Quick Reference Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Beauty and Beauty

Chapter 21 Slim Waist and Slender Legs—Create Convex Body Oil Lines (1)
Having an angelic face and a devilish body has always been the goal that women are constantly pursuing.However, the reality is always cruel. Only a minority of people can own them. Most women are dissatisfied with their bodies.So, how to reduce one's own "fat" and become an enviable little "waist" without damaging one's own health?Among the new ways to lose weight, the traditional Chinese medicine weight loss method should be your best choice.

(Section [-]) Better spleen and stomach, healthier body and thinner body

The root cause of obesity is the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body.This imbalance directly affects the pH of body fluids and the survival of enzymes in the body.TCM regulates the human body from the inside out!It mainly starts from the regulation of endocrine, regulates the spleen, stomach and triple burner of the human body, and obtains the unity of the body through the function of qi, blood and body fluid, so as to achieve weight loss.

Body obesity
Caused only by phlegm
About 70% of the human body is water. It can be said that our viscera, organs, and cell tissues are all soaked in water.Whether it is the invasion of "external dampness" caused by rain, humid environment, etc., or the "internal dampness" caused by drinking, excessive raw or cold drinks, or diseases, it will cause the human body's viscera, meridians, and yin and yang to be imbalanced, and the movement and transformation of qi, blood, and body fluids will be disordered, and it is easy to form Phlegm-damp constitution.Too much water or poor inflow and outflow, uneven distribution, abnormal accumulation in the human body, coupled with the torment of yang qi, the liquid is refined into phlegm, which becomes filthy.And phlegm-dampness can easily cause metabolic disorders, block the meridians, hinder the circulation of Qi and blood, lead to blood stasis, Qi deficiency, etc., and further hinder the operation of body fluid, thus forming a vicious circle, so we often see fat people around us growing longer and getting fatter. fat.

Phlegm dampness is the dirty substance in the human body, which can flow around and cause many diseases. Therefore, Chinese medicine says that "all diseases are caused by phlegm" and "stubborn phlegm produces strange diseases". For example, lumbago, dizziness, simple obesity, etc. are mostly caused by phlegm. Wet triggers.To get rid of phlegm dampness and change the physique, we must start with regulating the spleen and stomach.

Regulate the spleen and stomach to make the body more symmetrical

The key to the beauty of obese people is Wenyang Huayin.

The water in the human body should be running water with smooth circulation, but the upper reaches of this river are managed by the lungs, the middle reaches are managed by the spleen, and the lower reaches are managed by the kidneys. Only with the cooperation of the three organs can the river flow smoothly and the water metabolism be unimpeded.Among them, the most critical water conservancy hub is the spleen. "The spleen is the source of phlegm, and spleen deficiency can easily cause phlegm dampness." Once the spleen is passive and slows down, the essence of water and grain will accumulate in the body in the form of phlegm drinking water and dampness, and the spleen governs the muscles. , Control the limbs, spleen deficiency, phlegm dampness will easily overflow the muscles and limbs, so beauties with phlegm dampness who are prone to gain weight should focus on taking good care of their spleen.

The spleen and stomach have the effect of raising clearness and lowering turbidity, so nourishing the spleen needs to be combined with nourishing the stomach. Therefore, it is advisable to eat seven to eight percent full in the usual diet, otherwise it will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach.In addition, proper exercise can also protect the spleen and nourish the spleen. Walking can nourish the spleen and strengthen the stomach, increase appetite, and unblock Qi and blood.Massaging the abdomen regularly is also a good way to nourish the spleen, which can promote the transportation of the spleen and stomach and the absorption of nutrients. The method is to lie on the bed on the back, center the navel, and massage dozens of times with the palm of the hand in a clockwise direction.

(Second Section) Eating to be beautiful, weight loss and body shaping need classification theory
Weight loss has always been the tireless pursuit of modern women.Weight loss regardless of body type can only make those who should be thinner not thinner, and those who should be plumper not plump up, and even after losing weight, you still can't see the curve of your body.Therefore, if you want to sculpt your body into a curvaceous figure, you must carry out targeted diet adjustments according to your obesity type in order to achieve a satisfactory weight loss effect.

Diet and Nursing for Obesity with Stomach Heat and Phlegm and Stasis
Stomach heat type obesity, that is, "spleen and stomach are prosperous, and you can eat and become fat." From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, stomach heat (that is, stomach fire) is mostly caused by evil heat invading the stomach; Or due to stagnation of phlegm dampness, food accumulation, etc., heat and fire, if there is a fire in the body, the more you eat ice, the thirstier you will be.Usually easy to dry mouth, but also easy to feel hungry.The key for this type of obese people to lose weight is to clear away heat, only in this way can the body's metabolic function return to normal.Using medicinal materials that are colder and can clear away heat, such as chrysanthemum, hawthorn, etc., can improve obesity.

In fact, this kind of obese people will lose weight more obviously after losing weight because they are more evenly fat, and it is not easy to rebound. The key is to pay attention to conditioning and persistence, so you must have confidence.You must pay attention to eating less in the diet, and you can add more cold foods such as vegetables, melons and fruits.Food can choose cabbage, cabbage, celery, lettuce, bamboo shoots, water shield, lotus root, bitter gourd, purslane, Malan grass, water chestnuts, duck pear and so on.In addition, it is also possible to suppress appetite and reduce the source of calorie intake by massaging Shenmen point (Shenmen point is located on the wrist, on the inner side of the palm of the wrist joint, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, just feel sore when pressed).

