As a classic work of ancient Chinese medicine, the “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” contains rich wisdom on health preservation, including methods for weight loss.
1. Control Diet:
· Moderate diet to maintain balance in Qi and blood. This means controlling the amount of food intake and avoiding overeating. Especially reduce intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods such as fried foods and sweets.
· Increase intake of foods rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins, such as vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and fish. These foods help meet the body’s nutritional needs while reducing fat accumulation.
2. Drink Plenty of Water:
· Water can clear heat, detoxify, and promote bowel movement. Drinking plenty of water helps boost the body’s metabolism, eliminate excess waste and toxins, thus aiding weight loss.
3. Regular Exercise:
· Exercise is an important means of weight loss. The “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” mentions “those who move do not fall ill,” emphasizing the importance of exercise for health. Choose suitable forms of exercise like walking, running, yoga, etc., and maintain a certain amount of exercise daily to enhance metabolism and burn excess fat.
4. Adjust Sleep and Emotions:
· Maintain good sleep habits as sufficient sleep aids in body recovery and metabolism.
Emotional stability is also crucial for weight loss. The “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” highlights the close relationship between emotions and health, so it’s important to learn to manage emotions and avoid excessive stress.
5. Chinese Massage and Diet Therapy:
· Learn some traditional Chinese massage techniques such as kneading the excess flesh on the back of the thighs, rubbing the front of the thighs, to promote local blood circulation and fat metabolism.
· Combine diet therapy with recipes like leek and tofu soup, celery stir-fried with wood ear fungus for vegetable dishes, and apple boiled with eggs, lemon honey water for fruit dishes, which help in weight loss and provide necessary nutrition.
In conclusion, following the “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” for weight loss requires adjustments in diet, exercise, sleep, emotions, and more to achieve healthy weight loss. Since everyone’s constitution and situation are different, it’s advisable to tailor a suitable plan based on individual circumstances and seek guidance from professional doctors or traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.
