Overweight
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About Overweight
The Body Mass Index states that the average healthy rating is around 24, obesity is 25 to 30 and gross obesity is over 30. Prevalence of obesity varies with culture and social class and is high in the UK - 35 per cent in men and greater in women (one third of all GP's patients are overweight). Obesity has serious consequences and associated disorders include stroke, arthritis, hypertension, respiratory failure and coronary heart disease.
Chinese Medicine View
In Chinese medicine, normal weight depends mainly on the Spleen and Stomach, the organs responsible for transport/absorption of food and its transformation into energy. A range of factors, such as unbalanced diet, irregular meal times, lack of exercise and unstable emotions will lead to Spleen and Stomach failing to process food properly and transport the energy to various parts of the body, causing an excess of Damp and Phlegm which manifest as obesity and excess weight.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Chinese medicine offers a range of treatments for obesity using herbs and acupuncture which can regulate endocrine function, control appetite, reduce blood cholesterol level and slow down the movements of intestines.
The length of a Chinese medicine course depends on the severity and duration of the symptoms as well as on the patient�s response. The minimum period normally is between 4-8 weeks.
Lifestyle Advice
Too much sweet food, milk produce and beer (for example) create Dampness. Long-term stress, which affects the Liver, will weaken the Spleen and damage its function. Chinese medicine views the body as an inter-related network and treatment aims to restore an overall balance rather than simply concentrating on diet and exercise. In Chinese medicine, diet is more about eating the right food and less about reducing the amount of food intake. Chinese medicine believes it is possible to enjoy food and to have a normal weight. We stock many books on healthy eating, please do not hesitate to ask either the doctor or a member of staff should you need any advice on choosing the right book(s). Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises, which are taught at AcuMedic clinics, also have beneficial effects on obesity.
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Case History
"I lost 10 kg within 3 weeks since I started the treatment in Chinese Acupuncture with Dr. Qi who is a specialist in cosmetic treatment at AcuMedic Medical Centre based in London. There are no any side effects on the treatment, I just lost weight naturally. Before, I have swollen ankles, now the pain is gone. Besides, before the treatment, I always feel hungry, and just grab things to eat. I tried different types of diets, but I gave up quite quickly because I felt hungry easily with those diets. After the acupuncture section, I felt less hungry. Therefore, I could control what I eat more easily. As the doctor suggested, I try to eat more fish, white meat, fruit, and vegetable, try to avoid sugar, rice and pasta. Dr. Qi did some needles on my ears, which I have never tried before. It's quite a good experience, amazing and successful!"
