06/25/2026
I talk a lot about dampness in TCM, but what does that really mean? we create dampness in our body with our lifestyle and diet. Dampness is a sticky like substance that is internal or external. It is often caused when we are not moving our bodies or eating a healthy diet. It usually manifest as a heavy sluggish feeling, chronic fatigue, bloating, loose stools, and lethargy. If left untreated, it can turn into phlegm. This can be one of the trickier things to treat in clinic as it requires a lot of work from my patients outside of their treatments. This includes Cleaning up their diet, adding movement and exercise into their life and eating specific foods that are good for draining dampness. acupuncture, and herbs are often used to treat these patients.