Humidity is regarded as one of the six evils in traditional Chinese medicine theory, which may linger in the human body and affect health. Especially in damp and rainy seasons or improper living habits, some people seem to be more prone to attracting humidity. So, which groups of people are prone to accumulating humidity, and what practical methods can help eliminate humidity?
### Groups Susceptible to Humidity
– Irregular eaters: Those who prefer greasy, sweet, cold drinks, and heavy-flavored foods may weaken the function of the spleen and stomach, leading to the ineffective transformation of water humidity, gradually accumulating humidity in the body. In addition, overeating, irregular mealtimes can also burden the spleen and stomach, making it easy for dampness to invade. – Those with poor lifestyle habits: People lacking exercise, staying up late frequently, or living in damp and cold environments are prone to being disturbed by humidity. Lack of exercise slows down internal circulation, hindering the discharge of humidity; staying up late consumes yang qi, making it easier for dampness to invade; and damp environments directly promote the generation of humidity.
### Practical Tips to Eliminate Humidity
1. Improve diet, lean toward lightness: Focus on easily digestible foods such as coix seed, adzuki beans, winter melon, Chinese yam, etc., which help eliminate humidity. Try coix seed and adzuki bean porridge, winter melon pork rib soup, both delicious and healthy. Also, reduce the intake of high sugar, high fat, and cold foods to protect the spleen and stomach. 2. Drink water in moderation, avoid coldness: Drinking warm water in moderation is beneficial to the body, but excessive or drinking ice water can damage the spleen and stomach, hindering the discharge of humidity. Adjust daily water intake according to individual needs, usually recommended 2-3 liters for adults.
3. Exercise to promote sweating: Moderate exercise accelerates blood circulation, expelling humidity through sweat. You can choose jogging, yoga, brisk walking, or Tai Chi, persist for half an hour to an hour daily, achieving a mild sweating effect.
4. Maintain good schedules and adequate sleep: Sufficient sleep and regular schedules strengthen body functions, enhance the spleen and stomach’s ability to deal with humidity, preventing humidity accumulation.
5. Emotional regulation, optimistic attitude: Emotional health is closely related to physical conditions. Maintaining optimism, effectively managing stress and anxiety can prevent liver qi stagnation, indirectly assisting normal spleen and stomach functions, reducing humidity generation.
6. Acupressure massage assistance: Massaging acupoints like Zusanli, Fenglong, Yinlingquan, etc., can promote blood circulation, accelerate the expulsion of humidity. Massage each point for 5-10 minutes with moderate intensity until a slight soreness is felt.
7. Optimize living environment: Maintain indoor dryness and ventilation, use dehumidification equipment, especially in damp seasons and areas, while ensuring bedding and clothing are dry.
8. Chinese herbal therapy: People with heavy humidity can take spleen-tonifying and dampness-resolving Chinese herbs under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, such as Shenling Baizhu powder, Qingre Qushi granules, to address humidity issues internally and externally.
Through continuous adjustments in daily life as mentioned above, we can effectively reduce the impact of humidity and enjoy a fresher, healthier life. Every subtle change is an active investment in our own health, so let’s start now and embrace a refreshing and healthy self.
