In the midst of various illnesses, compared to the north, although the Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, the south is still hot. Many women often feel cold hands and feet. Many people believe that women are naturally cold-bodied, but in fact, this is also a manifestation of cold body.
Why do people have cold bodies
According to traditional Chinese medicine, if one's yang energy is weak, they will feel cold. Insufficient yang energy cannot warm the five viscera and six bowels, leading to a weakened activity and metabolic function of the organs, resulting in a low resistance to diseases and external coldness.
The saying "illnesses arise from coldness" has some truth to it.
Besides the typical symptom of feeling cold, people with cold bodies may also experience dizziness, fatigue, listlessness, loose stools, frequent urination, and dysmenorrhea in women.
Be careful of habits that damage yang energy
1. Inadequate warmth
In the cold winter or in rooms with strong air conditioning in the summer, many women prioritize fashion over warmth and dress lightly, making them vulnerable to cold air invasion.
2. Poor diet
For example, still drinking cold beverages and eating cold fruits and vegetables in the winter can damage one's yang energy.
Similarly, irregular and imbalanced meal times, such as irregular and excessive eating, will inevitably weaken the stomach's yang energy and lead to weak spleen and stomach.
3. Irregular sleep patterns
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the harmony between humans and nature and advocates that the human body should follow the laws of nature for health maintenance.
However, modern people often stay up late and have irregular sleep patterns, going against the regular ascending and descending of yang energy in the body, leading to faster depletion of yang energy.
4. Depressed mood
Negative emotions and mental states can damage yang energy, preventing it from rising and dispersing, resulting in poor circulation of yang energy.
5. Improper exercise
"Movement generates yang energy, but it can also deplete yang energy." Insufficient exercise or excessive exercise can deplete yang energy and make it even weaker.
Foods that women with cold bodies should avoid
1. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum tea is very popular in summer because it can reduce internal heat. But did you know?
People with cold and cool constitutions are not suitable for drinking chrysanthemum tea or using chrysanthemum as food therapy.
Especially for women who still have cold hands and feet in the hot summer, they should stay away from chrysanthemum, as it will worsen their discomfort.
2. Coix seed
Coix seed is a common food for women as it is believed to improve their complexion. Studies have proven that regular consumption of coix seed can make women's skin fairer.
However, women with cold bodies should not eat coix seed as it will make their bodies even colder and weaker.
In addition, coix seed is also contraindicated for women during menstruation and pregnant women.
3. Honeysuckle
Why should women with cold bodies avoid honeysuckle? This is because honeysuckle can exacerbate the symptoms of coldness, causing indigestion, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Moreover, excessive intake of honeysuckle can cause nausea and vomiting according to traditional Chinese medicine, so women with cold bodies should refrain from consuming honeysuckle.
