To get rid of obesity, you must first eliminate phlegm and dampness! Remember 7 key points to lose weight naturally

Although others are putting in the same effort and it is easy for them to lose weight, I find it difficult to lose weight. I believe many people have attributed this experience to their physical constitution. Is there such a thing as an "obese physique"? What should I do if I want to lose weight successfully? South Korean weight loss experts said that obesity is not caused by natural physique, but because of the inability to manage one's own shortcomings. In particular, improper living habits cause a large amount of phlegm and dampness to accumulate in the body, which is the key to the obesity problem!

Obesity is caused by phlegm and dampness! Unhealthy diet and lifestyle are the key causes

What is phlegm and dampness, and how does it accumulate in the body? Korean medicine weight loss expert Lee Kyung-hee mentioned in her book "The Damp-Removing Weight Loss Method: Eliminate Phlegm and Toxins from the Body in 9 Days, Solve Obesity, Edema, Fatigue, and Chronic Diseases All at Once" that the most critical cause of phlegm and dampness accumulation is people's bad eating and living habits.

When the calories absorbed through food are far greater than those required for the normal functioning of physiological functions and there is a lack of sufficient activity, it is the key factor that leads to the accumulation of metabolic waste and the formation of phlegm and dampness in the body. In addition, when the human body lacks exercise and is in a high-pressure environment for a long time, its blood circulation will deteriorate, making it more difficult to excrete these metabolic wastes. Over time, this will further affect the function of human organs, leading to obesity and various chronic diseases.

There are tricks to get rid of phlegm and dampness! 7 daily health care tips you must know

Therefore, if you want to get rid of obesity, it is very important to change your improper eating and living habits and get rid of the entanglement of phlegm and dampness! When it comes to daily life, it can be divided into the following 7 key points of health care:

Point 1 / Stand up from the chair:

For those who want to lose weight, it is recommended to do 40 minutes of brisk walking every day. If you don't have extra time to exercise, you can also increase your activity level through the following methods. For example, if the distance is short, walk instead of taking the subway or bus; take the stairs instead of the elevator; if you drive, park as far away as possible and then walk to the destination. Increase the time you spend standing instead of sitting, and the results will naturally be just around the corner.

In addition, it should be noted that excessive exercise may cause fatigue. It is recommended to exercise no more than 5 days a week and take 2 days of moderate rest. However, this principle only applies to intense exercise that produces fatigue substances and requires rest. If you are just walking for an hour or so, you don't need an extra rest day.

Tip 2: Always keep your body warm:

If the body is not warm enough and suffers from cold symptoms such as cold lower abdomen, cold hands and feet, the circulation of Qi and blood will also deteriorate, making it easier to produce phlegm and dampness which are difficult to expel. It is recommended that if you have coldness symptoms for a period of time and the condition is serious, you should actively seek help from traditional Chinese medicine to clarify your physical condition and provide symptomatic treatment.

However, if it is only a mild case of coldness, you can use warm therapy such as half-body bath or foot bath moderately. Alternatively, drinking Chinese herbal teas that warm the body, such as ginger tea, ginseng tea, cinnamon tea, and mugwort tea, may help to some extent. As for carbonated drinks, coffee, green tea and other beverages, they will make the body cold and cause phlegm and dampness problems, so it is recommended to drink as little as possible.

Point 3: Get enough sleep:

Sleep is not only a time for the body's organs and parts to rest and recuperate, but it is also an important stage for eliminating old and dirty cells and creating new cells. Therefore, once you lack sleep, it will easily affect the above process, causing a large amount of phlegm and dampness to accumulate in the body, resulting in a decrease in the body's resistance to disease, making it difficult to maintain health.

Therefore, in order to maintain the body in a healthy state where it can smoothly perform the function of eliminating the old and creating the new, it is best to establish a regular sleep pattern. It is generally recommended that although sleep time varies from person to person, it is best to ensure about 7 hours. In order to improve sleep quality, it is best to go to bed before 11 o'clock, not eat anything 2 hours before going to bed, and not use mobile phones or watch TV before going to bed, so as not to interfere with sleep.

Point 4: Eat a light diet and avoid excessive salt intake:

Salt is one of the important factors causing phlegm-dampness syndrome. In order to prevent phlegm-dampness disease, it is very important to maintain a low-salt diet habit. You can control the amount of salt you use when cooking at home. It is not difficult to develop the habit of maintaining a low-salt diet. Just reduce the amount of salt you use to half of the usual amount. Try not to eat salty and spicy side dishes, hot pot and soups such as kimchi or seasoned seaweed. Instead, eat light and edible side dishes such as kelp, blanched cabbage, light vegetables, pan-fried tofu, fish, etc.

Point 5／Proper stress relief:

When we talk about stress, we often only think of emotional issues. However, physical fatigue, wrong mentality, illness, sleep disorders and other problems often bring a lot of stress to the body. It is recommended that people find a way to relieve stress that suits them, whether it is exercising, learning a musical instrument, or climbing mountains.

In addition, drinking hot tea in moderation can promote the circulation of qi and blood, and unblock blocked qi and meridians. For example, tangerine peel tea has the effects of unblocking qi and blood, promoting digestion, breaking down fat and promoting diuresis. It is a good choice for patients with phlegm-dampness syndrome who are prone to edema because of its effects of unblocking qi and blood, promoting digestion, and breaking down fat and promoting diuresis.

Point 6 / Sufficient hydration:

The human body is made up of 70-75% water. If the water intake is insufficient, the body's circulation will deteriorate, which will hinder the excretion of old waste materials and may even develop into phlegm-dampness disease. Therefore, if you want to improve the obesity problem caused by phlegm and dampness, it is very important to replace the water in the body with clean water every day. However, it should be noted that caffeine or carbonated drinks may cause dehydration, so it is best to drink plain water. If you don’t like drinking plain water, you can also replace it with some yuzu tea, barley tea or corn silk tea.

Tip 7／Moderate sun exposure:

If the Yang Qi is insufficient, phlegm and dampness will easily accumulate. Sunlight is the source of yang energy. Therefore, in order to replenish insufficient yang energy, it is recommended that people spend at least 20 minutes a day in the sun outdoors. In addition, modern people mostly stay indoors, so they are prone to vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to depression, fatigue, weak bones and other problems. Therefore, sunbathing should be made a part of daily life.