blood stasis, and remove dampness and poison in the body; Moxibustion Guan Yuan, Spleen Yu and other acupuncture points can warm and replenish the spleen and stomach, and enhance the metabolic function of water and dampness.
In addition, the "warm sticker" in the three-pronged patch is also a good way to dispel dampness. It can warm the meridians, dispel cold and dampness, and has obvious curative effects on symptoms such as body cold, heavy limbs, and joint pain.
In short, for the concept of dampness in traditional Chinese medicine, we should not only start from the root cause to regulate the spleen and stomach, but also combine external treatment methods to achieve both specimens and specimens. Only in this way can we truly get rid of the trouble of dampness and restore a healthy physique.
If you don't leave Xinjiang, how to get rid of dampness?
So, for friends who can't visit Xinjiang Flame Mountain, is there any effective way to dispel dampness?
Professor Li said that even if we don't go to Xinjiang, there are other ways to get rid of moisture.
"First of all, we need to strengthen our ability to resist moisture." She said, "By adjusting your diet and resting and strengthening exercise, you can fundamentally prevent the invasion of dampness." "
At the same time, there are many external treatments in Chinese medicine, which can also remove dampness well. Such as cupping, scraping, moxibustion, etc., can achieve the purpose of dispelling dampness through the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis and warming the meridians.
In addition, Chinese herbal decoctions are also a good choice. According to the characteristics of the individual's physique, the doctor can prescribe some prescriptions to dispel dampness and dissipate dampness, such as the compatibility of poria cocos, barley, Chuanxiong and other medicinal materials, which can play a good therapeutic role.
"For friends with heavy moisture, the Wenli sticker of the three-pronged patch is also a good choice." Professor Li added, "It can warm the spleen and stomach, dispel cold and dampness, and the effect is very good. "
In general, as long as we insist on starting from daily life, regulate our own spleen and stomach functions, and combine some external treatment methods, even if we do not go to Xinjiang, we can effectively remove dampness and restore a healthy physique.
During this time, the "myth of dispelling dampness" in the Flaming Mountain undoubtedly set off a wave of national health preservation. However, we must be soberly aware that it is only a way to treat the symptoms but not the root cause. If you want to get rid of the problem of dampness fundamentally, you also need to regulate the spleen and stomach, enhance physical fitness and other comprehensive measures to truly achieve both the symptoms and the root causes.
Readers, do you have any new insights on dampness? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share, let's discuss how to better maintain physical and mental health! #火焰山祛湿气火了, expert: Flaming Mountain tourism dispells dampness and treats the symptoms but not the root cause