How to Reduce Internal Heat (Fire)
Disease description:
I've had excessive internal heat recently, with several mouth ulcers that are very painful. My throat is also swollen and sore, and I feel like my temper has become more irritable. I constantly feel dry-mouthed and thirsty, but drinking water doesn't seem to help much. I'd like to know if there are any quick ways to reduce this internal heat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Reducing internal heat, commonly known as alleviating symptoms of "excessive internal heat" caused by various factors, such as dry mouth, sore throat, mouth ulcers, constipation, and others. Common methods to reduce internal heat include:
1. Drink more water: Water helps eliminate toxins and reduce internal heat, which can be expelled from the body through urine. Therefore, it is important to drink plenty of water in daily life, especially warm boiled water, which can accelerate metabolism, promote the elimination of toxins, and help reduce excessive internal heat.
2. Adjust dietary habits: Reduce the intake of spicy and greasy foods, such as chili peppers and lamb, which can easily cause excessive internal heat. Instead, consume more heat-reducing foods, such as bitter melon, mung bean soup, and millet porridge, which help clear heat and detoxify the body. At the same time, moderately increase your intake of vegetables and fruits, such as spinach, celery, apples, and pears, which can nourish the yin, moisten dryness, and help clear internal heat.
3. Engage in appropriate physical activity: Regular exercise promotes blood circulation, strengthens the body's constitution, and helps expel excess heat from the body.
4. Ensure adequate sleep: Good sleep helps regulate bodily functions and reduces excessive internal heat caused by staying up late.
If symptoms of "internal heat" are severe or persist for a prolonged period, it is recommended to seek medical attention at a hospital immediately.
