How to lose weight with phlegm dampness constitution and what are the good methods

The weight loss of phlegm dampness constitution can be improved by adjusting diet, moderate exercise, regulating traditional Chinese medicine, acupressure massage, and regular sleep. Phlegm dampness constitution is often related to dysfunction of spleen and stomach function, often manifested as symptoms such as obesity, limb fatigue, and thick and greasy tongue coating.

1. Adjust diet

People with phlegm dampness constitution should reduce their intake of high sugar and high-fat foods, and avoid raw, cold, sticky foods that worsen dampness. It is recommended to choose water permeable ingredients such as coix seed, adzuki beans, winter melon, etc. The cooking methods are mainly steaming and stewing. Three meals a day should be scheduled and quantified to avoid overeating and damaging spleen and stomach function.

2. Moderate exercise

Choose Ba Duan Jin, Tai Chi isothermal exercise, and exercise to help the qi function run, or engage in aerobic exercises such as brisk walking and swimming to promote metabolism. The appropriate intensity of exercise is slight sweating to avoid excessive sweating, which can cause gas and fluid damage. It is recommended to persist 4-5 times a week, with each session lasting 30-40 minutes.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment [SEP]: Under the guidance of a doctor, spleen strengthening and dampness dispelling formulas such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San and Er Chen Tang can be used. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Xiangsha Liujun Pills and Pingwei Tablets can also help to improve the symptoms of phlegm dampness. It is necessary to use medication according to specific symptoms and avoid long-term self medication of a single drug.

4. Acupoint massage

Press the spleen strengthening and dampness dispelling acupoints such as Zusanli, Fenglong, and Yinlingquan every day for 3-5 minutes at each acupoint. Combining moxibustion with acupoints such as Zhongwan and Guanyuan yields better results. Before massage, ginger essential oil can be applied to enhance the warming effect, and attention should be paid to avoiding operations within 1 hour after meals.

5. Regular sleep schedule

Ensure to fall asleep before 23:00 every day to avoid staying up late and affecting liver and gallbladder drainage function. In the morning, you can drink warm ginger water on an empty stomach to invigorate your yang energy, and take a nap at noon for no more than 30 minutes. Keep the residence dry and ventilated, and use a dehumidifier to adjust the environment when the humidity is high.

Losing weight with phlegm dampness constitution should be done gradually, as rapid weight loss in the short term may damage the positive energy. It is recommended to lose no more than 5% of body weight per month and regularly monitor tongue changes. Avoid excessive reliance on extreme methods such as diuretics or laxatives. If there are obvious symptoms such as bitter mouth and constipation, seek medical attention promptly and adjust the plan. Daily consumption of tangerine peel and hawthorn tea can assist digestion, but it is important to note that those with a cold constitution should reduce the amount of hawthorn used.