We don't actually need to lose weight, spleen deficiency and phlegm are the culprits

In life, there are many friends who try their best to diet and lose weight, but the effect is not good. Either the weight is reduced, but the complexion and energy are also reduced. So what is spleen deficiency? What are the symptoms of spleen deficiency? How to lose weight if you have spleen deficiency?

What is spleen deficiency

People with spleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness type obesity often have obesity, a fat and soft abdomen, oily facial skin, a yellowish and dull complexion, slight edema around the eyes, a heavy body, easy drowsiness, easy sweating and sticky sweat. Like to eat fatty, sweet and greasy food. There is a lot of sputum, and symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath are common. The personality is gentle and steady. How good at endurance.

Spleen deficiency weight loss

People with obesity due to spleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness should eat more vegetables and fruits that have the effects of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, removing blood stasis and removing phlegm, such as: mustard, toon, pepper, garlic, onion, ginger, papaya, seaweed, onion, red dates, lentils, red beans, broad beans, cabbage, yam, coix seed, winter melon, lychee, lemon, cherry, bayberry, water chestnut, bergamot, lychee, etc. Lotus root powder and Poria cocos cake are also good choices. It is not advisable to eat too much fatty, greasy and sour food, such as maltose, pomegranate, grapefruit, loquat, sugar, etc.

It is best to persist in physical exercise for a long time, such as walking, jogging, ball games, swimming, martial arts, Ba Duan Jin, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and various dances. These sports are suitable for people with obesity due to spleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness. The amount of activity and time of activity should be gradually increased to allow the loose skin and muscles to gradually turn into strong, upright muscles.

Acupoints for acupressure include Zusanli, Chengshan and Sanyinjiao.

You can also dialectically select acupoints for cupping to eliminate phlegm and dampness.