The arch-nemesis of weight loss: dampness
Some people gain weight even when drinking water; this is known as "damp-phlegm obesity."
Some people eat too much the day before, and when they wake up the next morning, they look noticeably fatter; this is damp-phlegm obesity.
Some people try to lose weight by not eating, but their weight actually increases; this is also damp-phlegm obesity.
Damp-phlegm obesity, also known as phlegm-damp type superficial obesity, is primarily caused by spleen deficiency leading to excessive dampness in the body. Because the dampness in the body has not been removed, water accumulates, leading to edema. The "Huangdi Neijing - Suwen" (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - Simple Questions) once recorded, "All dampness and swelling are attributed to the spleen." Spleen deficiency generates dampness, so to address dampness fundamentally, strengthening the spleen is important. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, meaning it acts like the body's logistical transport system. Imagine if the conveyor belt slows down, goods would accumulate, just like the body's water and nutrients.
Excessive dampness in the body can also affect sleep, making people feel heavy, constantly fatigued throughout the day, prone to oily faces, and having sticky stools. To strengthen the spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, and resolve phlegm, you can use one corner of dried tangerine peel and 5 grams of Poria. After thoroughly washing the dried tangerine peel and Poria, add hot water and steep for 10 minutes before drinking.
Dried tangerine peel has a pungent taste, is warm in nature, and enters the lung and spleen meridians. It can regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, resolve dampness, and transform phlegm. Poria has a sweet taste, is neutral in nature, and enters the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians. It can promote diuresis and excrete dampness, strengthen the spleen and calm the mind, and nourish the spleen and benefit the heart.
If you want to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness while also achieving a slimming effect, you can add two pieces of hawthorn, one dried plum, and one teaspoon of barley to steep in your tea.
Strengthening the spleen helps with the body's transportation and transformation, removes dampness, and reduces swelling. Then, specifically targeting fat reduction and weight loss will naturally lead to a body free of dampness and lightness.
Some people eat too much the day before, and when they wake up the next morning, they look noticeably fatter; this is damp-phlegm obesity.
Some people try to lose weight by not eating, but their weight actually increases; this is also damp-phlegm obesity.
Damp-phlegm obesity, also known as phlegm-damp type superficial obesity, is primarily caused by spleen deficiency leading to excessive dampness in the body. Because the dampness in the body has not been removed, water accumulates, leading to edema. The "Huangdi Neijing - Suwen" (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - Simple Questions) once recorded, "All dampness and swelling are attributed to the spleen." Spleen deficiency generates dampness, so to address dampness fundamentally, strengthening the spleen is important. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, meaning it acts like the body's logistical transport system. Imagine if the conveyor belt slows down, goods would accumulate, just like the body's water and nutrients.
Excessive dampness in the body can also affect sleep, making people feel heavy, constantly fatigued throughout the day, prone to oily faces, and having sticky stools. To strengthen the spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, and resolve phlegm, you can use one corner of dried tangerine peel and 5 grams of Poria. After thoroughly washing the dried tangerine peel and Poria, add hot water and steep for 10 minutes before drinking.
Dried tangerine peel has a pungent taste, is warm in nature, and enters the lung and spleen meridians. It can regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, resolve dampness, and transform phlegm. Poria has a sweet taste, is neutral in nature, and enters the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians. It can promote diuresis and excrete dampness, strengthen the spleen and calm the mind, and nourish the spleen and benefit the heart.
If you want to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness while also achieving a slimming effect, you can add two pieces of hawthorn, one dried plum, and one teaspoon of barley to steep in your tea.
Strengthening the spleen helps with the body's transportation and transformation, removes dampness, and reduces swelling. Then, specifically targeting fat reduction and weight loss will naturally lead to a body free of dampness and lightness.