What to eat to quickly relieve heatiness
Disease description:
I'm going to participate in a speech contest in the next few days, and my voice has become hoarse recently. I want to recover quickly and would like to know what I should eat to reduce internal heat (excessive body heat, often referred to as "fire" in traditional Chinese medicine).
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
When experiencing symptoms of "internal heat" (excessive internal heat in traditional Chinese medicine), you can follow the suggestions below to quickly reduce it:
1. Heat-clearing and detoxifying foods: Prioritize mung beans, bitter melon, cucumber, etc. These foods have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can effectively improve various symptoms of excessive internal heat.
2. Dampness-resolving and heat-relieving foods: Such as winter melon, coix seed (yi yi ren), and red adzuki beans, which are suitable for various symptoms of excessive internal heat and help clear heat and remove dampness.
3. Other recommended foods: Fruits such as pears and watermelons are not only rich in water content but also promote urination, helping the body reduce internal heat quickly.
4. Foods to avoid: Avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, as they may worsen symptoms of internal heat.
By following the above recommendations and choosing appropriate heat-reducing foods based on your body constitution and taste preferences, you can rapidly alleviate symptoms of internal heat. If in doubt, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional promptly.
