{"id":5771,"date":"2024-03-08T10:57:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T18:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/?p=5771"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T19:01:43","slug":"are-you-full-of-hot-air-a-tcm-guide-to-internal-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/are-you-full-of-hot-air-a-tcm-guide-to-internal-heat.html","title":{"rendered":"Are You Full of Hot Air? A TCM Guide To Internal Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No offense, but you\u2019re full of hot air. That&#8217;s not to say that you\u2019re a bloviating motormouth who never has anything interesting or deep to say. You\u2019re hopefully not that Western type of hot air. However, if you\u2019re a type-A workaholic who subsists on processed food, gets little exercise, and does nothing to manage your stress and balance your life, then there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re full of hot air\u2014from a TCM perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In traditional Chinese medicine, why should you care if you\u2019re full of hot air, a.k.a. internal heat? Balancing your body\u2019s Yin and Yang Qi optimizes internal body temperature, steadies your emotions, helps manage stress, and supports the immune system, energy levels, and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine-tuning your life-work balance and other lifestyle makeovers are obvious helpful strategies. But the good news is that even without making drastic changes, TCM may help rid your body of excess health-depleting hot air.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll explore a few different ways to eliminate internal heat in just a bit. But first, the basics\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Hot Air (Internal Heat) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of evil in the world. In TCM theory, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/6-evils-of-tcm.html\">6 evils<\/a> to be precise: Cold, Wind, Heat, Summer Heat, Damp and Dryness. Out of these external influences that can quickly penetrate deep within the body and knock you out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/what-is-yin-and-yang.html\">Yin and Yang balance<\/a>, arguably, Heat and Cold are the most influential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people have a basic idea of what Yin and Yang energies constitute: A dynamic ballet of mutually-reliant opposing forces. However, relatively few people are aware that Heat and Cold are the Chinese characters that represent Yang and Yin, respectively. The holistic, interconnected philosophies of TCM were first elucidated thousands of years ago, including the principle of Hot Air (Internal Heat). But as our society has become increasingly overworked, overfed yet undernourished and chronically stressed out, the symptoms of Internal Heat have become more pervasive. Technically speaking, any of the 6 external evils can give rise to excess internal heat in the body\u2014even a Cold evil invasion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"x-short-quote-right\"> Any of the 6 external evils can give rise to excess internal heat in the body\u2014even a Cold evil invasion\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With terms like Internal Heat, Fire, and Summer Heat, TCM concepts can be confusing, especially when there are similar-sounding terms. To distinguish between these three terms, Internal Heat represents a general imbalance of heat within the body. It is caused either by Yin Deficiency or Yang excess, and only a qualified TCM expert (i.e. a licensed acupuncturist) distinguishes between these two patterns. As for \u201cFire,\u201d think of a nasty, more intense case of Internal Heat, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/damp-heat.html\">Summer Heat<\/a> indicates an invasion of pathogenic Heat and Dampness that can occur during the late summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms Of Hot Air Internal Heat in TCM?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/5-elements-of-tcm.html\">TCM 5 Element theory<\/a>, Heat is associated with the Heart organ system, the season of Summer, the Fire element and is a Yang energy. When there is excess internal hot air, here\u2019s what can happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bodily fluids dry up (tears, mucus, saliva, synovial joint fluid, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot flashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoarseness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin rashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pimples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boils, canker sores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itchiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profuse sweating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dehydration and darker urine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irritability and other mood disturbances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dangers of Being Full of Hot Air&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inevitably, because none of us lives in a hermetically-sealed perpetual Yin-Yang balancing bubble, we all have to face some of these symptoms from time to time. But as mentioned, Internal Fire can progress into a more intense state: \u201cFire.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as it\u2019s best for the fire department to put out a brush fire before it becomes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/michael-turk-paradise-fire.html\">major conflagration<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to douse Internal Heat before it becomes a major Fire in TCM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Internal Heat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/4-levels-theory\">progresses<\/a> into Fire, the following may occur:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delirium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organ damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ulcerations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflammatory bowel conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak Wei Qi (\u201cimmune\u201d) function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, when symptoms of Fire in the body manifest, there\u2019s no internal fire department to call upon. That\u2019s why it\u2019s smart to be proactive now and resolve Internal Heat sooner rather than later (solutions below).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mid-banner-heat-680x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5775\" width=\"840\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mid-banner-heat-680x204.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mid-banner-heat-200x60.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mid-banner-heat.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Heats Are Not Better Than One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 19th-century Canadian physician William Osler stated, \u201cThe good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.\u201d Likewise, a similar axiom in TCM says, \u201cOne disease can have many causes, and one pattern can cause many diseases.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that two people can have the same symptoms, but different TCM disease patterns may cause those symptoms. For example, there is more than one type of heat in TCM. To simplify, we\u2019ll break Internal Heat patterns into 3 categories. You already know one of them: Fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other two categories of internal heat are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can say that a person who is full of hot air has full heat. This heat presents as fever, agitation, a thirst for cold drinks, a tongue with a yellow coating, and a rapid pulse.