How to eliminate excessive dampness, and what is the simplest method?
May 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Excess dampness in the body can be eliminated through dietary regulation, physical exercise, and medication. Specifically: avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, and sweet foods that tend to increase dampness; instead, eat more foods that help remove dampness, such as coix seed (yi yi ren), water chestnuts, celery, and Chinese yam. In addition to the above methods, massage and acupuncture can also be used to improve the condition.
Excess dampness in the body can be eliminated through dietary regulation, physical exercise, medication, and other methods. Generally, there is no such thing as the simplest method. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Dietary Regulation
One should avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, and sweet foods that tend to increase dampness. Instead, it's beneficial to eat foods that promote dampness removal, such as coix seed (yi yi ren), water chestnuts, celery, and Chinese yam.
2. Exercise
Appropriate physical activity can improve blood circulation and help eliminate dampness from the body, such as walking or jogging. Regular exercise also enhances cardiopulmonary function and boosts the body’s resistance to disease.
3. Medication
If symptoms are severe and do not improve with conservative measures, patients may need to take medications such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San or Jian Pi Wan under the guidance of a qualified physician to relieve symptoms. It is important not to self-increase medication dosage to avoid adverse reactions.
In addition to the above methods, massage and acupuncture may also help improve symptoms. It is important to maintain adequate sleep and avoid excessive fatigue to prevent worsening of symptoms.
