What Is Your BMI?
Your BMI can be calculated as following,
* Multiply your weight in pounds by 703
* Divide that answer by your height in inches
* Divide that answer by your height in inches again
Adults with a BMI greater than 30 are considered obese, adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight, anyone more than 100
pounds overweight or BMI over 40 is considered morbidly obese, there are exceptions, for example, an athlete may have a higher BMI but not be
overweight.
What can TCM Do For You to Control Weight?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a natural, holistic school of thought that aims to treat health problems using only needles and herbs. It
views human being as a unity of soul, mind, and body. Acupuncture and/or herbs can regulate organs functions and metabolism to help the body to
reduce calorie intake and increase its burning. Not only can TCM help to control weight, but it also promotes balanced health.
What You Can Expect From TCM by Obesity Types
Type 1 - Stomach-heat and Phlegm-dampness: obese persons have unhealthy eating habit, are easy to thirst and like cold drinks or ice. This type of
obesity can be treated very effectively with TCM.
Type 2 - Liver-Qi stagnation: obese persons are more prone to stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, dreamy sleep, tiredness, and more menses
dysfunction in women. Patients with this type of obesity can expect moderate results from TCM.
Type 3 - Dampness due to spleen deficiency: obese persons have poor appetite, easy to tire, listless, edema of the extremities, and flabby muscles.
Patients with this type of obesity can expect moderate results from TCM.
Type 4 - Deficiencies of both liver & kidneys: obese persons usually are over 50 and have hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipemia. They gain
weight even when eating less; their organ functions and metabolism are weak and slow. In this situation TCM puts more emphasis on strengthening
liver and kidney functions and improving whole body health. It will take time to achieve efficacy from TCM.
Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture acts to promote the release of neurotransmitter and influence the automatic nerves in the viscera to correct unhealthy eating habit and
to decrease the craving for food. It also helps to regulate the endocrine system to correct abnormal metabolism, decrease synthesis of fat and
increase its burning.
Sterile, stainless steel, disposable needles are inserted into special points on your ears and body. The choice of the points, their combination, and
the insertion technique will depend upon the specifics of the patient's diagnosis. The acupuncturist may use electro-stimulation on some of these
acupuncture points to increase the endorphin release and stimulate the metabolism. The needles would be kept in place for around thirty to
forty-five, and after the needles are removed, ear tacs with adhesive are often placed in the same spots on the ear to continue the stimulation
between treatments.
When the patient feels an urge to eat, s/he applies mild pressure to the point or rubs it back and forth for about 20 seconds. This type of
acupressure stimulates the point, causes a mild endorphin release, relaxes the patient and helps them to regain their willpower or resolve about
resisting the temptation to eat. The patient removes the tacs at home after three days or takes them out sooner if there is any irritation or
discomfort.
How Often Are Treatments Needed?
The number of treatments necessary depends on the patient's goals for losing weight, the speed at which they want to lose, and their commitment
to keeping the weight off. If the overeating is severe, a treatment every day for the first five days is appropriate and can then taper off the second
week to every other day and the third week to every three days.
For the average patient who wants to lose between five to ten pounds, one treatment every three days or twice a week until they reach their goal is
appropriate, and then a booster treatment once every two weeks is optimal.
After a few booster treatments, the patient and practitioner will mutually decide when to terminate frequent treatments and then can aim to meet
approximately one time per month or per two to three months to maintain the effect, regulate organs function and strengthen the body.
Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment
TCM has achieved strong understanding of the etiology and pathology of obesity, accumulated abundant clinic experiences, and formed a complete
set of effective herbal formulas aimed at different obesity types. Some formulas as sold as patent medicine which you can buy over-the-counter in
Chinese herb stores. However, prescribed herb formulas is often more useful and more fast-effect, so we suggest that you consult with a Chinese
herbal specialist to determine the appropriate formula for you. Herbal medicine can be used along side or in combination with acupuncture.
