Ginette eats more than her husband, and yet she is fine like everything!
Ginette eats more than her husband and yet she is fine like everything! She is menopausal and she does little sport. Conversely, her sister Martine takes 500 grams as soon as she looks at a cake. They are only two years apart, the same parents, so why this frustrating and even depressing difference for Martine?
How lucky those who can eat whatever they want, without gaining weight. To the other extreme are the people who seem to fat, no matter how much they eat.
What are the causes of overweight? And why these inequalities in the face of weight gain?
The therapists of the Biomed MTC clinic bring you the point of view of Chinese medicine, forged on millions of patients, as well as their own experience as a practitioner.
Many patients consult our clinic to lose weight, one of our specialties. The results are very fast, durable and without “yoyo” effect of taking and loss and new weight gain. Traditional Chinese medicine is a natural non -invasive or intensive method: it does not weaken health but on the contrary it strengthens it.
Is there a “weight of health”? Or a “normal” weight?
A healthy weight, or normal weight, means that your body mass index is in a weight range which is not associated with an increased risk of healthy diseases and health problems.This indicator is called BMI (body mass index).
Body mass index
The body mass index is determined by size and weight.The BMI does not measure body fat, but it is often correlated: a higher BMI tends to indicate higher body fat, and vice-and-versa.
- Weight insufficiency means a BMI less than 18.5
- Healthy or normal weight means a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
- Overweight means a BMI between 25 and 29.9
- Obesity is a BMI greater than 30
The BMI is the weight divided by the square size (BMI = weight/size²), the size being expressed in meters. For example, a weight of 80 kg for one meter sixty corresponds to a BMI of 80/1.6²
80/1.6 × 1.6 = 80/2.56 = 31.2 This person is considered in obesity.
BMI remains an indicator. The most important thing is the feeling of the person. Some are dynamic and happy overweight, others need to lose two pounds while already being “fine”.
Weight is probably the most important health prevention measure
It is useful to discuss the ideal weight with your therapist. Reasonable weight loss is generally beneficial:The body consumes less energy to wear less load, and the person feels more dynamic.
General health indicators (such as cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, pain, skin problems, etc.) are improved with weight loss. Weight is probably the most important health prevention measure.
How does weight loss work?
The scientific point of view
The weight depends on the amount of energy ingested (the calories contained in food and drinks) and the amount of energy that the body uses (burns). It may seem simple:
- If the amount of calories you consume is equal to the amount of energy consumed by your body, your weight remains stable.
- If you eat more calories you use,You gain weight. Additional (or surplus) energy is converted into fat and stored in your body.
- If you eat fewer calories you use,You lose weight. Your body must draw from its fat reserves to obtain the additional energy it needs.
To lose weight, it is therefore necessary a calorie deficit which can be reached by eating less and doing more physical activity (the burning physical activity of calories).
Caloric deficit: an obsolete explanation
Many studies show that the logic of the calorie deficit is obsolete because all calories are not created in the same way, and the way the body treats calories can vary considerably from person to person.
The main factors that affect how our body manages calories are intestinal microbiota, body metabolism and type of diet.
In other words, successful weight loss depends on the quality of food, regular (and vigorous) physical activity, the quality of sleep and the level of stress.
The point of view of traditional Chinese medicine
In Chinese medicine, weight gain and overweight are associated with a deficiency in the digestive organs such as the spleen and the stomach as well as a decrease in the function of Yang Qi (Yang energy).
Yang represents heat, movement and function by which liquids and foods are transformed into usable energy. When this function declines, there will be accumulation of humidity, mucus and toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. Excessive humidity slows down metabolism and circulation in meridians and organs, so the body will slowly lose its ability to eliminate residual materials.
A weak center (spleen and stomach) will in turn lead to constipation or soft stool, bloating, cramps, gas, acid reflux, headache, sleep problems and mood changes.
Why is Chinese medicine effective in losing weight?
One of the reasons for the effectiveness of Chinese medicine for weight loss is its global approach that takes into account the body and the mind, with concrete solutions such as acupuncture, phytotherapy, food, herbal teas, Tuina massage, Qigong physical activity.These therapies are supported by contemporary science and millions of patients satisfied for thousands of years. The therapists of the Biomed MTC clinic highlight some explanations for each of these therapeutic practices.
