Weight Loss Principles
Weight loss surgery: methods, indications, and risks
This article introduces surgical treatments for severe obesity. It details the principles, weight loss effects, and diabetes remission rates of three minimally invasive bariatric surgeries (gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy). The article also outlines the surgical indications in my country (BMI ≥ 32, etc.), as well as preoperative preparation, long-term...
2026-05-19The Practical Value of Traditional Chinese Medicine's Classification of Obesity and its Relationship with Modern Syndrome Classification
This article continues to elaborate on the practical value of the three types of obesity in the *Huangdi Neijing* (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic), pointing out that the "fatty person" corresponds to the most dangerous type of abdominal obesity, the "skinny person" is uniform obesity, and the "fleshy person" is muscular obesity. It also introduces modern TCM classification methods based on...
2026-05-19Dietary principles and dietary therapy for obese individuals with phlegm and dampness
This article proposes five dietary principles for obese individuals with phlegm-dampness constitution: avoid "heavy" foods (avoid sweet, fatty, and alcoholic foods), avoid "large portions," avoid "rapid eating," minimize "astringent" foods, and favor "warm and bland" foods. It also recommends four dietary therapy recipes: braised winter melon, enoki mushroom and lean pork soup, duck soup, and...
2026-05-19Recommended medicinal diets and exercise therapy for obese individuals with Qi deficiency constitution
This article provides six medicinal diet recipes for people with Qi deficiency and obesity (yam and winter melon soup, corn and barley porridge, red bean and oat porridge, sweet potato and jujube rice porridge, stewed pork stomach with shiitake mushrooms, and braised carp with astragalus and ginger). It also introduces the exercise principles for people with Qi deficiency (low intensity, high...
2026-05-19What is body constitution? An overview of nine body constitutions and body constitutions prone to obesity.
This article begins by exploring differences in constitution in daily life, explaining the concept of "constitution" and its five major components. It introduces nine constitutions of Chinese people (balanced constitution, qi deficiency constitution, yang deficiency constitution, yin deficiency constitution, special constitution, qi stagnation constitution, blood stasis constitution,...
2026-05-19Phlegm-dampness combined with blood stasis obesity: characteristics, formation mechanism and health risks
This article introduces obesity caused by phlegm-dampness and blood stasis, which is an aggravated stage of phlegm-dampness obesity. Symptoms include a dull complexion, dark lips, rough skin, and a dark ring around the neck. The article explains the mechanism by which prolonged phlegm-dampness leads to blood stasis and points out that this type of obesity increases the risk of serious...
2026-05-19The relationship between toxins and metabolism and basal metabolic rate testing
This book explains how toxins hinder normal metabolism, leading to fat accumulation, constipation, and edema. It points out that toxins are a major culprit in weight gain and dry skin in women aged 25-40. The book introduces the concept of basal metabolic rate and its impact on weight loss, and provides a short basal metabolic rate test to help readers assess their own metabolic status.
2026-05-18Exercise to reduce swelling and massage to eliminate leg edema
Simple exercises to reduce swelling are provided: seated breathing, standing forward bends, toe raises, air cycling, and ankle stretches. Then, detailed massage techniques to reduce leg swelling are explained, including pressing the instep, massaging the calves, and kneading the lymph nodes behind the knees to help promote lymphatic circulation and reduce leg swelling.
2026-05-18Jujubes, grapes, strawberries, and pears: Fat-burning weapons and fat-blocking battles
Dates contain dietary fiber and pectin, a fat-burning "weapon"; grapes help detoxify, and pair well with cheese and wine; strawberries contain fiber to cleanse the intestines; pears are rich in fiber to reduce fat absorption, helping women launch a "battle" against fat.
2026-05-18Eating the right nutrients is key to weight loss; 13 principles of light meal cooking.
It emphasizes the importance of a balanced intake of nutrients for weight loss. It details the functions and food sources of key nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B2. It also provides 13 principles for light meal preparation, such as removing fat, using lean meat, using non-stick pans, steaming, boiling, baking, and stewing, and reducing salad dressing, to help readers reduce calorie...
