Avoiding Excessive Dampness and Dryness

People feel uncomfortable when the air is always humid, which also contributes to different eating habits.

Go to Sichuan to eat hot pot and spicy food.

The north is dry and cold, and the food is heavy and salty.

In the context of traditional Chinese medicine, dampness is a heavy and turbid qi in nature, characterized by its stickiness, heaviness, and ability to be transformed.

In the human body, the spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation, and for ascending clear qi, which is consistent with the characteristics of dampness. Therefore, dampness corresponds to the spleen.

Changes in humidity levels can easily affect the digestive function of the spleen and stomach, and can also easily cause problems with the skin, limbs, and joints.

During periods of high humidity, there is frequent rain, many cloudy days, and high air humidity.

People are prone to bloating, loss of appetite, loose stools, heaviness in the body, and edema in the limbs;

Skin problems such as eczema, athlete's foot, and acne are common, as are increased vaginal discharge and scrotal dampness.

Dampness can trap Yang energy, causing drowsiness, mental fog, and memory loss.

It strengthens the spleen, removes dampness, regulates qi, and harmonizes the stomach.

Avoid staying up late, avoid excessive exposure to air conditioning, and avoid spending long periods in damp places.

Sweating during exercise helps expel moisture; dry your body promptly after exercise and avoid being exposed to cold drafts immediately.

In terms of diet, eat foods that dispel dampness and strengthen the spleen, such as poria cocos, coix seed, white hyacinth bean, yam, winter melon, dried tangerine peel, and red adzuki bean. Drink less cold drinks and eat less sweet, greasy, raw, and cold foods.

When the climate is dry, the soil is cracked, there is little rainfall, and the air humidity is low.

People with this condition are prone to indigestion, weight loss, constipation, muscle weakness, dry lips, and dry, itchy skin.

When there is insufficient dampness, the liver qi will be relatively excessive, which can easily lead to symptoms such as rib pain, belching, abdominal distension, and irritability.

Maintain a regular sleep schedule and diet, chew food thoroughly, and avoid overeating;

Exercise in moderation; avoid excessive physical exertion.

In terms of diet, eat foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish yin and moisten dryness, such as yam, millet, pumpkin, jujube, lotus seeds, and white fungus. Eat less hard, dry, and spicy foods.

In traditional Chinese medicine, dryness corresponds to the lungs.

Dryness is a contracting quality in nature, possessing the characteristics of being dry, clean, and contracting.

In the human body, the lungs are responsible for respiration and the functions of dispersing and descending qi, which aligns with the characteristics of dryness. Therefore, dryness corresponds to the lungs.

Changes in dryness can most easily affect the respiratory function of the lungs, and can also easily cause problems with the skin, nasopharynx, and intestines.

The weather is dry with little rain, low humidity, and the temperature drops rapidly.

People with this condition are prone to dry cough with little phlegm, dry and sore throat, dry nose, dry and cracked skin, dry hair, and constipation.

When dryness severely damages the lung collaterals, symptoms such as chest pain, hemoptysis, and nosebleeds may occur.

Therefore, it's important to maintain a humid indoor environment and avoid spending extended periods in dry conditions.

Exercise in moderation, avoiding excessive sweating that depletes body fluids;

In terms of diet, eat more foods that nourish the lungs and promote the production of body fluids, such as pears, white fungus, lilies, honey, lotus root, almonds, and autumn pear syrup. Drink plenty of water and eat less spicy, fried, and dry foods.

The climate is humid with abundant rainfall, and the temperature drops slowly.

The human body is prone to lung qi deficiency.

Symptoms include frequent coughing and shortness of breath, weak voice, susceptibility to colds, sensitivity to wind and spontaneous sweating, and weakened immunity. Insufficient lung qi can lead to a relative excess of heart fire, resulting in symptoms such as irritability, mouth ulcers, chest tightness, and insomnia.

The treatment should focus on replenishing lung qi and strengthening the body's defenses to stop sweating.

Maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid overexertion; exercise gradually to improve physical fitness and avoid strenuous exercise.

In terms of diet, eat foods that nourish lung qi, such as astragalus, yam, lily bulb, jujube, glutinous rice, and lotus seeds, and eat less raw, cold, and cooling foods.