Weight Loss with Traditional Chinese Medicine

We all know that a few extra kilos are not just a matter of aesthetics, obesity is a health problem . Accompanying de extra kilos are other diseases such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia , diabetes, etc. , they arise and thus an increased risk of circulatory disorders , coronary or arthritic , among others. So we must commit ourselves some things in our body to change longer and live better !

Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM) can help them to lose weight because it sees the human body as an organic whole that must be kept in balance and when that balance disappears, the disease in this case, the weight gain and / or occurs obesity. This alternative therapy attaches great importance to maintaining the balance of the person as the key to health : food balance, balance between rest and exercise, emotional balance , etc. The deficiencies or excesses in every area of ​​our lives lead to an imbalance and ultimately to disease .

importance MTC
For MTC , obesity or being overweight is associated with an accumulation of Tan - moisture and it is above all the institutions involved in relation to digestion and metabolism , spleen and stomach. Both have the function of the processing and transport of food and liquids. An imbalance of the spleen - stomach will have an impact on digestion. Therefore, the diet is one of the main causes of the diseases of these organs. One should also not forget , mainly because they lead to stomach qi stagnation and Spleen deficiency emotions. Spleen is also noteworthy in the control of muscles , and according to ancient books, " by sitting and muscles are damaged (ie , spleen ) , also by physical inactivity .

Before beginning treatment, it is appropriate to establish a correct diagnosis , through differentiation of syndromes according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. We will use various diagnostic methods for diagnosis: observation ( physical appearance, Shen , structure and movement of the body , etc..) Interrogation (on accompanying symptoms , family history , lifestyle and diet ) , palpation, auscultation and pulse. We are trying to support a diagnosis on the treatment in addition to know the cause that led to the energy imbalance between yin and yang. One of the differences of Chinese medicine in relation to the medicine in the West is that the first is also looking symptomatic etiology, the cause of the fault and try to correct them.

By differentiating the syndromes attempt the underlying imbalances of the clinical manifestations of the four above- mentioned diagnostic methods the syndrome or syndromes is identified. We then consider the therapeutic principles that we use and how we treat the disease.

According to TCM , there are three types of obesity, with an imbalance of energy in the body , which is mainly associated with the spleen and stomach .

Yin overweight : by a lack of energy in the spleen and stomach Yang caused .

The symptoms are water storage, in the lower half of the body , cold hands and feet , hunger and little thirst, preference for hot food and drinks , heaviness, tiredness, fatigue , bloating , loose stools , feeling cold , pale and swollen tongue , weak pulse and slow moving .

Yang overweight : by an excess of yang, or heat caused in the stomach and intestines .

The symptoms are hunger and thirst, preference for cold drinks and food , constipation, flushed face, pain, swelling and bleeding gums , bad breath, heartburn , stomach pain with burning, heat , red tongue with thick yellow and dry layer, and rapid pulse .

Hereditary obesity :: by a shortage of kidneys ( genetic causes of causes ) .

The symptoms are obesity , pain in the lower back , knees, bone problems , poor memory , loss and premature graying of hair , loss of teeth , red tongue and weak pulse .

This type of obesity will be difficult to solve , because we can not change our genetic component.

Other important factors
I should also mention that behind the idea of ​​losing weight problems such as anxiety and stress can be found , compulsive eating , depression ... in which symptoms such as insomnia , palpitations , irritability, etc. are known. We've talked about that TCM treats the whole person , body and spirit , as a whole , so if we can not fix this emotional problems, we will not achieve the expected results in terms of weight loss. Emotions in TCM , which are connected to a blockade of the liver qi .

We must emphasize the importance of diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The MTC provides various therapeutic methods that will help them to lose weight : acupuncture and moxibustion, ear acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chinese dietetics, Tuina and Qi Gong.

Acupuncture: is the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the energy of the human body , called acupoints , along the route of the meridians . These are looking for a balance of the energy of each body organ . It has a regulating effect and control hunger .

Moxibustion : The local application of heat by the combustion of Artemis , on the same points or larger areas in order to improve the symptoms of cold and to strengthen yang, helps especially spleen and kidney. Used alone or in combination with acupuncture.

Auriculoterapia : the method is for the diagnosis and treatment of the human body by the ear. The ear reflects the image of a fetus in the womb and in him all institutions are represented . You can reach the meridians. These serve as a connection between the ear and the entire human body , so we can deal with the changes in each part of the body by stimulation with needles in the ear. The auriculotherapy has a direct and immediate effect on the entire body. Helps to calm fear and hunger.

Chinese diet : Arranges food depending 5 temperatures and five flavors . The hotter , add more yang energy and the colder , more yin energy . For example, cold and raw foods such as salads and fruit , weaken the spleen , especially the spleen - yang, while hot dishes such as spicy foods , alcohol, red meat, hot cause symptoms, especially at the stomach. Moreover, excessive consumption of fatty foods and fried foods as favoring the production of moisture. Moreover, according to their taste , a stronger effect on other organs such as spleen and stomach sweet foods and salty foods, stimulate the kidneys.

Phytotherapy is the use of products from plant origin, to mitigate for therapeutic purposes , to prevent or cure diseases. It is used taking into account the properties of medicinal plants by MTC: nature , flavor, meridian direction and performance. Helps to strengthen the effects of acupuncture . The therapeutic effect is slow but stronger and longer in time.

Tuina : technical manual maneuver , massage , mobilization , acupressure , manipulation and traction is flowing by stimulating the flow of Qi and Blood through the meridians in the body that regulates the internal organs and combines energy balance.

Gymnastics Qi Gong and Chinese energy : bioenergy. Variety of exercises to promote the quality and the quality of Qi through breathing and visualization , through the movement . Aid for energy regulation.

The choice of one or the other method should be individual. We can Acupuncture , Herbal Medicine and Auriculotherapy or separately in treatment, or combine with each other or with other techniques of Western medicine. With them, we will try to regulate the Yin and Yang energies of the body and balance, and the metabolism, elimination of fluids , maintenance of hunger , control of anxiety. Moreover, with Chinese medicine , our goal is not only to lose weight, but to improve other functional symptoms such as insomnia , intestinal or digestive disorders , among others .

In addition to the proposed treatments , just some things to consider :

Changing poor eating habits
A tailored meal plan for each case
Regular physical activity
Have enough rest
Have an orderly life
Maintaining emotional stability