Spring Detox: Drink More Tea and Water
Introduction: Spring is often rainy and humid, making the elderly more prone to rheumatic joint pain. In fact, during this season, not just the old and weak, but even young and healthy individuals, can easily experience lower back pain, limb weakness, or see their skin condition deteriorate.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, dampness can be internal or external. External dampness is caused by the humid climate, while internal dampness refers to an excess of moisture within the body. This dampness is more severe for the elderly, but young people can also exhibit the aforementioned symptoms due to both internal and external dampness. In addition to paying special attention to your diet, you should also try to drink plenty of clear water.
As spring is both damp and cold, blood circulation in the body can be poor, and physical constitution weaker, making one more susceptible to the flu and other highly contagious acute respiratory diseases. Therefore, it is important to boost your body's immune system. If you experience fever, headaches, and muscle aches, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Besides common gastrointestinal issues, the skin and joints are also more prone to problems. For instance, what is commonly known as "rheumatism" is actually gout, which often flares up in damp, cold weather. This is because poor blood circulation can worsen the condition. As for the skin, dampness can also trigger eczema or small bumps, which some might mistake for acne, but are actually caused by internal damp toxins.
Health experts recommend drinking more tea and water to prevent the buildup of toxins in the body. Try to minimize foods high in calories and salt. In your daily diet, you can also eat more fish, as the Omega-3 in fish is beneficial for joint health.