Acupuncture
AcupunctureImproves digestive functions and treats symptoms such as bloating, constipation, abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal problems that can slow metabolism and keep you in a sedentary life. Acupuncture can reduce and eliminate inflammation of the intestines and eliminate toxins from the intestines mucosa.
The body has an incredible ability to harmonize.The acupuncture needle, as fine as it is, serves as an external benchmark on which the body can calibrate. The tensions present in the intestines, the stomach or the liver disrupt digestion and slow down metabolism, and therefore weight loss.
All acupuncture points on the head prevent thinking of food too much,And it's a considerable help to lose weight. The treatment aims to burn less energy with the head and more with the body. Rate-estomac meridians are accessible on the legs and are systematically part of a session to boost the organs.
AcupunctureFor weight loss has an indirect, but powerful effect:It acts on the regulation of appetite. It also makes it possible to strengthen the body against external factors that make are causes of weight gain and disruption of the inner balance of the body: stress, anxieties, hormonal disruption.
Phytotherapy
Phytotherapyacts directly on the digestive system and the kidneys. It is one of the most powerful ways to stimulate intestinal transit and eliminate any excessive water retention.Having preventing your body from storing an excess water is a quick way to lose weight and help maintain an ideal weight.
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The diet
Diet is a very important aspect for weight loss: some foods are to be avoided and others are to be introduced into your daily life.Biomed MTC patients receive personalized dietetic advice, a list of specific foods to consume or avoid, as well as many tasty recipes that promote weight loss and strengthen health.
The calorie deficit should not necessarily be drastic. However, certain foods such as slow sugars (rice, pasta, quinoa, lenses, etc.) and starchy foods (potato, sweet potato, etc.) bring energy over a period of long time (five-six hours). If a person consumes rice with his vegetables at noon, the body has everything he needs to work until evening ... He will not draw on his reserves.
In general, raw and cold foods are avoided because they lower the temperature and slow down metabolism.The Biomed MTC therapist will advise you on how to eat during the weight loss treatment period.
Our homemade herbal teas
Often people are exhausted to try to lose weight, by many methods and without achieving it. Weight loss is successful when the person comes out invigorated from this process.Biomed MTC herbal teasbring a lot of energy to the organs for their proper functioning.
Among the obese, the spleen that takes care of moving liquids in the body no longer works. Organic liquids, which are normal liquids when in motion, agglomerate and form the adipose mass (fat). The intestines that have undergone bad eating habits for years have become lazy and only express part of the waste. The liver, too tense by stress and emotions, will attack the spleen and weaken it even more.
Plants and herbal teas will streamline relationships between organs to obtain better digestive comfort.
TUI-NA massage
TUI-NA therapeutic massageAnd other techniques such as shiatsu or cranio-sacral therapy act on the nervous system, strengthening the parasympathetic activity which has proven to be crucial in weight loss.
The comfort or reward circuit by food is a road so engraved in the brain that as soon as an emotion disturbs the patient, it returns to food to “avoid suffering”. The massage by its action on the nervous system prevents these drawbacks. A body that remains relaxed during weight loss will take new healthy landmarks, which it will keep later. It is the best guarantee to keep a stable weight after weight loss:The mind must be calm and the body powerful.
Qi-Gong to lose weight
Qi-Gongis a Chinese, slow and relaxed energy exercise. It brings calm and energy.Some movements are real organ massages. It is a millennial tradition that has proven itself. It allows the person who has just lost weight to remain balanced and relaxed in all circumstances.
Weight loss concerns more journey than the destination
Weight loss concerns travel more than the destination. If we cannot take pleasure in browsing the path (the means) which brings us to the destination (the objective), the trip promises to be long and strewn with pitfalls.
Health depends more on the state of mind and the adaptability of daily habits than something else.
By progressing on this path of health, you will encounter a new you full of vitality, energy and life that is ready to embrace all the magic that surrounds it.
Weight loss is a renewal process that must always be greeted. It is necessary to have courage, will, character to question yourself and want to change. Biomed MTC therapists serve as milestones, tutors while you take control of your life.
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