In a state of wakefulness, sweating is referred to as spontaneous sweating; sweating during sleep is known as night sweats. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that both spontaneous and night sweats are caused by an imbalance of Yin and Yang within the body, with the interstitial spaces not being firm and the pores being loose, leading to the leakage of body fluids. Spontaneous sweating is often related to the deficiency of Yang Qi and the failure to protect the body's exterior; night sweats are usually associated with internal heat due to Yin deficiency.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Pay attention to hygiene in daily life, take frequent baths, change underwear and socks regularly, and wear soft, sweat-absorbent, breathable cotton fabrics. Avoid wearing underwear made of synthetic fibers. 2. After sweating, especially after heavy sweating, one is prone to catching a cold due to external pathogens. It is important to dry the sweat promptly, change clothes and bedding to avoid catching a draft or getting chilled. 3. Spices such as Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, chili peppers, cinnamon, and ginger are warm and can induce sweating, so they should not be used excessively.