Drink more water! 5 tips to help beat the heat from a TCM perspective

Chinese herbal teas that are cooling in nature not only help relieve external heat, but also clear accumulated ‘internal’ heat. — Photos: Filepic

TCM identifies natural factors with “hot” characteristics as heat or fire factors, with fire representing the more intense form of heat. It is advisable to drink water in small amounts frequently, with each intake not exceeding 300 millilitres, to stay hydrated. However, we need to be aware that overconsuming cold herbal teas in hot weather can weaken the digestive system and lead to diarrhoea, loose stools, and even stomachache.Apart from drinking iced water, many of us turn to indoor air conditioning to keep cool.

When using air conditioning at night, it’s important to set the temperature at a moderate level to avoid excessive cooling.A range of 22°C to 26°C is considered suitable for most people.Setting the air conditioner to automatically turn off around 3am as the external temperature drops gradually, helps prevent us from getting chilled during the night.

According to TCM, this is because the yang energy is vigorous in hot weather, leading to increased sweating and accelerated metabolism. While many of us would be tempted to keep the air conditioner on at low temperatures throughout the day and night during hot weather, TCM theory says that prolonged exposure to such temperatures can disrupt the natural ventilation of our skin. So, keep that aircon temperature to a range of 22°C to 26°C, and set it to automatically switch off around 3am at night.The human mind, attitude and emotions undergo subtle changes with the seasons and climate.

TCM emphasises the importance of nurturing the heart by adjusting one’s mindset, calming the mind and relaxing one’s emotions.

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