According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dampness in the body can contribute to chronic conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), and fatty liver disease. Dietary adjustments and acupoint massage are effective tools for managing dampness.
Dampness and Its Link to Chronic Diseases
When the body’s metabolism is impaired, it cannot effectively process or eliminate fats and waste, leading to fluid imbalance and the buildup of dampness.Dampness can transform into phlegm, and excessive phlegm can worsen dampness, creating a vicious cycle. In traditional Chinese medicine, phlegm is the buildup of thick, sticky substances in the body, such as excess fat in blood vessels or fluid retention (edema), as well as mucus expelled from the respiratory system.