Your BMI can be calculated as following,
* Multiply your weight in pounds by 703
* Divide that answer by your height in inches
* Divide that answer by your height in inches again
Adults with a BMI greater than 30 are considered obese, adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight, anyone more than 100
pounds overweight or BMI over 40 is considered morbidly obese, there are exceptions, for example, an athlete may have a higher BMI but not be
overweight.
What can TCM Do For You to Control Weight?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a natural, holistic school of thought that aims to treat health problems using only needles and herbs. It
views human being as a unity of soul, mind, and body. Acupuncture and/or herbs can regulate organs functions and metabolism to help the body to
reduce calorie intake and increase its burning. Not only can TCM help to control weight, but it also promotes balanced health.
What You Can Expect From TCM by Obesity Types
Type 1 - Stomach-heat and Phlegm-dampness: obese persons have unhealthy eating habit, are easy to thirst and like cold drinks or ice. This type of
obesity can be treated very effectively with TCM.
Type 2 - Liver-Qi stagnation: obese persons are more prone to stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, dreamy sleep, tiredness, and more menses
dysfunction in women. Patients with this type of obesity can expect moderate results from TCM.
Type 3 - Dampness due to spleen deficiency: obese persons have poor appetite, easy to tire, listless, edema of the extremities, and flabby muscles.
Patients with this type of obesity can expect moderate results from TCM.
Type 4 - Deficiencies of both liver & kidneys: obese persons usually are over 50 and have hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipemia. They gain
weight even when eating less; their organ functions and metabolism are weak and slow. In this situation TCM puts more emphasis on strengthening
liver and kidney functions and improving whole body health. It will take time to achieve efficacy from TCM.
Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture acts to promote the release of neurotransmitter and influence the automatic nerves in the viscera to correct unhealthy eating habit and
to decrease the craving for food. It also helps to regulate the endocrine system to correct abnormal metabolism, decrease synthesis of fat and
increase its burning.
Sterile, stainless steel, disposable needles are inserted into special points on your ears and body. The choice of the points, their combination, and
the insertion technique will depend upon the specifics of the patient's diagnosis. The acupuncturist may use electro-stimulation on some of these
acupuncture points to increase the endorphin release and stimulate the metabolism. The needles would be kept in place for around thirty to
forty-five, and after the needles are removed, ear tacs with adhesive are often placed in the same spots on the ear to continue the stimulation
between treatments.
When the patient feels an urge to eat, s/he applies mild pressure to the point or rubs it back and forth for about 20 seconds. This type of
acupressure stimulates the point, causes a mild endorphin release, relaxes the patient and helps them to regain their willpower or resolve about
resisting the temptation to eat. The patient removes the tacs at home after three days or takes them out sooner if there is any irritation or
discomfort.
How Often Are Treatments Needed?
The number of treatments necessary depends on the patient's goals for losing weight, the speed at which they want to lose, and their commitment
to keeping the weight off. If the overeating is severe, a treatment every day for the first five days is appropriate and can then taper off the second
week to every other day and the third week to every three days.
For the average patient who wants to lose between five to ten pounds, one treatment every three days or twice a week until they reach their goal is
appropriate, and then a booster treatment once every two weeks is optimal.
After a few booster treatments, the patient and practitioner will mutually decide when to terminate frequent treatments and then can aim to meet
approximately one time per month or per two to three months to maintain the effect, regulate organs function and strengthen the body.
Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment
TCM has achieved strong understanding of the etiology and pathology of obesity, accumulated abundant clinic experiences, and formed a complete
set of effective herbal formulas aimed at different obesity types. Some formulas as sold as patent medicine which you can buy over-the-counter in
Chinese herb stores. However, prescribed herb formulas is often more useful and more fast-effect, so we suggest that you consult with a Chinese
herbal specialist to determine the appropriate formula for you. Herbal medicine can be used along side or in combination with acupuncture.
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Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. There are
many ways to determine if a person is obese, but experts believe that a person's body mass index (BMI) is the
most accurate measurement of body fat for children and adults.
many ways to determine if a person is obese, but experts believe that a person's body mass index (BMI) is the
most accurate measurement of body fat for children and adults.