Modern Wellness｜Why Detoxifying Dampness Matters
- Kang An TCM
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
Living in Singapore’s humid climate, many people often feel heavy, sluggish, or swollen. In TCM, this is referred to as dampness in the body. Dampness that lingers can weaken immunity, slow metabolism, and even affect mood and focus.
🌿 TCM Perspective: Dampness and Spleen Deficiency
According to TCM, the spleen governs digestion and transformation. When the spleen is weak, dampness accumulates, obstructing qi flow. This results in fatigue, water retention, and digestive discomfort. Dampness can also combine with cold or heat, leading to joint pain, skin problems, or chronic indigestion.
🔎 Common Symptoms
Persistent fatigue, even after rest
Water retention, puffiness, weight gain
Greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth
Heavy limbs, joint stiffness
Oily skin or frequent acne
🏥 TCM Treatments
At Kang An TCM Clinic, we offer Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and Cupping Therapy to help the body eliminate dampness and toxins:
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: Combines meridian massage with TCM to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and boost immunity
Cupping Therapy: Removes dampness and cold through suction, improving qi-blood flow
Moxibustion: Warms the body, enhances spleen function
Herbal Medicine: Customized to strengthen digestion and expel dampness
🍵 Lifestyle Recommendations
Eat more barley, red beans, winter melon, or lotus seed soup
Avoid cold drinks, milk tea, fried and sweet foods
Exercise regularly to sweat moderately
Keep your home environment dry and avoid overuse of air conditioning
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