Weight Loss with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Solution for Body and Mind

Losing Weight Smartly: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, obesity is not merely "excess calories." It is a sign of an imbalance in internal balance.

The Four Patterns of Obesity in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Dampness and Phlegm Pattern (痰湿型)

• Signs: Watery weight gain, bloating, fatigue, heaviness in the body


• Cause: Weakness of the Spleen in transforming fluids


• Solution: Strengthening the Spleen and removing Dampness


• Foods: Barley, beans, pumpkin, ginger


• Avoid: Dairy, sugars, fried foods

2. Liver Qi Stagnation Pattern (气滞型)