The Effects of Hot and Cold Weather on People

Even without studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can observe these phenomena in our daily lives.

Because this is not difficult.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with wind-related ailments.

Why?

Wind is the flowing air in nature, possessing the characteristics of generating, dispersing, and swaying.

In the human body, the liver governs the free flow of qi and the generation of new qi, which aligns with the characteristics of wind. Therefore, wind corresponds to the liver.

Changes in the climate can most easily affect liver function and also cause problems with the head, limbs, and joints.

If you have rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, or other similar conditions!

This can be observed in nature; you, dear readers, are welcome to take a closer look.

For example, during periods when the prevailing trend is strong.

There have been many windy days recently, with large temperature fluctuations and rapid changes between warm and cold weather.

People are prone to dizziness, headaches, high blood pressure, flushed face and red eyes, irritability, insomnia and vivid dreams;

If you are exposed to wind for a long time, you are prone to diarrhea, weakness, and even joint pain.

Those who frequently ride motorcycles without wearing knee pads should understand this well.

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, excessive liver qi can suppress the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to abdominal distension, indigestion, and loose stools.

Some people may experience numbness in the limbs, muscle spasms, migratory joint pain, and are also prone to skin allergies and urticaria.

The key to this treatment is to soothe the liver, regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, and harmonize the stomach.

Try to avoid getting angry, don't stay up late, and maintain emotional stability in your daily routine;

Exercise should consist mainly of activities that promote relaxation and movement, such as stretching, walking, and Taiji; avoid strenuous exercise.

In terms of diet, eat less spicy, greasy, and warming foods.

Eat more celery, spinach, garland chrysanthemum, dried tangerine peel, yam, millet, and other similar foods.

If the wind isn't that strong.

Temperatures are low, vegetation is growing slowly, and the warming process is slow.

Generally speaking, it's windy in spring. There's an old poem that says, "The spring breeze brings warmth to the New Year's wine," which you've probably all heard.

Springtime is often windy, and the stronger the wind blows, the hotter it gets.

If there isn't such a strong wind, it's considered a deficiency of liver qi.

People are prone to fatigue, low mood, depression, decreased vision, difficulty in bending and stretching joints, and numbness in the hands and feet.

When liver qi is insufficient, lung qi will be relatively excessive, which can easily lead to symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and susceptibility to colds.

At this time, one should nourish the liver and blood, and promote the smooth flow of Qi.

Increase outdoor activities and get more sunshine in your daily routine; avoid staying indoors for extended periods.

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Eat foods that nourish the liver and blood, such as goji berries, jujubes, longan, spinach, pork liver, and peanuts, and eat less raw and cold foods.

Summer weather is hot.

Heat is the warm air in nature.

It possesses properties of inflammation, dissipation, and brightness.

In the human body, the heart governs blood vessels and the mind, which aligns with the characteristics of heat, so heat corresponds to the heart.

Changes in temperature can most easily affect heart function and also easily cause problems with the mouth, tongue, throat, and blood vessels.

During periods of high heat, the weather is hot, dry, and with little rain, and the high temperatures last for a long time.

People are prone to excessive internal heat.

Easily irritable, suffers from insomnia and vivid dreams, has mouth ulcers, sore throat, bleeding gums, and dark yellow urine;

Severe cases can lead to heatstroke, with symptoms including high fever, loss of consciousness, bloody stools, and bloody urine.

Excessive heat can deplete the body fluids in the lungs, leading to symptoms such as dry cough, little phlegm, and dry mouth and tongue.

That's why we drink more water in the summer.

At this time, one should calm the mind, reduce internal heat, nourish yin, and promote the production of body fluids.

Avoid staying up late, avoid overworking, and take a proper nap at noon.

Avoid exercising during the hottest hours of the day; engage in exercise in the early morning or evening, and avoid excessive sweating.

In terms of diet, eat more foods that clear heat and nourish yin, such as lotus seeds, mung beans, bitter melon, watermelon, lotus root, lily bulbs, and winter melon. Drink plenty of water and eat less spicy, fried, and warming foods.

During periods when the heat is waning, temperatures are lower, summers are not hot, there are fewer days with high temperatures, and the overall climate is cooler.

People are prone to lacking ambition.

Symptoms include palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, cold hands and feet, and pale complexion.

When the heart qi is insufficient, the kidney water will be relatively excessive, which can easily lead to edema, frequent urination, cold pain in the lower back and knees, and loose stools.

At this time, one should nourish the heart qi and warm and invigorate the yang qi.

Maintain a regular daily routine and avoid prolonged sitting.

Moderate exercise, ideally resulting in a light sweat, enhances blood circulation;

In terms of diet, eat foods that warm and nourish the heart, such as longan, lotus seeds, red beans, millet, ginger, and red dates.

Eat less raw, cold, and cooling foods.