Recurrent Phlegm And Dampness? Identify The Three Sources Of Phlegm: Cold, Qi, And Blood Stasis To Accurately Resolve Phlegm And Dampness
Distinguish the three major sources of cold, Qi and blood stasis so that phlegm and dampness have nowhere to hide
They are like three "push hands", causing the substance called "body fluid" that should be functioning normally in the body to stagnate, and gradually turn into sticky phlegm and dampness, which accumulates in the body. Only by finding the exact cause and implementing precise conditioning can the body be truly restored to a refreshing state.
Cold produces phlegm: the body seems to be "frozen" and metabolism is slow
This is an extremely common type of phlegm-dampness, especially for people with weak constitutions who are afraid of the cold and whose hands and feet are cold on weekdays. The key point is that the cold evil in the body is blocked, resulting in a lack of power for water metabolism. Just like a river in winter, its flow rate slows down or even freezes, and body fluid accumulates to form phlegm. This type of phlegm-dampness generally has "cold" characteristics and is very easy to identify.
The key point of recuperation is to use warmth to dispel cold evil, thereby promoting the recovery of the functions of the internal organs. There are differences in the locations where cold evil invades, and the ideas to be followed during recuperation are also different:
There is cold phlegm in the lungs, which often presents symptoms of coughing. The phlegm is white and thin, accompanied by chest tightness, which is aggravated by cold or at night. For daily maintenance, you need to pay attention to avoid cold and keep warm. Wear a mask to protect your mouth and nose when going out to prevent direct irritation from cold air.
Cold evil in the spleen is the root cause of phlegm and dampness, causing poor appetite, abdominal distension and loose stools. In terms of diet, it is necessary to avoid all raw and cold foods. You can often drink ginger and brown sugar water, or add tangerine peel and atractylodes when making soup to achieve the effect of warming the spleen and strengthening the spleen.
There is a condition of cold evil in the kidneys, showing aversion to cold, accompanied by symptoms of soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, excessive nocturia, and slight edema of the lower limbs. This is caused by insufficient kidney yang, resulting in a lack of "fire power" throughout the body. In terms of work and rest, you need to go to bed early to nourish Yang Qi and prevent staying up late and causing depletion. Before going to bed, you can soak your feet in hot water until the body sweats slightly to warm the Kidney Yang.
Qi produces phlegm: emotions are the root cause, and phlegm follows the movement of Qi and blocks the whole body.
In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a saying that "when Qi moves, water moves", in which Qi plays the role of "navigator" of water. If you are emotionally unhappy for a long time, under great pressure, and always sulky, it will easily lead to the so-called qi stagnation. Once qi stagnation occurs, water will lose power and become stagnant in places such as the throat, chest and ribs, eventually turning into phlegm and dampness. The most typical symptom is that there is always a feeling of foreign body in the throat, you can't cough it out even if you want to, and you can't swallow it even if you want to, which is commonly known as "plum core gas".
For this type of phlegm-dampness, only relying on removing dampness and resolving phlegm will have limited effect. Soothing the liver, regulating qi, and resolving phlegm must be carried out at the same time. Emotional regulation is at the forefront during daily maintenance. To be less angry and entangled, use walking, listening to music, meditation and other ways to relax your mood. In terms of diet, rose tea and jasmine tea are very good choices, which can help clear the air. During the break between work, frequently massage the acupoints located on the instep and referred to by the Taichong point . This acupoint is the original acupoint type of the liver meridian, which can produce an effective effect and help relieve the stagnation of qi.
Blood stasis produces phlegm: the most stubborn "entanglement", which can easily form lumps
The "blood stasis" mentioned here refers to the condition labeled as blood stasis . Once phlegm-dampness and blood stasis meet, they will affect each other and become entangled with each other, forming a complex state called " phlegm-blood stasis intertwined ". Phlegm and dampness will aggravate blood stasis, and blood stasis will promote the production of more phlegm and dampness, thus forming a vicious cycle. This kind of phlegm-dampness not only makes the body feel extremely heavy and accompanied by a lot of phlegm, but also becomes a key factor leading to the formation of nodules, < b class="text-highlight">cysts and < b class="text-highlight">fibroids.
When using conditioning methods, it is necessary to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis and warm and resolve phlegm and dampness at the same time and implement them simultaneously. In the daily maintenance process, exercise can serve as the most cost-effective and best "blood stasis removing drug". Aerobic exercise should be maintained 3 to 5 times a week, such as brisk walking, jogging, yoga, etc., to allow qi and blood to flow, which is the fundamental basis for resolving phlegm and blood stasis. In terms of diet, you can eat hawthorn, black fungus and other foods with blood-activating properties in moderation. Do this every day, massage the Xuehai point on the inner side of the knee, so that it can achieve the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis with the help of auxiliary power.
Three axes for daily maintenance to eradicate the "soil" of phlegm and dampness
No matter which category you belong to, if you want to prevent phlegm-dampness from recurring, you must cooperate with the following daily maintenance methods to fundamentally change the physique that is prone to phlegm-dampness:
1. Follow a regular schedule to maintain Yang Qi. It is the most basic requirement to go to sleep before 11 p.m. Sufficient sleep is the most fundamental element for the body to repair itself, enhance immunity, and return Qi and blood to normal. If you stay up late for a long time, it will inevitably cause a large amount of Yang Qi in the body to be depleted, which will aggravate problems such as cold, blood stasis, and depression.
1. Eat scientifically, put spleen health first, eat in moderation, and only eat until you are seven to eight times full, so as to reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach. 2. Don’t eat too much greasy, sweet, raw, cold and sticky food, as these will directly promote the production of phlegm and dampness. 3. You can eat more foods that can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, such as barley, adzuki beans, white lentils, yams, etc. These foods can be used to cook porridge or soup.
3. Perform the action of pressing and kneading key acupoints to assist in achieving the effect of resolving phlegm: In daily life, consistently insist on pressing and kneading several places called general acupoints, which can play a very good role in health care. The point located on the outside of the calf is called Fenglong point, which is the "first point for resolving phlegm". The point located under the knees is called Zusanli point, which can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. The point located above the navel is called Zhongwan point, which can achieve the effect of harmonizing the stomach and reducing inverse disease. Massage each acupuncture point for 3 to 5 minutes to produce a feeling of soreness and swelling as the appropriate standard.
Regulating phlegm and dampness is a long-term process and a process of rebuilding lifestyle. Don't rush to seek success, and don't blindly follow others to take various dehumidifying products. The key point is to distinguish whether you are cold, qi, or blood stasis, and then carry out scientific adjustments based on these. When your work and rest become regular, your diet becomes lighter, your mood becomes comfortable, and your qi and blood begin to flow, your body will naturally return to a refreshing and energetic state.