Slimming medicinal diet suitable for obesity with stomach heat, phlegm and stasis. Soak jujube meat, almonds and atractylodes in water and take:
Fairy luck

[Materials] 12 grams each of atractylodes atractylodes and almonds, 10 grams of jujube meat, 6 grams each of dried ginger and licorice yellow, and 3 grams of white salt.

[Production] Decoct the medicine and drink it.Female friends who don't like the taste of traditional Chinese medicine can use red long drink to achieve the effect of regulating spleen deficiency and damp accumulation.

efficacy
This is a traditional Chinese medicine formula that regulates spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, eliminates stomach discomfort, and internal stagnation of phlegm and dampness, so as to achieve weight loss and light body in children.

Deliberate dieting is not a good way to lose weight!Our daily food intake is very important. We advocate proper dieting, eating meals on a regular basis, and especially don't eat at night.Nowadays, many young people are very busy with work, have irregular lives, eat dinner too late, and it is difficult to consume calories, which is also one of the main reasons for obesity.

Tochu Tea

[Materials] Eucommia 3 grams.

【Production】Put Eucommia ulmoides into the cup, pour boiling water on it, cover it for 3 minutes and open the lid, it will be a cup of delicious drink with sweet taste.It should be drunk after cooling in summer.When falling asleep, it is advisable to drink more.

efficacy
It can promote the metabolic function well, consume excess energy in the body, and eliminate accumulated fat in the body.Not exercising and not changing your diet can also effectively prevent obesity and obesity.

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Diet and Nursing Care for Obesity with Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Resistance
It is often said that the physique of "drinking water will make you fat" is the "spleen deficiency and dampness type obesity" in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.This type of obese people is prone to diarrhea and has poor absorption capacity. Diarrhea loses nutrients, and it is difficult to eliminate harmful substances in the body.There are tooth marks on the tongue coating, which is a sign of spleen deficiency. When losing weight, you should choose some foods that invigorate the spleen and remove dampness according to the situation, such as Astragalus, Poria, etc., which can strengthen the function of the spleen: barley and red beans can help water discharge.

On the other hand, for this type of obesity, you can lose weight by regulating qi and blood and using the method of invigorating the spleen and removing dampness.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that fat people are more damp. When there is too much water in the body, the limbs will feel heavy and the body will appear bloated.In this way, we have to regulate the movement of Qi and blood, so that these excess water and dross can be excreted from the body, so as to achieve the effect of slimming the body.

Slimming Medicinal Diet Suitable for Obesity with Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Resistance
Chrysanthemum Poria Tea

[Materials] 15 grams of white poria cocos, 12 grams of white chrysanthemum.

【Production】Put the chrysanthemum in boiling water and cook for about 30 minutes, then filter out the chrysanthemum dregs.Then wash the fresh duck meat (with bones) purchased from the market, put it into the boiled chrysanthemum water, add white poria cocos, boil together, and cook on low heat for about 1 hour.If you live on a low floor and the humidity is heavy, you can also add barley to cook the soup together.This soup is better when you drink it on an empty stomach around 4 o'clock in the afternoon!

efficacy
Chrysanthemum Poria cocos tea can invigorate dampness and eliminate constipation.Suitable for spleen deficiency and dampness type obesity.

Yuzhi Xulao Wan
[Materials] 15 grams each of Aracea and dried ginger, 30 grams each of pinellia, alum (too much harmful if eaten too much), rhubarb, and 45 grams of Cortex Phellodendri.

【Production】Wash the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine,

Dry it in the sun, grind it into powder, and put it in the refrigerator to keep fresh.Every time you want to use it, you can take out a spoonful of medicinal powder, add honey to make honey water and take it, which not only detoxifies and nourishes the body, but also achieves the effect of losing weight.

efficacy
Resolving phlegm and guiding stagnation, digestion and weight loss, slowing down aging.It is suitable for obese people with spleen deficiency and dampness, and those with spleen deficiency and phlegm dampness.

Dietary Nursing for Obesity with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
The "Huangdi Neijing" says that "the combination of the two emptiness is to restrain the form".It is said that when the kidney and spleen are deficient, the stomach will become enlarged, resulting in puffiness.For this type of female obesity, it usually occurs after menopause and after the age of 50.At this time, the human body is prone to liver and kidney deficiency, the body function declines, and the viscera function will also weaken. In addition, the hormones decrease, the metabolism slows down, and the work of losing weight becomes more difficult.As they grow older, some of them will have puffiness, but the weight is not necessarily heavy, it just looks bloated.The main bloated parts are in the abdomen, waist and buttocks.

The main point of weight loss for this type of obese people is to nourish the liver and kidney. If you want to take medicine to regulate it, you can choose to take Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Polygonum multiflorum, Nuzhenzi and other traditional Chinese medicines.In addition, the liver governs the tendons and the kidney governs the bones. If the function of the liver and kidney declines, osteoporosis or joint pain will occur. You can add a little black sesame to your diet to nourish the liver and kidney.For breakfast, you can eat sesame powder or walnut powder soaked in milk.In addition, black beans and soybeans also have the effect of strengthening the spleen, and can be cooked into rice as a nutritious breakfast.The tortoise paste that invigorates the spleen and kidney or the tea made from wolfberry fruit can also be used as snacks.

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