What to do when you have "heatiness"? After getting "heatiness," it usually causes various inflammations, such as: canker sores, throat discomfort, rhinitis, etc. But did you know? "Heatiness" can be categorized into excess and deficiency types. Blindly clearing heat and purging fire can also be harmful to the body. So, what should you do when you have "heatiness"?
Throat Dryness and Hoarseness
Drink light salt water; take honey pear paste; drink orange peel rock sugar tea.
Sore Throat
Eating raw pears regularly can prevent and treat mouth sores and a sore throat; Gargling with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water can relieve discomfort; Mince a tender loofah, squeeze out the juice, and gargle frequently; When your throat is sore, you can gargle with a spoonful of soy sauce for about 1 minute, then spit it out. Repeat 3-4 times for a therapeutic effect. "Heatiness" is a general term for various inflammations in the head and face, such as inflammation of the nasal mucosa, oral mucosa, conjunctiva, and pharynx. Although they are all "heatiness," it is absolutely not the case that you should clear heat and purge fire as soon as it occurs, because the "fire" has excess and deficiency types. Let's look at some simple and effective methods to reduce "heatiness."
Nasal Congestion
If the left nostril is blocked, you can lie prone or on your right side. Place your right hand on the back of your right neck, with the base of your palm near your earlobe, to support your head, facing right. Extend your right elbow upward as far as possible. Due to the stretching effect of the meridians, in as little as ten seconds or as long as tens of seconds, your nostril can become unblocked. If the right nostril is congested, you can do the opposite movement. If both nostrils are congested, you can alternate the movements.
Chapped Lips
Recommended: Cucumber and Kiwi Juice
Method: 200g cucumber, 30g kiwi, 200ml cold boiled water, 2 small spoons of honey. Wash the cucumber, remove the seeds, leave the skin on, and cut into small pieces. Peel and dice the kiwi. Put them in a juicer, add cold boiled water and blend. Pour out the juice and add honey. Drink one hour before a meal.
Cucumber is sweet and cool in nature, can enter the spleen and stomach meridians, and can clear heat and detoxify, promote urination. It can treat fever, vexation and thirst, and sore throat. Kiwi is sweet, sour, and cold in nature, can enter the kidney and stomach meridians, and its function is to relieve heat and quench thirst. Therefore, the combination of the two can moisten the lips. Other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins can also be used, such as tomatoes, grapefruit, etc.
Reminder: When your lips are dry, never lick them with your tongue, as it will only make them drier.
Dry and Itchy Skin
Recommended: Sweet Potato and Young Cucumber Stir-fry
Method: 300g sweet potato, 100g young cucumber (loofah), coriander leaves, green onions, minced garlic. Cut the sweet potato and young cucumber into cubes. When the oil is 40% hot, add minced garlic and green onions. Pour in the sweet potato cubes and stir-fry until half-cooked, then add the young cucumber and stir-fry evenly. Add an appropriate amount of water, salt, and chicken essence. Cook until the sauce is reduced.
Commentary: Sweet potato contains a variety of vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It is sweet, mild, and non-toxic in nature, and can tonify deficiency, strengthen the spleen, and nourish the kidneys. Young cucumber also contains a large amount of vitamins, so it is beneficial for the skin.
Reminder: When your skin itches, don't scratch it hard, as scratching it can easily lead to infection. "Heatiness" is a general term for various inflammations in the head and face, such as inflammation of the nasal mucosa, oral mucosa, conjunctiva, and pharynx. Although they are all "heatiness," it is absolutely not the case that you should clear heat and purge fire as soon as it occurs, because the "fire" has excess and deficiency types. Let's look at some simple and effective methods to reduce "heatiness."
Dry and Brittle Hair
Recommended: Honey Jujube and Walnut Paste
Method: 250g honey jujube, 100g walnut kernels, appropriate amount of sugar. Pit the honey jujubes, wash them, and drain the water. Cook them with walnut kernels and sugar over low heat until the soup is thick and the walnuts are soft. Turn off the heat and eat. This sweet soup nourishes the liver and kidneys, moistens the lungs and promotes fluid production, and nourishes the blood to moisturize the hair.
Walnut is sweet and warm in nature, can enter the kidney, liver, and lung meridians, can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, and can also nourish the blood, darken hair, and long-term use can make the skin delicate and smooth. Honey jujube can tonify the lungs and moisten dryness, so it is very beneficial for the hair. In addition, other nuts, fish, and coarse grains are also very beneficial for hair.
Sore and Dry Throat
Recommended: Honey Pear Paste
Method: Take raw pears, juice them with a juicer, add an appropriate amount of honey, and simmer over low heat to make a paste. One spoonful daily can clear heat and reduce fire, promote fluid production and moisten the throat.
Commentary: Honey is sweet and mild in nature, enters the lung, spleen, and large intestine meridians, can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, tonify the lungs and moisten the throat, and can also detoxify. Pear is sweet, slightly sour, and cool in nature, enters the lung and spleen meridians, and can treat thirst, cough, and constipation. Therefore, the two cooked together into a paste can play a role in moistening the throat. Fresh green leafy vegetables, cucumber, orange, green tea, pear, and carrot also have a good effect of clearing "heatiness."
Reminder: During the period of "heatiness," it is not advisable to eat spicy food, drink alcohol, or smoke. Pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene, gargle frequently, and drink more water.
Nosebleeds
Recommended: Fruit Sago Pudding
Method: Wash the sago and pour it into boiling water. Cook until the sago is semi-transparent, then separate the sago from the hot water. Boil another pot of water, pour the semi-transparent sago into the boiling water and cook until it is completely transparent, then pour out all the boiling water. Boil a small pot of milk and add a little sugar. Pour the sago into the milk and cook until it boils. Let the cooked sago milk cool, add diced fruit, and it's ready.
Using some cool fruits like pears, oranges, apples, kiwis, and bananas to relieve dryness and heat, combined with sago and milk to nourish the spleen and stomach, is a good way to regulate the body in winter. Eating cold-natured foods such as radishes, lotus seeds, and century eggs can effectively relieve the symptoms.
Reminder: Do not drink a large amount of cold drinks at once to avoid harming the stomach and intestines.