When summer comes, you sweat profusely. Do you always sweat more than others? Does sweating more mean I am detoxifying well?

After summer, the temperature is sweltering in many places. For those who don’t like summer, it is mostly because you are always sweating during this season. If possible, you want to stay in an air-conditioned room without going out.

Why do you sweat profusely in summer? Why do I always sweat more than others? How can I sweat less? Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine consultation has "asked about cold and heat and asked about sweat". We must first understand what "sweat" is?

I learned from Du Niang: 98%-99% of the composition of sweat is water. So many people simply think that just replenishing water after sweating is enough. Although the essence of sweat is water, it cannot be directly marked with "=".

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sweat is one of the five fluids in the human body. The body fluids in the human body are called sweat for conditioning. In the body, they constitute blood and body fluids, so there is a saying that "blood and sweat come from the same source". It can be simply understood: when water is drunk into the human body, it must be transformed by the human body before it can be turned into body fluid. Moreover, the body fluid must absorb the body's yang energy, and only after it evaporates and vaporizes can it become sweat excreted by the skin.

Normal sweating has the function of harmonizing the body and mind, which is good for the body. For example, when we exercise, eat spicy food, or in hot weather, sweating is a normal physiological phenomenon.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "Qi is solid on the surface and can absorb blood and sweat." When Qi is sufficient, it is like a magnet that attracts sweat and prevents it from leaking out; when Qi is deficient, it loses traction and sweat cannot stop flowing out. flow. If you are in the same environment and no one sweats, but you keep sweating, or you feel sweaty all over your body when you fall asleep every night, this is a pathological phenomenon.

Some people say, "Sweating more means I am detoxifying well," so they continue to exercise at high intensity in the hot summer, but is this really healthier?

"The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" says that "sweat is the source of essence". Excessive sweating can cause damage to the heart, shortness of breath, irritability, etc. It can also cause electrolyte disorders and increase blood viscosity, so people who love sweating often feel dizzy and weak. Excessive sweating can easily lead to loss of yin fluid, which can lead to yin deficiency and insufficient yin blood, which can affect other functions of the body. Don’t choose high-intensity exercise in summer. Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is best suited for summer.

So how should we replenish the lost sweat and body fluids in summer?

Supplement potassium. In summer, you will sweat profusely with even a little movement, and symptoms such as weakness of limbs and fatigue will occur for a long time. This is because sweat excretes not only sodium but also a certain amount of potassium. Potassium and sodium maintain the normal osmotic pressure and acid-base balance of cells, and maintain the normal function of nerves and muscles. Sweating will inevitably cause the loss of potassium, sodium and other trace elements, so potassium needs to be replenished in a timely manner.

In addition to the commonplace Tremella fungus, banana, and longan, tea contains 2% potassium, so ancient tree tea is definitely a summer drink. When you have free time, make a simple white fungus baked rice/sugar water, which is absolutely satisfying.

Sour food

From Zhang Zhongjing to Wu Jutong’s "Sour and Sweet Yin Method", it is believed that sour food can reduce sweating and stop diarrhea, produce fluid and quench thirst, and strengthen the stomach and eliminate food. Such as lemon, black plum, hawthorn, etc., they can prevent excessive sweating and consuming qi and damaging yin. Of course, chewing a few plums on weekdays is also good.

High-quality protein

Replenish the lost amino acids and increase the intake of high-quality protein through diet. Often eat lightly cooked meat and fish, and eat animal livers in moderation, such as chicken liver, pig liver, etc.

Vitamins

There are many kinds of seasonal fruits and vegetables on the market in Lingnan area. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables has a good effect on absorbing and balancing vitamins in the body. You can take advantage of this season to try new supplements. .

Note: Friends with spleen deficiency can stew or steam the fruit depending on their own situation. It is not recommended to eat it directly.

After sweating, if you do not pay attention to the supplement of nutrients, it can easily cause a lack of protein, vitamins, etc., which will affect the body's metabolism. Therefore, special attention should be paid to dietary regulation in summer to prevent diseases from "settling accounts after autumn".

What should you drink if you sweat too much? In addition to drinking tea to replenish potassium, it is recommended to drink some light salt water to make up for the loss of salt in the body, which also plays a role in regulating blood electrolyte balance. Some friends may also ask what about soaking in brown sugar water? Brown sugar water is mainly used to replenish energy and "refuel" the tired body after sweating. It is similar to a "sports drink" (it is not recommended to drink brown sugar water if you have a fever and sweat).

Finally, let’s talk about the “hydration misunderstanding”. Drinking more water is not always better, and don’t suddenly have a “flood”. Excessive drinking of water will increase the burden on the kidneys and heart, causing symptoms such as twitching of the lower limbs, vomiting, and general weakness. Drinking water in a timely and moderate manner is the correct way to be healthy.