How to Remove Cold Dampness from the Body
Disease description:
I always have cold hands and feet, feel extremely cold-sensitive, and do not feel warm even when wearing many layers of clothing. Additionally, I frequently experience joint pain and have a sensitive digestive system. I would like to know how to eliminate coldness from my body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
"Cold pathogen" usually refers to a pathological condition in the body, characterized by symptoms such as decreased bodily functions, poor blood circulation, and indigestion. To eliminate cold pathogen from the body, a comprehensive approach involving adjustments to lifestyle habits, diet, and appropriate exercise is required, supplemented by traditional Chinese medicine when necessary.
1. Keep warm: Avoid staying in cold environments for prolonged periods, and pay attention to keeping your feet and waist warm.
2. Maintain regular作息: Ensure adequate sleep and avoid staying up late, as this helps enhance the body's regulatory functions.
3. Psychological adjustment: Reduce stress and maintain a cheerful mood, as anxiety and tension can also impair the circulation of qi and blood.
4. Dietary regulation: Consume more warm-natured foods with cold-dispelling properties, such as ginger, lamb, dates, and longan. These foods can warm the body, promote blood circulation, and help eliminate internal cold pathogen. At the same time, avoid excessive consumption of raw, cold, or cool-natured foods, which may exacerbate internal cold pathogen.
5. Physical activity: Appropriate exercise can stimulate bodily functions, strengthen the body's vital energy, and improve cold resistance. Activities such as running, brisk walking, yoga, and tai chi are recommended, as they can activate qi and blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, and aid in expelling internal cold pathogen.
6. Medication: Herbal formulas such as Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) and Si Ni Tang (Four Reversal Decoction) have the effect of warming yang and dispersing cold.
