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Dampness is a unique concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Current medical technology cannot explain the generation of dampness, but in traditional TCM treatments, we often encounter dampness, such as in “Gua Sha” (scraping therapy) and “Ai Jiu” (moxibustion).
Sometimes, the disorder of bodily functions is closely related to the imbalance of dampness. When the body has excessive dampness, symptoms such as drowsiness, extreme fatigue, and loose, unformed stools may occur, which significantly affects our daily life. Therefore, eliminating dampness is very important.
Heavy dampness leads to many illnesses! So how can we get rid of it? The doctor teaches you 6 tips to eliminate dampness and return to a healthy life. Let’s learn!
1. Why do people have dampness?
Excessive dampness in the body often occurs in spring. TCM believes that spring is the season when the liver rejuvenates, and the strong liver function restrains the spleen and stomach, leading to their weakened state. The main function of the spleen and stomach is to eliminate dampness. Additionally, spring itself is a season of high humidity, so if we do not pay attention to eliminating dampness at this time, it will cling to us. The presence of dampness is often related to the following factors:
1. Environmental Factors
The environment is always a significant reason for dampness entering the body. In southern regions, where there are many rivers and lakes due to proximity to the ocean, the humidity is extremely high. Additionally, specific geographical locations, such as mountainous areas in Sichuan and Guizhou, lead to fog and frequent rainfall.
Therefore, people in these areas are prone to accumulate dampness, making the environment a major cause of excessive dampness.
2. Excessive Water Intake
Many people have heard health experts say, “To be healthy, drink eight cups of water a day!” Indeed, drinking more water is beneficial for the body, but if one does not discern whether they should drink more water and does so recklessly, it can burden the spleen and stomach, leading to the accumulation of water and dampness in the body.
Ancient TCM states, “Water enters the stomach, overflows the essence, and is transported to the spleen, where the spleen disperses the essence.”This means that water is good, but it must be digested and regulated by the spleen and stomach to nourish the body’s organs. If the spleen and stomach are already weak, drinking more water will only increase their burden.
Thus, many people drink a lot of water daily but do not achieve health benefits because they do not analyze their specific issues.
Some may ask, can I drink more nutritious things like chicken soup, milk, or juice? The doctor says no.
Because the body needs the spleen and stomach to digest nutrients, if they are already weak, do not expect them to digest these nutrients. Consuming them will only lead to diarrhea, loose stools, and unformed stools. Therefore, first determine whether your excessive dampness is due to spleen and stomach weakness before deciding if you should drink more water.
3. Love for Meat
In modern times, people are not lacking in resources, so some indulge in eating meat excessively, stuffing themselves with barbecued meat and fried chicken. Indeed, meat can satisfy cravings, but this can easily harm the spleen and stomach function. When one craves meat for a period, it indicates that the spleen and stomach function may be declining, leading to increased dampness over time.
Moreover, strong-flavored foods can also damage the spleen and stomach. Avoiding certain foods is very important.
4. Preference for Cold Foods
Among foods, nothing harms the spleen and stomach more than cold foods. When we consume raw fish or drink cold beverages, there is an important process during urination and defecation: warming.
The main organ for warming is the spleen and stomach, which sacrifices its essence to help raise the temperature of the ingested food to match body temperature before excretion. The essence consumed by the spleen and stomach in this process is immeasurable. Therefore,eating cold foods will weaken your spleen and stomach further.
2. Good Methods for Eliminating Dampness in Modern Times
So what should you do if you have dampness? Here are 6 tips.
First, exercise more. Exercise is the best way to maintain health. When we exercise, every organ in the body is engaged, which accelerates the expulsion of dampness and aids in blood circulation and water metabolism.
Many people complain that they do not want to exercise at all, which is due to dampness flowing into their limbs. At this time, you should exercise even more; if you do not, the dampness in your body will only increase.
Second, eat a light diet. The best way to nourish the spleen and stomach is to eat lightly, avoiding excessive burdens on them. Foods that are heavily salted or spicy should be avoided, as they are hard to digest and can cause gastroenteritis. When consuming cooling foods, add ginger and scallions to warm them up.
Third, try dampness-removing remedies. If you have significant dampness, you can try the secret recipe: Ge Gen (Kudzu) and Mu Guo (Papaya) Konjac Porridge. Ge Gen is an excellent herb that can clear heat, detoxify, and eliminate dampness while nourishing the stomach. Long-term consumption can cleanse the intestines and aid in weight loss.
Fourth, use spices to eliminate dampness. In daily life, we can consume more ginger, scallions, and garlic, which are warming and have strong dampness-eliminating effects. Ginger, in particular, is very effective for expelling dampness; it is recommended to brew it in water for consumption.
Fifth, use cupping therapy. Cupping therapy in traditional Chinese medicine is an excellent method for eliminating dampness, as it can draw dampness out of the body. However, be careful not to bathe within eight hours after cupping.
Sixth, use dampness-removing paste. TCM recommends using Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), Fu Ling (Poria), Qian Shi (Euryale), and Chi Xiao Dou (Adzuki Bean) among twenty-four medicinal materials to make a paste through “three stews and three boils,” which is very effective for eliminating dampness. Just a reminder, please follow medical advice for specific operations and do not use it indiscriminately.
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