What are the symptoms of male phlegm-damp constitution?

There are 9 types of human constitutions. Some are phlegm-dampness type constitutions, some are weak constitutions, and some are resistance-deficient constitutions. In fact, there are many other types of constitutions that I will not introduce here one by one. Let's take a look at the following article. The constitutions of men and women are different, and the nourishing and conditioning of the bodies of men and women are also different. Let's learn about the symptoms of male phlegm-dampness constitution.

Nowadays, more and more white-collar workers don’t like to exercise and have the habit of drinking tea. Therefore, water, dampness and phlegm accumulate in the body. If this continues for a long time, a phlegm-damp constitution will be formed. This is a physical imbalance caused by modern people’s living or working habits.

It is very common among white-collar workers and managers. Phlegm-dampness constitution is often characterized by obesity, abdominal distension, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, easy drowsiness, heaviness, a preference for fatty and sweet foods, a fat tongue, and a greasy white tongue coating. When the disease occurs, different symptoms will appear depending on the location of phlegm-dampness retention. Because phlegm-dampness often accumulates in the back, the main symptom group is backache.

Phlegm-damp constitution is often characterized by obesity, abdominal distension, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, and easy drowsiness.

Asthenia (phlegm-damp constitution) belongs to chronic fatigue syndrome. The treatment principle is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Gua Sha therapy can be used to remove phlegm and dampness, especially back scraping, which can remove phlegm and dampness in the neck, back and waist, and stimulate the important five internal organs' Shu points on the back to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Patients are also advised to exercise more and improve their living conditions.

In traditional medicine, scraping therapy is a commonly used external treatment method. It is based on the skin theory of traditional Chinese medicine. It uses scraping instruments to scrape the skin at meridians and acupoints. Through benign stimulation, the skin at meridians and acupoints will appear red, purple or purple-black ecchymosis (sha marks), so as to improve local microcirculation, eliminate evil spirits and dredge meridians.

It is a therapy that relaxes muscles and regulates qi, dispels wind and cold, clears away heat and removes dampness, promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, eliminates swelling and relieves pain, and enhances the body's own potential disease resistance and immune function, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases and maintaining health.

Notes

1. When scraping, you must pay attention to keeping the room warm, especially in winter, you need to avoid cold and drafts. When scraping in summer, you should avoid fans blowing directly on the scraped area.

2. Avoid taking a cold bath within 30 minutes after scraping.

3. Before the sha spots on the previous scraping area have disappeared, it is not advisable to scrape the same area again. The next scraping should be done 3-6 days apart, with the sha spots on the skin disappearing as the standard.

4. If sha occurs, it is best to drink a glass of warm water and rest for ten minutes.

What should people with phlegm-damp constitution replenish?

People often say, "Meat generates fire, fish generates phlegm, tofu and cabbage keep you safe." In fact, Chinese and Western medicine have different views on the concept of "phlegm."

Phlegm in Western medicine mainly refers to the secretions of the human respiratory tract, which is one of the common symptoms of lower respiratory tract infection. Phlegm in Chinese medicine has a broader connotation. In terms of nature, Chinese medicine divides phlegm into visible and invisible. Visible phlegm can be seen, touched, and heard.

In addition to the phlegm that can be coughed up, the thyroid nodules and lipomas that can be felt by hand, as well as the "phlegm drink" in the abdomen caused by acute gastroenteritis are also tangible phlegm. Intangible phlegm lurks in the body and cannot be seen or touched, but the presence of phlegm can be determined through observation, smell, questioning, and palpation.

Don't just think that women nowadays sit in the office every day. The same is true for men. Not only do they have to face the computer, but even sitting for a long time without moving can cause prostatitis and phlegm and dampness constitution. We all say that eating a lot of meat and fish for a long time is certainly not good. For the symptoms of male phlegm and dampness constitution introduced above.