2026-05-18A Comparison of Foods for Gut Health and Bowel Movement
This article elucidates the crucial role of gut health in body shape, pointing out that constipation can lead to a protruding lower abdomen, poor posture, and skin problems. It recommends several foods that promote bowel regularity: cherries, burdock, almonds, white fungus, apples, oatmeal, bananas, seaweed, honey, konjac, Job's tears, and sweet potatoes, explaining the benefits and methods of...
2026-05-1810 Foods That Drain Water (Part 2) and Methods to Reduce Swelling Through Sweating
Continuing with the remaining five water-reducing foods: papaya, mung beans, pineapple, tomatoes, and celery. The principles behind each food's ability to reduce edema and suggestions for consumption. Then, the method of reducing swelling through sweating will be explained: sauna can burn fat, eliminate toxins and excess water, but attention should be paid to water intake and time control.
2026-05-18Pilates advanced exercises and edema-type obesity body condition test
Continuing with Pilates exercises: prone chest lift, cat pose, hip lift with leg flexion, scissor leg, etc. Then, we move on to a practical plan for edema-type obesity, providing a body composition assessment test to help readers determine whether they have edema-type, fat-type, or muscle-type obesity, and offering suggestions for each.
2026-05-18Yoga detoxification and traditional Chinese herbal detoxification
This section introduces the benefits and techniques of two yoga poses (Bridge Pose and Shoulder Stand), which help massage the abdomen, promote intestinal peristalsis, and expel gas. It then explains traditional Chinese herbal detoxification methods, highlighting monk fruit (for clearing the lungs, moistening the intestines, and relieving constipation) and walnut kernels (for moistening the...
2026-05-18Light Meal Weight Loss Method – A Natural and Zero-Burden Diet
Introducing the concept of light meals: low in oil, salt, and sugar, and made with more boiling, steaming, and raw food methods. Light meals can reduce the burden on the body, promote metabolism, and help with detoxification and weight loss. Five major benefits of light meals are listed: increased enzyme intake, improved immunity, improved acidic body constitution, increased beneficial gut...
2026-05-18The Magic of SPA Slimming: A Green Liposuction Method Using Essential Oils and Bath Salts
Let's witness the slimming magic of SPA together. Essential oils are the "ambassadors" of slimming SPA: geranium essential oil bath, DIY blended essential oil massage. Use bath salts to "extract fat" for healthy and beautiful results: natural sea salt bath, herbal bath salt foot bath, hot spring bath salt to suck in the belly and promote metabolism.
2026-05-18Traditional Chinese Medicine Beauty and Skincare: Herbal Chinese Medicine for the Most Natural Beauty
Traditional Chinese medicine beauty treatments use pure, natural herbs to create natural, flawless beauty. This article introduces goji berries (containing carotene, which activates skin cells and improves eyesight); Ganoderma lucidum (containing the rare element germanium, which promotes metabolism and delays aging); Job's tears (promoting blood circulation, naturally whitening the skin, and...
2026-05-17Traditional Chinese Medicine Beauty and Skincare: Beauty Essential Oil Profiles and Acupressure Points
This article provides a comprehensive overview of essential oils, detailing the skin-beautifying effects of over 20 oils, including clove oil, thyme oil, sandalwood oil, jasmine oil, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil (such as improving rough skin, alleviating dermatitis, minimizing pores, and balancing oil production). It also offers essential oil massage formulas for different skin types...
2026-05-17Dietary weight loss: Foods that help you lose weight the more you eat (spinach, red beans, tomatoes, konjac)
This article continues to introduce weight-loss foods. Spinach is rich in antioxidants, which can promote blood circulation, detoxify, and aid in weight loss; red beans are rich in fiber, which can reduce fat accumulation, relieve constipation, and are suitable for men, women, and children of all ages; tomatoes contain pectin and other fiber, which can absorb excess fat, promote urination, and...
2026-05-17Dietary weight loss: Foods that help you lose weight the more you eat (chili peppers) and foods that boost metabolism (garlic, seaweed, kelp)
This article first introduces the chili pepper diet: capsaicin can promote the production of enzymes in the body, burn fat, and prevent excessive fat accumulation, and points out that milk is the best drink to alleviate the spiciness. It then introduces foods that boost metabolism: garlic (containing allicin, which inhibits fat synthesis and promotes metabolism); seaweed (rich in iodine, which...
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