Winter is dry, making it easier for heat to accumulate in the body. An imbalance of external cold and internal heat can lead to symptoms of "internal heat". To alleviate this, one must understand the type of "fire" that is common in winter.
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Heart Fire
Some people, when the weather changes, experience symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, mouth sores, thirst, a preference for drinking, short and yellow urination, a red and pointed tongue tip, and a rapid pulse. This is what is known as "excessive heart fire".
Symptomatic treatment: Eat lotus seeds with the core to nourish the heart.
Modern pharmacological research has confirmed that lotus seeds are rich in protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. They also contain various other vitamins and trace elements that help with metabolism, maintain acid-base balance, and enhance memory, while also having the effect of "generating essence". They can be used in soups, boiled water, tea, or steamed rice. Although not the main ingredient, they are very versatile. Rock Sugar Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup is a well-known remedy for clearing internal heat. The key is that the lotus seed core must not be omitted.
Liver Fire
The ancients said, "Sudden anger injures the liver; the five emotions transform into fire." This is especially true for young men today who face high pressures from work and family and are prone to liver fire. Common symptoms include red eyes, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry throat.
Symptomatic treatment: A glass of hot milk every day.
Many people believe that drinking milk can worsen "internal heat," causing irritability or bloating. In fact, drinking milk not only doesn't cause "internal heat" but can also clear heat toxins and reduce liver fire. Traditional Chinese medicine considers milk to be slightly cool, and it can exert a "fire-clearing" effect by nourishing yin and clearing heat toxins. Moreover, milk contains about 70% water, which can replenish the water lost by the body through excessive sweating. Therefore, for dry skin caused by autumn dryness, drinking more milk can also benefit qi and blood, and moisturize the skin and hair. It should be noted that milk should not be frozen into ice cubes for consumption, as many nutrients will be destroyed.
Kidney Fire
Kidney fire is actually deficient fire, often giving the illusion of being vigorous, but the internal energy is actually insufficient. This is also the most embarrassing type of "fire" for men. It can cause spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation. The main manifestations are symptoms of deficient fire such as feverishness in the palms and soles, hot flashes and night sweats, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, deafness, insomnia, forgetfulness, hair loss, and soreness in the lower back and knees.
Symptomatic treatment: Pork kidneys as a man's secret weapon.
The organ men value most is the kidney, just as women value their skin. You can tell by what they eat: women eat pig's trotters for beauty, while men eat pork kidneys to strengthen yang. Pork kidneys contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins. They have the effect of strengthening the kidneys, nourishing the waist, and harmonizing kidney qi. They are sweet and salty in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the kidney meridian. They tonify the kidneys, strengthen the waist, and replenish qi. They can be used to treat conditions such as kidney deficiency腰痛 (waist pain), edema, and deafness. Pork kidneys are warming and tonifying, and can be stir-fried, quick-fried, deep-fried, blanched, or used in soups. Examples include "Sesame Oil Kidney Flowers," "Pork Kidneys Cooked in Wine," and "Quick-Boiled Kidney Flowers."
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