Dog days are the hotst, humid and stuffy time of the year, when the body's yang energy is the most vigorous, the metabolism is accelerated, and it is also the golden period for removing dampness and cold. Here are a few effective ways to get rid of dampness and cold on dog days.
Diet is an important part of removing dampness and cold. On dog days, you can eat more foods that have the effect of dispelling dampness and cold. For example, barley, which is cool in nature and sweet in taste, is conducive to water swelling, spleen and dampness. You can cook barley and red beans together to make porridge, which not only has a sweet taste, but also effectively discharges moisture from the body. In addition, ginger is also a good product for dog days to dispel dampness and cold. As the saying goes, "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer", ginger has the effect of dissipating cold in temperature, sweating and relieving the surface. You can drink a cup of ginger tea in the morning, or add ginger in moderation while cooking, to help dispel the cold in the body. Winter melon also has the effect of clearing heat and water, reducing swelling and detoxifying, and can be boiled in soup or stir-fried.
Moderate exercise is also indispensable for removing dampness and cold. Although dog days are hot, proper exercise can promote blood circulation, speed up metabolism, and help expel moisture and cold. Choose to do exercise in the early morning or late afternoon when the temperature is relatively low, such as jogging, yoga, tai chi, etc. The body sweats during exercise, which is a manifestation of the expulsion of moisture. However, it should be noted that it is necessary to replenish water in time after exercise to avoid dehydration.
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine method that can effectively dispel dampness and cold during dog days. Moxibustion stimulates acupuncture points by burning wormwood to stimulate the body's meridian qi activities and adjust the physiological and biochemical functions of the human body. You can choose moxibustion Zusanli, Guan Yuan, Zhongguan and other acupuncture points, and moxibustion at each acupuncture point for 15-20 minutes, 2-3 times a week. It should be noted that you should pay attention to the temperature during moxibustion to avoid burning the skin.
Cupping is also a common way to dispel dampness and cold. Through the negative pressure generated by cupping, the pores of the skin are dilated, and the moisture and cold in the body can be discharged. However, after cupping, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm, avoiding wind and cold, so as not to aggravate the symptoms of dampness and cold.
According to the principle of "winter disease and summer treatment", the Chinese medicine is applied to specific acupuncture points at a specific time on the dog days to achieve the purpose of treating and preventing diseases. For some people with cold and damp constitution, the three-dog patch can effectively warm the meridians, dissipate cold and dampness. However, when using the three-pronged patch, it should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid adverse reactions such as allergies.
Maintaining good lifestyle habits is also essential to keep out dampness and cold. Avoid staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time, as the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is too large, which can easily lead to cold invasion. Get enough sleep, a good night's sleep helps the body repair and adjust itself. Before going to bed, you can soak your feet in hot water to promote blood circulation and dispel the cold.
In addition, attention should be paid to the regulation of emotions. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that emotional discomfort can affect the function of the internal organs, leading to the growth of dampness. Maintain a good mood and avoid anxiety, depression and other bad emotions, which helps to smooth the qi in the body, thereby reducing the production of dampness and cold.
In short, dog days require a comprehensive use of a variety of methods, from diet, exercise, TCM conditioning to lifestyle adjustment, multi-pronged approach to achieve good results. However, it should be noted that everyone's physique is different, and the method and effect of removing dampness and cold will also be different. If the symptoms of dampness and cold are severe, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for targeted treatment. I hope that everyone can seize the golden period of dog days, discharge the dampness and cold in the body, have a healthy body, and welcome a good life. #头条首发挑战赛#
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