Weight Loss Made Easy with TCM

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How do we reduce abdominal fat that is metabolically inflammatory? Let’s seek the wisdom in TCM. The Belt Meridian is considered both Yin and Yang meridian, as the front part that wraps around the waist is considered Yin, and the Belt Meridian wraps around the back, connecting to the front section is considered Yang. This meridian is vitally important for allowing a smooth flow of energy between the upper and lower body parts, which is essential for supporting detoxification and metabolism because it is around your gut area. The belt Meridian spreads all across the waist. It starts at the level of the third lumbar vertebrae, then circles the front of the body between the pubic bone and the navel.

Drumming the spots on your waistline on both sides of the belt meridian with your fists regularly can:

Reduce waistline
Improve digestion and prevent constipation
Enhance detoxification and promote bile flow
Improve energy and blood circulation in the body

Another way to shrink the waistline is to massage your ears. There are three important spots for weight management.

Constipation spot: It is in the middle of the inner ear. Massaging this acupressure point can reduce bloating, improve digestion, and reduce belly fat.

Stomach spot: It is in the lower part of the ear helix and about one-third of the ear triangle. Stimulating this acupressure point can reduce abdominal pain, promote gut motility, and reduce constipation.

Hunger spot: It is at the midpoint of the outer side of the tragus. Massaging this acupressure point can help control your appetite and reduce food cravings.

For the best result, you can massage these points with your fingers on both ears in a pressing and releasing motion, preferably 2-3 times a day and 30 times each time, and increase times based on the individual’s needs.

Tianshu acupoint is in the stomach meridian, and it is one of the most often used acupressure points for digestive problems. It is also used for regulating menstruation-related issues. It is located 2 cun lateral to the center of your belly button, which is 3-finger width from your belly button horizontally. You can drum this point on both sides of your belly button with your fists regularly to enhance your digestion and boost your metabolism.

Daheng acupoint is in the spleen meridian, and it is often used to treat chronic gastritis, abdominal distension, diarrhea, or constipation. It is located in the middle of the abdomen, 4 cun (the width of your palm, including your thumb) lateral to the center of your belly button. Stimulating this point can:

Enhance digestion.
Relieve constipation/diarrhea.
Reduce abdominal pain.
Shrink the waistline.

How to do it? Form fists with both of your hands and gently drum this spot for about 5 minutes on both sides of the belly button in the morning on an empty stomach after you drink a glass of water. It can relieve constipation effectively. It can relieve constipation effectively.
Did you know that the shape of your belly button spells your digestive health? You can check my previous blog for more details on this. According to TCM, the Zero Point in your body is just below your belly button, it is called “Dantian”, which means the cradle of energy and the source of life force. “Dantian” is a very important acupoint in TCM, which is called the “Sea of the Chi (energy)”, and it holds tremendous healing power.

The location of the “Sea of the Chi” is 1.5 cun (two-finger width) below your belly button.

Massaging this point regularly can:

Boost your gut health.
Enhance your immunity.
Improve your energy levels.
Regulate bowel functions
Strengthen your digestive system.
Reduce waistline.

As we all know, sound sleep is critical for weight loss because the liver detox is peaking at night. Based on TCM, a restful sleep can help shed weight with grace and ease. Let’s talk about a few simple tips to boost your sleep quality.

Anmian Acupoint – A Magical Spot for A Restful Sleep

How to locate this sleep acupoint?
Press your little finger against the earlobe, and put your five fingers together; the Sleep Acupoint is where your middle finger presses. It is in the hairline on the edge of the occipital bone.

Massaging this point on both sides behind your ear can:

Relieve insomnia and improve sleep quality.
Reduce high blood pressure.
Relieve headaches and dizziness.

You can use the middle fingers to massage both sides for a few minutes before you go to bed to aid sleep.

Shenmen is another magical acupoint for a peaceful sleep. It is in the heart meridian and located in the depression radial to the proximal border of the pisiform bone on the palmar wrist crease.

Massaging this spot on both hands regularly can:

Calm the mind and improve insomnia.
Relieve angina, chest pain, and heart palpitations.
Reduce heartburn and acid reflux.
Relieve indigestion and constipation.
Reduce stress and anxiety.
Prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Relieve motion sickness.

Sleep quality is much addressed in TCM because it is the best free remedy for many health challenges. Let’s take a look at another one, which is called Yongquan. Since the kidney meridian governs our longevity. As the source point in the kidney meridian, Yongquan acupoint can help calm the mind and spirit; it also helps relieve menopause symptoms and aging-related issues such as memory loss, ear ringing, and polyuria at night.

Here are some amazing health benefits of massaging the Yongquan acupoint regularly, especially in the evening between 7 pm to 9 pm when the energy in your body is peaking in the kidney meridian.

Here are more tips to improve your sleep quality from TCM.

I also addressed the amazing health benefits of a footbath in one of my videos on YouTube, based on the holographic imprint, the part reflects the whole; this is why reflexology works for health improvement. A foot bath can bring you a restful sleep. Here are some amazing health benefits of foot bathing:

Relieves insomnia and improves sleep quality.
Improves circulation and reduces varicose veins.
Relieves arthritis and joint pains
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Improves energy and reduces fatigue.
Detoxifies the body and reduces pedal edema.

