In spring, when it is still chilly despite the warmth, some female friends often feel heaviness in their head, bloating in their chest and abdomen, and swelling in their lower limbs. These are all signs of excessive dampness in the body. So, what are the reasons for excessive dampness in the female body?
1. Sedentary lifestyle
Long periods of sitting and lack of physical activity in the office result in slow metabolism and insufficient vitality, leading to deficiency of yang energy and the inability to eliminate dampness from the body.
2. Long-term dieting
Dampness can be present in the bodies of both overweight and thin individuals. For example, if you rely on dieting to maintain your body, the "fire" in your body will not be strong because it lacks the raw materials to produce the "flame".
3. Lack of sleep
Lack of sleep is a symptom of spleen deficiency. Being busy with work and socializing all day, working overtime, and not getting enough sleep result in insufficient vitality and accumulation of dampness.
4. Emotional distress
Many people do not pay attention to controlling their emotions in their daily lives. This is especially true for women. If you frequently get angry or have unstable emotions, it will cause stagnation of liver Qi, affecting the circulation of gas in the body, and thus preventing the elimination of dampness from the body.
5. Heavy and greasy diet
Eating out frequently and indulging in heavy and greasy foods such as sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy foods can easily cause bloating and inflammation in the intestines and stomach. Poor gastrointestinal function can lead to problems in the metabolism of nutrients and water.
