Targeted Weight Loss: Understanding the Four Types of Obesity in Traditional Chinese Medicine

March 17, 2024

Many people have the problem of obesity, and many people have tried various methods to lose weight. There are also many weight loss products on the market, but some have little effect, and some have significant side effects. In traditional Chinese medicine, obesity is divided into four types, each requiring different weight loss methods. Therefore, weight loss should be targeted and not done randomly, as it not only has no effect but also has a negative impact on the body. Let's take a look at these four types of obesity.

1. Anemic Obesity

The first type is called "blood deficiency obesity". This is because the body lacks qi and blood, which leads to a decrease in basic bodily functions and abnormal metabolism, resulting in obesity.

Symptoms

The appetite is normal, but the lower abdomen is full and protruding. The limbs are thin but the body is fat, known as "stealth fat".

Recommended Traditional Chinese Medicine Method

The appropriate prescription is a combination of Si Wu Tang and Xiao Jian Tang, which have blood-tonifying effects.

2. Fatigue Obesity

This type of obesity is caused by insufficient "vital energy". When vital energy is insufficient, digestion function decreases, metabolism becomes abnormal, and there is a tendency to have no appetite for regular meals but still snack.

Symptoms

Easily fatigued; sensitive to cold and prone to catching colds; sweating and shortness of breath with movement; reduced frequency of urination; puffy eyes, etc.

Recommended Traditional Chinese Medicine Method

Use Xiang Sha Liu Zi Tang. It can restore "vital energy", improve digestive organ function, and normalize metabolism. It can also burn and eliminate unnecessary substances accumulated in the body, achieving the effect of weight loss.

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