After the autumn comes, many people tend to have problems with excessive dampness. Dampness is considered a common noxious factor in traditional Chinese medicine theory, which not only leads to physical discomfort but also easily triggers a series of health issues such as indigestion, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Individuals with excessive dampness may need to pay special attention to their diet in daily life, including the selection of fruits. Below are three types of fruits that are not suitable for excessive consumption.
1st type: Watermelon
Watermelon is a delicious and hydrating fruit that is very popular in hot summers. However, despite its refreshing taste, watermelon is considered one of the fruits with high levels of dampness. According to traditional Chinese medicine, dampness is often related to excessive water content, and watermelon happens to be a water-rich fruit. Excessive consumption may lead to the aggravation of internal dampness in the body. Therefore, individuals with excessive dampness should avoid consuming watermelon in large quantities, especially after the autumn season.
2nd type: Mango
Mango is a common tropical fruit with high nutritional value, rich in vitamins and minerals, and consuming it in moderation is beneficial to the body. However, mango can also worsen dampness levels. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, dampness and spleen-stomach imbalance are closely related. Overeating fruits that exacerbate dampness may increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, leading to excessive dampness issues. Therefore, individuals with excessive dampness should control their intake of mangoes to avoid worsening internal dampness due to excessive consumption.
3rd type: Longan
Longan is a fruit that comes to market in autumn, with juicy and sweet flesh rich in nutrients. However, consuming too much longan can worsen internal dampness. While longan has a nourishing effect on qi and blood in traditional Chinese medicine, it may also cause spleen-stomach damp-heat issues. Excessive consumption of longan by individuals already burdened with excessive dampness may lead to even more severe dampness problems. Therefore, no matter what, individuals with excessive dampness should consume longan in moderation to prevent excessive intake at once.
After the autumn to prevent the breeding of dampness, although it is advisable to eat the mentioned 3 types of fruits in moderation, it does not mean complete avoidance. For individuals with normal health, moderate consumption is not a problem. If there is excessive dampness, indigestion, or other related health issues, it is recommended to seek professional advice from a doctor or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and adopt a personalized dietary plan.
In addition, there are other methods to help reduce internal dampness, such as:
– Moderate consumption of warm-natured fruits like apples, peaches, and apricots to promote metabolism and aid in dampness elimination.
– Maintaining a light diet by avoiding excessively greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods to prevent overburdening the gastrointestinal system and affecting normal metabolism.
– Ensuring proper hydration for balanced body fluid levels, which benefits normal metabolism and detoxification.
– Moderate exercise to assist in sweating and eliminating excess body fluids and dampness.
– Paying attention to keeping warm to avoid prolonged exposure to damp and cold environments to prevent invasion of dampness into the body.
– Massage by stimulating acupoints and meridians to improve blood circulation, metabolism, and aid in eliminating internal dampness.
– Drinking dampness-dispelling teas such as Job’s tears tea, tangerine peel tea, which can help in reducing internal dampness to some extent.
– Improving lifestyle habits such as avoiding excessive fatigue, getting sufficient sleep to help alleviate internal dampness.
– Seeking professional help if symptoms are severe by consulting traditional Chinese medicine for treatment through herbal remedies and acupuncture to eliminate internal dampness and improve physical condition.
Through a balanced diet, good lifestyle habits, and professional medical treatment, it is possible to reduce internal dampness and maintain good health. Let’s pay more attention to ourselves after the autumn and embrace a healthy and comfortable autumn together!
