Will drinking Chinese medicine make me lose weight?

The feelings of obese people are something that slim people cannot understand. Not only do they have to gasp for air when walking every day, but even sleeping can be dangerous. There have been cases of obese people from abroad dying from suffocation. Therefore, whether from a health perspective or from an aesthetic perspective, losing weight is imperative. So, after using the exercise + diet method, can drinking Chinese medicine help lose weight?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that obesity is related to phlegm, dampness, and qi deficiency. As the "Inner Canon of Medicine" says: "He is fond of fat and sweet foods, likes wine and women, and has a fat body and abundant phlegm." Some other doctors mentioned that "fat people have more phlegm and dampness", "fat white people have more dampness", "fat people's drowsiness and laziness are caused by qi deficiency", etc. Therefore, when using traditional Chinese medicine to lose weight, one should start from invigorating Qi, strengthening the spleen, and resolving phlegm, etc., and use the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine through the methods of invigorating, eliminating and purging to adjust the various organs of the human body to restore their original functions, convert the body's excess fat into energy, and promote energy metabolism in the human body, thereby achieving the goal of healthy weight loss. Chinese medicine helps regulate the internal organs and endocrine system by removing dampness, regulating water, activating blood circulation, strengthening the spleen, and promoting the flow of qi, thereby improving the circulation of qi and blood in the body. It can eliminate excess water in the body, as well as metabolic waste and toxins accumulated in the body, and accelerate metabolism.

Weight loss principle

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that obesity is related to phlegm, dampness, and qi deficiency. As the "Inner Canon of Medicine" says: "He is fond of fat and sweet foods, likes wine and women, and has a fat body and abundant phlegm." Some other doctors mentioned that "fat people have more phlegm and dampness", "fat white people have more dampness", "fat people's drowsiness and laziness are caused by qi deficiency", etc. Therefore, when using traditional Chinese medicine to lose weight, one should start from invigorating Qi, strengthening the spleen, and resolving phlegm, etc., and use the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine through the methods of invigorating, eliminating and purging to adjust the various organs of the human body to restore their original functions, convert the body's excess fat into energy, and promote energy metabolism in the human body, thereby achieving the goal of healthy weight loss.

Principles of weight loss

The current trend of weight loss is not only about losing weight but also about being healthy. Here are five principles for healthy weight loss.

Principle 1: Don’t consume foods that make your body cold.

Principle 2: Don’t consume too much salt.

Principle three: Adequate intake of B vitamins that promote fat and sugar metabolism.

Principle 4: Consume fiber to help relieve constipation.

Principle 5: Get enough calcium for bone building.

Some nutritionists and sociologists call for weight loss to be moderate and not excessive, so as not to affect health and cause harm. It is best to lose weight through natural methods such as diet and exercise. If you need to use other weight loss methods, you must choose carefully. It is best to choose external health products that are less harmful to the body, so as not to lose your health in order to lose weight.

Some people lose weight excessively because of mental illnesses such as anorexia nervosa. The advice of ordinary people may not be effective in this type of situation, so it is recommended to consult a professional in time.