In winter, the weather is dry, and many people are prone to symptoms of fire, such as hoarseness and mouth ulcers. In addition, with the prevalence of winter flu, it is not easy to recover from a cold. So why do people tend to get fire in the cold winter? Let's understand together.
The reasons for getting fire in winter:
1. Dietary reasons:
In the cold winter, people are prone to cold hands and feet. In order to make the body warm and comfortable, many people eat nourishing foods such as lamb, hot pot, chili, wolfberry, longan, and angelica, hoping to dispel dampness and keep warm.
However, although these nourishing foods can make people feel warm, they can also cause excessive internal heat and lead to fire.
2. Environmental reasons:
During winter, most people prefer to stay indoors and keep the doors and windows closed to prevent cold winds from entering. If the body stays in a warm and sealed environment for a long time, it can easily worsen the dryness of the body. Dehydration can lead to symptoms of fire, such as hoarseness, dry lips, thirst, and dry cough.
3. Lifestyle reasons:
Towards the end of the year, many people face high work pressure and have to work overtime to achieve their goals. As a result, they often lack sleep at night, leading to insomnia and excessive fatigue during the day. This can cause palpitations, restlessness, and irritability, which can also trigger fire.
Stay hydrated to reduce fire in winter:
1. Drink plain water:
The best recommendation is to drink plain water, preferably warm water. Plain water is the most affordable "fire-reducing medicine" that is safe and healthy.
2. Lemon water:
In comparison, lemon-infused water or diluted lemon juice is also a good healthy drink. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and acidic substances, which can promote metabolism, replenish water, increase appetite, and increase water intake during the cold and dry season. It is a healthier choice compared to various sweet drinks.
3. Goji berry water:
Goji berries, although not as "magical" as rumored, are still a good food (snack) that can increase water intake. Soaking them in water can improve appetite and enrich the taste, making it a good choice.
4. Light green tea:
Tea is a good drink, and it is recommended to choose light tea, especially light green tea. It can supplement tea polyphenols, increase fluid intake, and add a delicious taste. It also has a good effect on reducing fire.
Recommended dietary therapy for reducing fire in winter:
Dry lips: Cucumber and kiwi juice
Recipe: 200g cucumber, 30g kiwi, 200ml cold boiled water, 2 teaspoons of honey. Wash and deseed the cucumber, cut it into small pieces, peel and cut the kiwi, put them in a juicer together, add cold boiled water and blend. Pour the mixture into a glass and add honey. Drink it one hour before meals.
Dry and itchy skin: Stir-fried sweet potato with loofah
Recipe: 300g sweet potato, 100g loofah, coriander leaves, scallion, minced garlic. Cut the sweet potato and loofah into pieces. Heat the oil, add minced garlic and scallion, then add sweet potato and stir-fry until half cooked. Add loofah and stir-fry evenly. Add an appropriate amount of water, salt, and chicken essence. Cook until the sauce thickens.
Effect: Sweet potatoes contain various vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. They have a sweet and balanced nature and are non-toxic. They can nourish the spleen, strengthen the kidneys, and loofah also contains a large amount of vitamins, so they are beneficial for the skin.
Dry hair: Honey, jujube, and walnut soup
Recipe: 250g jujubes, 100g walnuts, appropriate amount of sugar. Remove the pits of the jujubes, wash them, and drain. Put them in a pot with walnuts and sugar. Simmer on low heat until the soup thickens and the walnuts become soft. Serve hot. This sweet soup nourishes the liver and kidneys, moisturizes the lungs, nourishes the yin, and nourishes the hair.
Effect: Walnuts are warm and sweet, can enter the kidneys, liver, and lungs, moisturize the intestines, and relieve constipation. They can also nourish the blood and promote the growth of black hair. Jujubes can nourish the lungs and relieve dryness, so they are beneficial for the hair.