&nbsp;<br><br>Several factors can cause full heat in the body. One of the biggest contributors is unresolved chronic stress. So, make sure to manage your stress and consider TCM dietary supplements such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/easetonic\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Modern-Essentials\/EaseTonic\" rel=\"noopener\">EaseTonic<\/a>. In addition, consider scheduling acupuncture sessions to release this hot air.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empty Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Heat and its more serious progression, Fire, are most often associated with excess Yang energy. In comparison, Empty Heat indicates a Yin Deficiency, although its symptoms can mirror those of Full Heat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, Empty Heat seems milder than Full Heat. There may be a dry, scratchy throat, a slight cough and the tongue presents with splotches of coating. Yet Empty Heat is no picnic in the park. Because Yin Deficiency primarily affects the Kidney organ system, it can result in:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tinnitus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-back pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adrenal insufficiency (exhaustion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of premature aging (graying\/thinning hair, age spots, diminished hearing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although not as serious as outright organ failure that can occur with Fire, empty heat can nonetheless rob quality of life. In addition, just as Full Heat can progress into Fire, Empty Heat may give rise to menopausal symptoms associated with Full Heat. So how can you tell if you have Empty Heat? A few indications include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An unquenchable thirst, especially at night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profuse night-time sweating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mild anxiousness&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweaty palms, hands or feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Hot-Headed And More: Anatomy of Heat In The Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In TCM theory, the organ systems not only pertain to the physical organs of Western medicine but also energetic points throughout the meridian (channel). Internal heat can affect one or more organ systems. Here\u2019s a look at how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Heart\u2014Joan Rivers famously said, \u201cAt my age, an affair of the heart is a bypass.\u201d Well said, Joan (RIP). In TCM theory, Internal Heat in the Heart can lead to anxiety, palpitations, restlessness and sleeplessness, dry mouth, and making you look like you\u2019re full of hot air (red-faced).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pericardium \u2014 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/pericardium-in-tcm-the-secret-to-great-sex.html\">pericardium<\/a> is the protective sheath around the heart. In TCM, hot air in this area can result in palpitations, insomnia, and emotional imbalance.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver \u2014 So much can go wrong with this \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/in-need-of-an-emotional-tune-up-use-tcm-to-balance-your-liver.html\">General of the Organ System<\/a>,\u201d including anger, red eyes, headaches, menstrual problems, and dizziness<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spleen \u2014 Digestive problems, loose stools<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach \u2014 Ulcers, heartburn, reflux, dry stools, constipation, vomiting<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small Intestine \u2014 Abdominal pain, distention<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Intestine \u2014 Heat in the body, constipation<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood \u2014 OK, not an organ per se, but Internal Heat can \u201cpark itself\u201d in the Blood, leading to rashes, boils, and fever.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney \u2014 As stated Kidney Yin Deficiency can lead to feeling exhausted, premature aging, low back pain, and frequent urination.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tongue: What does your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/what-your-tongue-says-about-your-health-in-chinese-medicine.html\">tongue say about your health?<\/a> If your tongue is \u2018full of hot air,\u2019 it will have a yellow coating (or none in the case of empty heat). For more advanced stages of Internal Heat, i.e., Fire, the tongue will appear deep red with a thick dark coating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Put Out Internal Heat And Resolve Hot Air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can you \u201cremove heat\u201d from your body? Is it as easy as drinking a cold can of beer or soda? Not so fast. Eating certain cold foods can indeed \u201cextinguish\u201d internal heat. However, drinking certain cold beverages can counterintuitively exacerbate the problem, giving rise to more internal heat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To nourish Yin (cooling) energy, some foods to include in your diet include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Watermelon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honeydew melon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cucumber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bitter melon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mung beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bamboo Shoots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seaweed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mushrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, certain herbal teas may nourish Yin energy. Among several to choose from, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/american_ginseng\/\">American Ginseng<\/a>, according to TCM principles, clears Heat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"x-gradient-bottle-img-wrap x-post-img-bottle-to-right\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/buyin\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Da-Bu-Yin-Pian-YinGreat-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<img\n\t\t\tstyle=\"text-align: center\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/img\/buyinps.gif\"\n\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-ahw-src=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/store\/graphics\/00000001\/img\/buyinpb_237x395.gif\"\n\t\t\/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, wouldn\u2019t it be great to nourish your Yin with one TCM dietary supplement? That would indeed be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/buyin\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"blog-internal-link\" data-ahw-link=\"https:\/\/www.activeherbwholesale.com\/Guang-Ci-Tang\/Da-Bu-Yin-Pian-YinGreat-Tablets\" rel=\"noopener\">YinGreat<\/a>! An ancient herbal formula, Da Bu Yin Pian, lowers pathogenic Fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it can\u2019t improve your conversational abilities if you\u2019re full of hot air, the Western type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What is your favorite way to resolve Hot Air (Internal Heat) in TCM? Leave a comment.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you full of hot air from a TCM perspective? 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