What should one eat if they have severe cold-dampness?

 　　Excess cold-dampness refers to the accumulation of cold and damp energies within the body. This condition can be improved by regularly consuming warm foods and whole grains. Additionally, medications such as Fuzi Lizhong Pills or Xiao Huoluo Pills may be taken under medical guidance for调理 (regulation and improvement). Detailed analysis is as follows:
　　I. Diet
　　1. Warm Foods
During periods of excess cold-dampness, it is advisable to consume more warming foods such as meat, poultry, eggs, pumpkin, and Chinese yam, which help dispel dampness, promote warmth and circulation, and alleviate symptoms associated with cold-dampness.
　　2. Whole Grains
Whole grains such as brown rice, corn, millet, and soybeans can effectively enhance the spleen and stomach’s ability to digest grains, improve digestive function, and facilitate the expulsion of cold-dampness from the body.
　　II. Medications
　　1. Fuzi Lizhong Pills
Fuzi (Aconite) and Ganjiang (dried ginger) in Fuzi Lizhong Pills have the effect of warming the middle burner and dispelling cold. They help warm the spleen and stomach, enhance digestive function, and relieve symptoms of cold and dampness. These ingredients also stimulate blood circulation and accelerate the flow of qi and blood, aiding in eliminating internal cold-dampness.
　　2. Xiao Huoluo Pills
Ingredients such as Dilong (earthworm) and processed Caowu (Aconite) in Xiao Huoluo Pills possess wind-dispelling and cold-dispersing properties. They help relieve joint pain and heaviness in limbs caused by accumulated cold-dampness, thus exerting effects of dispelling cold and removing dampness.
In addition to the above common foods and medications, drinking black tea moderately in daily life and taking prescribed medicines such as Simiao Pills or Buzhong Yiqi Pills may also aid improvement. Individuals with excessive internal cold-dampness should avoid raw, cold, and cooling foods such as watermelon and seafood in daily life, as these may exacerbate the accumulation of cold-dampness in the body.