Uterine health is crucial for women but is also quite delicate and susceptible to various issues, one of which is Cold Uterus. Cold Uterus not only affects physical health but also requires proper care. Preventing Cold Uterus is especially important, so how should one take care of it when experiencing Cold Uterus? What should be eaten?
Adjusting diet is the first step. Considering that Cold Uterus constitution tends to be cold and damp, cold beverages and cool foods intake should be reduced to avoid worsening the condition. Foods taken out of the refrigerator should be brought to room temperature before consumption. Additionally, it is recommended to moderately increase the intake of warm-tonifying ingredients like peanuts and red dates, but be cautious not to overconsume.
Furthermore, keeping the body warm is extremely crucial. Improper warmth measures, such as wearing thin clothing in winter or excessive use of air conditioning in summer, can allow cold to invade and worsen Cold Uterus. Therefore, it is important to enhance warmth in daily life to resist coldness.
Exercise is another effective method. Moderate physical activities like swimming, running, yoga, etc., not only help improve the condition of Cold Uterus but also enhance physique, promote blood circulation, and improve complexion. Of course, exercise should be moderate to prevent physical injury.
As for the causes of Cold Uterus, frequent consumption of cold foods is a major factor. Traditional Chinese medicine theory emphasizes that women’s constitution should not pursue coldness excessively, as excessive cold foods can deplete yang qi, leading to the invasion of cold evil in the uterus. In addition, factors such as miscarriage, genetic constitution, repeated exposure to cold due to large indoor temperature differences, and rapid energy loss from quick weight loss may also trigger Cold Uterus.
In terms of dietary care, mulberry fruit dried contains abundant iron, making it a great blood tonic, but caution should be taken for pregnant women; black dates can tonify qi and nourish blood, warm the intestines and stomach; longan flesh is suitable for those with deficient qi and blood; donkey-hide gelatin can effectively tonify blood. Safflower, Chinese motherwort have good effects on relieving dysmenorrhea and regulating menstruation; dang gui is an exceptional medicine for gynecological health. Black rice, due to its rich content of vitamin E and antioxidant anthocyanins, is also an ideal food for nurturing the uterus.
In conclusion, by having a well-balanced diet, keeping warm, moderate exercise, and selectively choosing foods, one can effectively regulate Cold Uterus and maintain women’s health.