Here are a few simple recipes for a footbath:
1. Foot bath with sea salt: Reduces pedal edema and detoxifies the body.
2. Foot bath with ginger: Reduces high blood pressure and relieves arthritis.
3. Foot bath with apple cider vinegar: Improves sleep quality and reduces stress.

If you want to try ginger, you should grate the ginger first and put it in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure the water is very warm and covers your ankles to maximize the benefits.

Signs of lymphatic congestion include insomnia, weight gain, chronic sinus issues, allergies, skin issues, swelling, and cellulite. The lymphatic system influences all parts of the body because they all need cleaning from toxins and waste, and nourishment with oxygen and nutrients. An efficient lymphatic system is very important for weight loss, detoxification, and reducing inflammation.

Cupping is an ancient technique from TCM to boost circulation and promote detox.

Amazing Health Benefits of Cupping Include:

Provides fast and immediate relief from muscle pains, swellings, and other pains.
Improves blood circulation and promotes the energy flow in the body.
Eases menstrual pain, cold feet, hands, and headaches.
Increases circulation and balances energy flow in the body.
Enhances immune function.
Helps restore a healthy digestive system.
Promotes gut health and helps regulate bowel functions.
Enhances and speeds up the detoxification process in the body.
Treats respiratory conditions such as flu, common cold, asthma, and bronchitis.

Gua sha (or skin scraping) is an ancient Chinese technique that involves using a tool and essential oils to massage your neck, shoulder, and back with certain motions and pressure. Not only does this promote lymphatic drainage and promote weight loss, but it also helps reduce pain, promote blood circulation and detoxification, and rejuvenate the skin.

In nature, the roots of plants grow in the soil. The big toe, located at the bottom of the human body, is in direct contact with the earth, which has a “root” nature. Your big toes play an important role in supporting your weight and balancing your physical body.

There are two source points on your big toe on both sides. One is connected to the spleen meridian, and another one is connected to the liver meridian. Yinbai acupoint is in the spleen meridian; it is on the outside of the end of the big toe, about 0.1 cun from the angle of the nail. Dadun acupoint is in the liver meridian; it is located on the inner end of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the angle of the nail. Massaging your big toe can provide many health benefits as follows:

Enhances digestion: Yinbai acupoint in the spleen meridian can help strengthen digestion and boost immunity.
Improves sleep quality: Dadun acupoint in the liver meridian can help strengthen the liver’s detoxification capacity at night. Both acupoints can help relieve insomnia and improve sleep quality.
Regulates menstrual cycles for women.
The best time to massage your big toe is in the morning, between 9 am to 11 am, because the energy is peaking in your spleen meridian. Consistency is the key.

A simple technique to enhance your liver detox with essential oils. You can choose the following essential oils: rosemary, turmeric, citrus oils, clove, grapefruit, helichrysum, etc.

How to do it?
Blend your favorite essential oils with a carrier oil, apply it to the Taichong acupoint in the liver meridian on both feet, and massage the oil into the spot. Taichong acupoint is in the liver meridian and located on your foot about two finger widths above the place where your big toe and the next toe join.

Let’s talk about some herbal teas for liver detox and weight loss from TCM.

The first one is Chrysanthemum flower tea, which helps:

Detoxify the liver and reduce dry eyes and eye fatigue
Relieve sore throat and toothache
Reduce bad breath
Relieve dizziness and headache
Reduce high cholesterol and high blood pressure

The second one is Hibiscus tea, which promotes weight loss.

The health benefits of hibiscus tea include the following:

Reduces high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Detoxifies and boosts liver functions.
Boosts your immunity with antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Promotes weight loss.
Relieves constipation and improves digestion.
Packed with antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that fight against cancer.
Relieves depression and anxiety and calms down the nervous system.

Last but not least, use a rolling pin to massage your feet. The foot is a mirror that reflects all your inner organs, including your spine. There are many reflection areas and acupoints on your foot, like the hands and ears.

You can easily stimulate your inner organs, including your metabolism, with a rolling pin on your foot. The sore spot on your foot is like a weather forecast to remind you that you need to pay attention to that specific area, which is related to a certain part of your body.

For example, the area right below the small toe is the reflection area of the shoulders. If you are suffering from shoulder pain, you can focus on this area with the rolling pin.

In summary, a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining successful weight loss.Combine these self-care tips, and you can achieve long-lasting weight loss success and keep the weight off. Persistence is the key.

I hope you enjoy the information. If you would like to learn more about the amazing healing power of acupoints from the ancient wisdom of TCM, you could check out my book “88 Most Important First-Aid Acupoints for Self-care from TCM”. This book includes the 88 most important acupoints (acupressure points) from the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine for self-care. It is designed in a beautiful and colorful card fashion, which is very visual and user-friendly to the readers. According to TCM, all illnesses are energetic blockages in the body; acupoints can be viewed as the energetic gates that can amplify the energy flow in certain areas of the body. By stimulating specific acupoints, one can remove those energetic blockages and enhance the energy flow in these areas, thus illnesses will be resolved.

This book covers the most common health challenges, such as cold, fever, cough, sore throat, headache, indigestion, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, insomnia, night sweats, computer syndromes, shoulder pain, back pain, etc. It can also be used to effectively manage chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, chronic pain, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and weight management; and it can also be used for anti-aging purposes and enhancing longevity.

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