Keeping Cool in the Summer with Chinese Medicine
dna wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
The warmth of summer can feel great, especially after a long New England winter and a beautiful, but slow, spring. Some people, though, feel worse in the heat, and find that hot weather aggravates certain health conditions.
One central aspect of Chinese medical diagnosis is the differentiation between illnesses caused by cold in the body, and those caused by heat. Many people feel much, much better in the summer; everything from joint pain to depression to menstrual cramps eases in the warm weather. People with internal heat, however, often struggle with the hot season.
Common conditions that may be aggravated by heat include hot flashes, skin rashes, irritability, and excess sweating. People with a warmer constitution may also notice an increase in other symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, insomnia, body pain, or fatigue. And, many people simply feel yucky all over when it’s too hot.
To cool down your system and restore […]
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