I've been drinking honey lemon water these days, but I don't know why I have symptoms of "fire" in my body. I would like to ask if drinking honey lemon water can cause "fire" in the body?
Does drinking honey lemon water cause "fire" in the body?
No, it doesn't.
In traditional Chinese medicine, "fire" refers to an imbalance between yin and yang in the body, with excessive yang and insufficient yin, leading to an increase in internal heat. Common symptoms of "fire" include sore throat, mouth ulcers, oral sores, swollen and painful gums, and dark-colored urine. Honey lemon water has a sweet and sour taste and a cooling nature. It has the effects of moisturizing, weight loss, thirst quenching, heat dissipation, beauty, and skin care. It not only does not cause "fire" but also has a certain cooling and heat-clearing effect.
Can you drink honey lemon water when you have "fire" in the body?
Yes, you can.
Honey has the effects of nourishing yin, clearing heat, and moisturizing dryness. Lemon has the functions of moisturizing, quenching thirst, and dispelling heat. Drinking a moderate amount of honey lemon water when you have "fire" in the body can help clear heat and relieve symptoms of "fire". Therefore, you can drink honey lemon water when you have "fire" in the body.
What should you pay attention to when drinking honey lemon water?
1. Dosage
It is generally recommended not to drink more than 1000 milliliters of honey lemon water per day because it contains a large amount of acidic substances that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort if consumed excessively.
2. Not suitable during menstruation
Since honey lemon water contains a large amount of fruit acid, it may have an impact on menstruation, affecting the discharge of menstrual blood and causing abdominal pain and other discomfort. Therefore, it is recommended not to drink honey lemon water during menstruation.
3. Not suitable for diabetic patients
Honey lemon water contains a large amount of sugar substances, which can be directly absorbed and utilized by the body, potentially causing discomfort due to an increase in blood sugar levels. It is advisable for diabetic patients not to drink honey lemon water.
4. Not suitable for patients with gastric ulcers
The acidic substances in honey lemon water have a certain stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, which is even more pronounced for patients with gastric ulcers. Therefore, it is not recommended to take it to avoid worsening symptoms such as abdominal pain and acid reflux.
How to make homemade honey lemon water
Ingredients: 1-2 lemons, a moderate amount of honey (about 500 milliliters).
Instructions:
1. Wash the lemons with clean water and slice them thinly.
2. Place a few slices of lemon in a glass jar.
3. Add a layer of honey, then another layer of lemon, and then add honey again.
4. Repeat this process until all the lemons are used.
5. Cover the jar tightly and gently shake it to mix the ingredients evenly.
6. Then refrigerate it for a few days.
7. When you want to drink it, take 1-3 slices of lemon and pour in the juice.
8. Add warm water, stir well, and consume.
What should you pay attention to when you have "fire" in the body?
1. Eat less spicy and stimulating foods
Avoid eating spicy, fried, and greasy foods, as they can aggravate the symptoms of "fire" in the body. During this period, it is advisable to have a light diet.
2. Eat more foods that can reduce "fire"
Such as bitter gourd, bean sprouts, winter melon, mung beans, etc. These foods have the effect of clearing heat and reducing "fire". Eating more of these foods during the period of "fire" can help alleviate the symptoms.
3. Drink more water
Some cases of "fire" are caused by dry weather and lack of water in the body. Drinking more water during the period of "fire" can help alleviate the symptoms to some extent.
Note: If the symptoms of "fire" are severe and cannot be controlled by yourself, it is recommended to consult a doctor and take some heat-clearing and cooling medications under the guidance of a doctor.
