Diet: Losing weight with herbs
Obesity is an on-going battle for many people in North America and it is a starting point for many disorders. Adipose tissue is the main tissue that becomes “fat” we know. It is researched to cause inflammatory reaction in the body. This means our body is staying sensitive and immune system is getting weaker due to constant stress. Additionally, heaviness, body heat, and joint pain give more reasons to lose weight. For some people weight loss is for beautification and whichever the reason you may have, Chinese herbs can help you lose weight. There are safe and non-toxic methods of losing weight. Each individuals will have varying degrees of result but it will certain help you.
Those herbs which help with weight loss are:
- Fu Ling – Helps with removing excess water through urination, helps with digestive function, and calms mind
- Yu Mi Xu – Promotes urination and moves water
- Cang Zhu – Reduces internal body waterand moves energy around in the body
- Yi Yi Ren – Promotes urination and moves water
- Chi Xiao Dou – Promotes urination and reduce appetites. Too much will irritate the stomach
Body weight is thought as dampness in TCM which is excessive water. Above herbs move dampness, move water, and remove excess water. Losing excess water is the easiest way to lose weight quickly but it does not remove adipose tissue. To lose weight and maintain, it is important to change lifestyle and diet.
Losing weight does not affect the number cells in the adipose tissue. It only empties the content in the adipose tissues. Therefore it is important to maintain the routine and not go back to the previous lifestyle. A failure can lead into weight gain.
