How to eliminate excessive dampness in the body
Disease description:
Lately, I've been feeling physically unwell. In the morning, my head feels foggy, my tongue coating is thick, and there's an odd taste in my mouth. Moreover, my stool is consistently sticky and doesn't flush away cleanly. Could these be signs of excessive internal dampness? What methods can help eliminate dampness from the body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Excessive dampness in the body often manifests as symptoms such as heaviness in the body, joint pain, indigestion, and discomfort. Suggestions for removing dampness:
1. Dietary adjustments: Avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, spicy, or irritating foods, as these can easily exacerbate dampness. Instead, eat more foods that help strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, such as red adzuki beans, coix seed, lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria.
2. Exercise regularly: Engage in moderate aerobic activities, such as brisk walking, jogging, or swimming, which can promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, and aid in eliminating dampness from the body.
3. Regulate daily routine: Ensure sufficient sleep and avoid staying up late, as the nighttime is an important period for the body to metabolize waste and expel dampness.
4. Appropriate medication: Based on dietary and exercise measures, medications such as Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction), and Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng and Atractylodes Powder) can help strengthen the spleen and remove dampness.
5. Maintain a dry environment: Keep the living environment well-ventilated and dry. Avoid staying in damp environments for prolonged periods to reduce the impact of external dampness on the body.
