In some parts of the world, the summer season is one of high humidity. Such environments can cause the body to produce excessive moisture, which according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), can lead to chronic inflammation in the body. What are the symptoms of excessive moisture and how can they be alleviated?
Symptoms of excessive moisture can include feelings of top-heaviness, fatigue, and edema. Wu Hongqian, a TCM physician from Yisheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan shares about the signs of excess body moisture and provides several ways to effectively remove dampness and reduce edema.
4 Signs of ‘Excessive Dampness’
1. Heaviness
A feeling of heaviness in the head and body, a sensation of laziness in the limbs, and an overall feeling of “lifelessness.”…