Feeling Drained? Ancient Remedies to Fight Fatigue and Boost Vitality

According to traditional Chinese medicine, feeling fatigued and sluggish is a common sign of excess dampness in the body.
Feeling Drained? Ancient Remedies to Fight Fatigue and Boost Vitality
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Feeling sluggish, lacking energy, and experiencing a loss of appetite? If these symptoms persist for an extended period without improvement, excess dampness in the body could be the cause, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This imbalance may also contribute to various health conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood sugar, obesity, and even tumors.

On the “Health 1+1” program, Shu Rong, a seasoned TCM practitioner with more than 30 years of experience and the director of Doctor Rong’s TCM Clinic in Cambridge, England, discussed the health risks associated with excess dampness and effective ways to eliminate it.

How Excess Dampness Leads to Disease

Dampness can accumulate in various organ systems and tissues, including the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous, and endocrine systems, as well as the skin and hair, Shu said. As a result, it increases the risk of numerous health conditions.