How can people with Qi deficiency lose weight

People with Qi deficiency need to combine strengthening the spleen and nourishing qi with moderate exercise to lose weight, mainly through dietary regulation, moderate exercise, and regular sleep patterns.

1. Dietary regulation

People with qi deficiency need to pay attention to dietary regulation that strengthens the spleen and nourishes qi when losing weight. You can choose easily digestible foods such as yam, red dates, and millet to help nourish your temperament. Moderate intake of protein such as chicken and fish, combined with medicinal and edible ingredients such as tangerine peel and Poria cocos to promote digestion. Avoiding raw, cold, and greasy foods can increase the burden on the spleen and stomach. It is advisable to be 70% full with each meal, and having small and multiple meals is more in line with the characteristics of qi deficiency constitution.

2. Moderate exercise

It is recommended to choose soft and low-intensity exercises such as Baduanjin and Tai Chi, 3-5 times a week, with 20-30 minutes per session. When exercising, pay attention to gradual progress and avoid vigorous exercise that can damage one's vitality. Drink an appropriate amount of Huangqi water before and after exercise to supplement strength. If there is obvious shortness of breath during exercise, rest immediately.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

Classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and Si Jun Zi Tang can be used under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Buzhong Yiqi Pill and Shenling Baizhu Powder can be selected as patent medicines. During the medication period, it is necessary to avoid consuming foods that can break the qi such as radish and strong tea, and continue to adjust for 2-3 months to observe the effect.

4. Regular sleep schedule

Ensure sufficient sleep. It is recommended to fall asleep at midnight to nourish yin and lie down quietly to nourish yang. You can take a 30 minute nap at noon to recover your energy. Avoid staying up late and damaging the qi of the five organs, and reduce excessive thinking and spleen damage. Maintaining emotional stability, both happiness and sadness can deplete one's positive energy.

5. Acupoint Health

Rubbing the Zusanli acupoint for 3-5 minutes daily can invigorate the spleen and stomach, while moxibustion at the Qihai acupoint for 10-15 minutes can warm and replenish vitality. Massage the abdomen clockwise 100 times in conjunction with the massage technique to promote the function of spleen and stomach circulation. These traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods require long-term persistence to be effective.

For weight loss due to Qi deficiency constitution, attention should be paid to avoiding excessive dieting and vigorous exercise. The recommended weight loss rate is 2-3 pounds per month. In daily life, you can use soup and dietary therapy such as Five Finger Peach and Codonopsis pilosula, and bask in the sun appropriately to supplement yang energy. If there are obvious symptoms such as fatigue and palpitations during weight loss, medical attention should be sought in a timely manner. If necessary, traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods such as moxibustion and plaster can be used to assist in regulation. Maintaining a happy mood is particularly important for weight loss due to qi deficiency constitution.