Phlegm-damp constitution originates from an imbalance in metabolism, affecting liver function and physiological functions, thereby endangering health. To improve this constitution, it is recommended to take the following measures:
1. Increase physical activity, such as walking, jogging, ball games, swimming, and traditional fitness activities, gradually improve physical fitness, strengthen bodily functions, and enhance spleen and stomach functions. 2. Avoid damp environments, especially in the rainy season, pay attention to keeping warm, reduce outdoor activities to prevent dampness invasion. 3. Regularly check blood sugar, blood lipids, blood pressure, grasp your physical condition in a timely manner, and adjust accordingly. 4. Maintain a pleasant mood, promote the circulation of Qi, blood, and body fluids, which helps in expelling phlegm-dampness. It is suitable to engage in puzzle games, listen to gentle music, exercise your brain more, and prevent a monotonous lifestyle from leading to a decline in brain function. 5. Those who are prone to oversleeping should gradually reduce sleep duration, participate in housework, handicrafts, or travel activities to activate bodily vitality. 6. Take frequent hot baths, sweat moderately; wear clothing made mainly of natural materials such as cotton, hemp, silk, which facilitate sweat evaporation and dampness elimination. 7. Strengthen warmth in cold weather to avoid affecting the transformation and transport of water dampness and damaging spleen and stomach. 8. In diet, avoid greasy, sweet foods, and alcohol, do not eat too quickly or too much, choose light fruits and vegetables as main meals.
The formation of phlegm-damp constitution is related to various factors, including external invasion of dampness and cold, unhealthy dietary habits, congenital constitution, aging and weakness, and lack of exercise, all of which may lead to organ dysfunction and accumulation of water dampness into phlegm.
For individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution, specific Chinese herbal medicines can be used for adjustment. If symptoms such as cough and asthma occur, warm and drying phlegm-dispersing medications can be chosen. Commonly used medications include Siling White Atractylodes Powder, Chenxia Six Gentle Pills, along with the combination of Chinese herbs such as Gentian, Scutellaria, which also have good efficacy. In daily diet, sesame, glutinous rice, honey, and light foods are preferred, reduce intake of spicy and cold foods, abstain from alcohol and cold beverages, which help restore balance in the body.
In conclusion, improving a phlegm-damp constitution requires interventions in lifestyle habits, exercise, emotional regulation, and diet from multiple aspects, continuous attention, and adjustments to promote physical health.
