During the hot and humid season, one may inevitably feel their body becoming heavier, much like clothes that never fully dry. Sometimes, even staying in an air-conditioned room can leave you feeling fatigued, with no appetite for food.
The scorching summer heat can easily lead to excessive humidity in the body, causing discomfort. Staying in an air-conditioned environment without sweating can further trap the moisture inside, making it difficult to expel. If you want to maintain high energy levels during the summer, consider today's recommendations.
How to Adjust for High Humidity
1. It is recommended to start by drinking Tea, as this is a healthier and more convenient method to dispel dampness. But which types of tea should you drink?
Green Tea
Green tea is not fermented, preserving the maximum amount of the fresh leaves' natural substances. It contains large quantities of Caffeine, catechins, and other components that are comprehensively retained.
Thus, if you choose green tea, it can be more beneficial for urination. Teas such as Dongting Biluochun, West Lake Longjing, Huangshan Maofeng, Xinyang Maojian, Anji White Tea, and others are all good options.
Green tea is cool in nature, so those with a naturally cold constitution should pay attention or limit their intake. If there are any adverse reactions, stop drinking it. For those with sensitive stomachs, they should also monitor their own condition; if they experience discomfort, they should drink less or avoid it altogether.
For the general population, once their constitution improves, they can consider alternating between different teas. Drink green tea in the morning and other teas in the afternoon.
Puer Tea
Puer tea comes in two varieties: raw (sheng) and ripe (shou). Raw Puer is slightly cool and can help reduce internal heat but has a stronger impact on the digestive system, while ripe Puer is milder.
For those with high humidity in their bodies who want to eliminate dampness while also nurturing their stomach, the mild nature of ripe Puer makes it a good choice.
Oolong Tea
Most people with high humidity tend to have suboptimal spleen and stomach function, and some have a cold constitution. In these cases, opt for teas like Oolong, Dahongpao, or Black Tea, which are warming and nourishing to the stomach.
These teas have a strong qi that can help with circulation, and like all teas, they also aid in urination. Therefore, they perform well in eliminating dampness.