How to Prevent Simple Obesity
Author: Dr. Lee
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Time: 2010/11/18 17:27:08
Simple obesity refers to accumulation of fat inside the body due to excessive intake of calorie. According to modern medical science, dysfunction of the nervous and endocrine systems can cause decrease in the ability of regulating human activity and metabolism of food. Besides, some inherited factors can also cause incidence of simple obesity. According to the theory of TCM, crapulence,excessive intake of rich or sweet food, improper balance between activity and rest may all cause disorders in the digestive functions of the spleen and the stomach. After a long period of time, dampness and phlegm will accumulate inside the body, and simple obesity will develop.
MAIN POINTS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Common symptoms in clinic are the weight of the patient 20% more than that of the normal weight (the normal weight of male(cm) = height- 105, the female one (cm) = height- 110), overstaffed body, marked accumulation of fat in the abdomen and haunch, accompanied by lassitude, dyspnea, dizziness, and constipation
Prevention is very important in avoiding incidence of simple obesity. On one hand, one can start from his diet, and avoids taking excessive calorie from foods. On the other hand, one can do proper exercises in daily life. For those who has the problem of obesity, besides tuina therapy, they are suggested to do some self-tuina exercises actively, such as rubbing the stomach and abdomen, scrubbing the lumbosacral region, pushing the upper limbs,grasping the lower limbs, grasping the lumbar muscles, rubbing the lower abdomen, pinching the three lines,grasping Hegu, pressing Zusanli as well as practicing some Shaolinneigong.
