Before we know it, it's that time of year again - the dog days of summer. It's a good time for treating illnesses, including rheumatism. So, how can we treat rheumatism during the dog days of summer? What should we pay attention to?
Dog Days Plasters
The main ingredients of dog days plasters are traditional Chinese medicines, all of which have a warming nature. They promote blood circulation and help the body accumulate yang energy during the dog days of summer. This prevents the body from being harmed by cold air due to insufficient yang energy during the cold winter months, and also helps prevent and treat rheumatism.
Moxibustion
Mugwort leaves are warm in nature according to traditional Chinese medicine. During the dog days of summer, when the weather is hot, our pores are open. Moxibustion can help expel dampness and coldness from the body. For people with rheumatism, moxibustion is an excellent way to get rid of dampness during the summer.
Soaking in a Bath
When soaking in a bath, our pores are open, which helps eliminate dampness and coldness from the body. It also provides great assistance in treating rheumatism. So, it's a good idea to regularly take a bath during the dog days of summer to take care of our bodies. It also detoxifies, promotes metabolism, and more.
Sweating Therapy
Rheumatism is a stubborn disease that can be caused by various factors, including the accumulation of toxins in the body. Over time, the consumption of grains and miscellaneous grains can lead to the accumulation of toxins. By sweating during the dog days of summer, when our pores are open, we can accelerate the body's metabolism. This is beneficial for relieving rheumatism symptoms.
Foot Soaking
Living in a damp climate for a long time can lead to the accumulation of dampness in the body. This can cause local pain, swelling, and other symptoms. Since our feet are at the farthest end of our bodies, blood circulation to the feet is relatively slow. Therefore, it is common for rheumatism to occur in the feet. During the dog days of summer, when the body's metabolism is faster, regularly soaking our feet is necessary for body maintenance.
Cupping
Cupping can open up the pores and use negative pressure to suck out dampness and coldness from the body. For people with rheumatism, they can go to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and have cupping performed on the affected areas to remove dampness and coldness. This helps improve the circulation of the meridians in the affected areas and provides great relief for rheumatism symptoms.
Precautions for Treating Rheumatism During the Dog Days of Summer
Not suitable for pregnant women
During pregnancy, women have unique physical conditions. Dog days plasters consist of pure traditional Chinese medicines, which may conflict with pregnancy. In general, we do not recommend pregnant women to use dog days plasters to avoid harm to themselves and their unborn babies.
Not suitable for women during their menstrual periods
The ingredients in dog days plasters are all warming in nature and help promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Using them during menstruation may increase menstrual flow. Therefore, it is not advisable to use dog days plasters during this time. It is recommended to use them after the menstrual period ends to take care of the body.
Not suitable for people allergic to adhesive medications
Some people have special constitutions and are prone to allergic reactions to adhesive medications. These individuals are not suitable for using dog days plasters.
Not suitable for individuals with local skin ulcers
The ingredients in dog days plasters are pure traditional Chinese medicines, which have certain stimulating effects on wounds. Therefore, it is advised that individuals with local skin ulcers do not use dog days plasters.
