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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is classified into nine types: Pinghe (Balanced), Yang Xu (Yang Deficiency), Yin Xu (Yin Deficiency), Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency), Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), Shi Re (Damp-Heat), Tan Shi (Phlegm-Damp), Qi Yu (Qi Stagnation), and Te Bing (Special Constitution). An increasing number of young people exhibit signs of Damp-Heat constitution, and today we will focus on understanding this condition.
Five Major Causes of Damp-Heat Constitution
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1. Congenital Factors: Congenital Spleen Deficiency (Pi Xu) and weak Spleen-Stomach (Pi Wei) can easily attract dampness. When exposed to damp-heat environments or heat-related diseases, it can easily develop into Damp-Heat constitution.
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2. Lifestyle Choices: Staying up late, excessive drinking, smoking, and binge eating.
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3. Over-Supplementation: Some individuals, despite being healthy, frequently consume highly nourishing herbs like Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), which can exacerbate or trigger Damp-Heat constitution.
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4. Long-term Emotional Suppression: Excessive worry and stress can lead to this condition, validating the TCM saying “Worry harms the Spleen”.
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5. Environmental Factors: Living in damp, humid, and hot environments for extended periods. Populations in the southwestern regions of China are more prone to Damp-Heat constitution.
The reason modern individuals are more susceptible to Damp-Heat constitution is primarily related to changes in diet and lifestyle, such as young people frequently staying up late, high work pressure, smoking, drinking, and overeating.
Seven Major Signs of Damp-Heat Constitution
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Personality: Easily irritable, angry, and impatient;
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Mental State: Prone to lethargy, fatigue, and shallow sleep despite feeling sleepy;
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Body Type: Tends to be overweight or may appear emaciated;
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Skin: Prone to oily skin, acne, eczema, and other skin diseases, with a yellowish complexion, yellow tongue coating, and oily, thinning hair;
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Appetite: Exhibits poor appetite, bitter taste in the mouth, halitosis, and even nausea;
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Urination and Bowel Movements: Tends to have yellow urine, accompanied by frequent urination and urgency, and may experience dry constipation or loose stools;
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Reproductive Health: Males may experience scrotal dampness, while females may have increased yellowish vaginal discharge and dampness in the intimate area.
The issues caused by Damp-Heat constitution can be easily adjusted, but consistency is key.
First, Adjusting Mentally
In life, we often find that anxious individuals tend to have poor appetite and are easily angered. The longer the anxiety persists, the more pronounced these symptoms become. Moreover, chronic anxiety can lead to neurogenic gastric pain, affecting gastrointestinal function, making it easier to experience indigestion and poor appetite, which exacerbates Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat.
Therefore, it is essential to learn to relax mentally, release stress and negative emotions in a timely manner, and focus on the positive, beautiful, and healthy aspects of life.
Next, Adjusting Diet
Incorporate more foods that clear heat and eliminate dampness, such as Dong Gua (Winter Melon) for diuresis and dampness removal; oranges and tangerines for appetite stimulation; and green tea and herbal teas for heat-clearing and mood-lifting. At the same time, reduce the intake of foods that exacerbate damp-heat, such as excessive sweets, spicy and irritating foods, alcohol, and excessive meat. Dietary adjustments should focus on changing dietary structure and habits, and maintaining a healthy diet over the long term to see results.
Finally, Incorporate Exercise
Issues like excess weight, muscle relaxation, fatigue, and lack of energy caused by Damp-Heat constitution can be improved through regular exercise, which also boosts immunity and improves appetite.
As for what type of exercise to choose, it can be based on personal preference. Those with better constitution can opt for aerobic exercises, while those with poorer constitution or joint issues can choose gentle exercises, gradually increasing the intensity.
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