Chinese Medicine and Weight Loss

Obesity and overweight in the past few years has become a major health concern not only among adults but also among children. Roughly around two thirds of the US population is overweight. There are many different major health conditions that can come as a result of being overweight. Some of the major health conditions include diabetes, hypertension, thyroid problems, and even cancer. Many people who are overweight also tend to have joint problems and low back pain. There can be many factors that relate to weight such as genetic factors, lack of exercise and improper diet. The main cause of weight gain in the body is an imbalance of energy within the body. When the body is not burning off the calories that it gains then it will be easier to gain weight. How do we solve or manage this problem? One method of weight management has been used for over two thousand years. Chinese medicine is an effective method for the treatment of weight loss and obesity.

Chinese medical view of overweight is different than the western medical view. According to Chinese medicine the main cause of weight gain in the body is an excess of what we call turbid phlegm and dampness in the body. How does this phlegm or dampness in the body come about? Some of the causes of phelgm and dampness can occur when one has lack of exercise, stress, improper diet, and insufficient qi. All of these factors can affect the spleen and stomach causing and excess of phlegm and dampness in the body.

Chinese medicine uses acupuncture, herbs, and exercise to help manage weight. Utilizing these modalities will help increase the metabolism and reduce the appetite. Though acupuncture and herbs are effective, one must still exercise. Exercise is an essential part of weight loss in Chinese medicine. Exercise will not only help burn off calories, but also reduce your stress and improve metabolism.

Chinese medicine is effective for weight management. For more information about how you can start a weight loss program using Chinese medicine please give us a call at (801) 463-1101.
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