Neglecting confinement can lead to obesity, back pain! Chinese medicine doctor Wu Mingzhu: 4 must-drink teas to help lose weight after childbirth

Confinement period is an opportunity for postpartum mothers to rest physically and mentally. As the saying goes, "If you don't do well during the confinement period, you will have a hard time in your old age", which shows the importance of confinement period for mothers. Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Mingzhu pointed out that most postpartum women have a "weak and blood stasis" constitution and need to get enough rest during the confinement period and take in balanced nutrition. If they fail to take good care of themselves after childbirth, they are prone to sequelae such as dizziness, back pain, rheumatism, fear of cold, irregular menstruation, and obesity, which should not be taken lightly.

Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Mingzhu pointed out that confinement is very important for new mothers. No matter where it is done, the most important thing is to let the mother have a good rest. If you choose to confine yourself at home, it is best to find someone with experience to help share the care of the child. Secondly, you must pay attention to avoid colds, eat less cold foods, and eat a balanced diet. As long as you are properly cared for, location is not a problem.

Sesame oil chicken is the best choice for postpartum nourishment

The principle of health-preserving food for confinement is to eat a nutritionally balanced diet. Sesame oil chicken is rich in protein and lipids. Sesame oil contains a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which are metabolized into prostaglandins in the body, which can help the uterus contract. Chicken can provide rich protein and promote tissue regeneration; as for full wine or half water wine, you can add or reduce it according to personal preference.

If the pregnant woman is afraid of greasy food or will have diarrhea after eating sesame oil chicken, she can eat sea bass soup or crucian carp soup instead; other dishes such as mushroom chicken soup, four-spirit stewed pork ribs, Eucommia ulmoides kidney soup, etc., you can try different flavors. Food should be cooked before eating, avoid eating raw or cold fruits and vegetables, and eat less grilled, fried, and spicy food.

Sesame oil chicken is the best food tonic for postpartum women.

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4 Teas for Postpartum Weight Loss

According to statistics from the Obesity Research Society of the Republic of China, approximately 70% of pregnant women in the country suffer from postpartum obesity, and only 30% of pregnant women can successfully recover to within 10% of their pre-pregnancy weight. The following tea can be consumed 6 weeks after delivery, 500 to 1000cc per day. The method is to add 1500cc of water to the medicinal materials and boil it over high heat, then simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Drink it instead of boiling water. It can effectively relieve the problem of postpartum obesity in women during the confinement period.

1. Improve edema/reduce swelling and slimming tea

Ingredients: 2 qian of Astragalus, 4 qian of Poria, and 3 qian of Motherwort.

Efficacy: tonifies Qi and strengthens the spleen, eliminates dampness and reduces swelling. Astragalus invigorates Qi and produces body fluids; Poria strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness; Motherwort promotes blood circulation, regulates menstruation, and promotes diuresis and reduces swelling.

★Note:★ It is not suitable to drink too much if you have dry mouth.

2. Bowel-aiding/intestinal-moistening drinks

Ingredients: 2 qian each of Polygonum multiflorum, hemp seed, cypress seed and Codonopsis pilosula.

Efficacy: Polygonum multiflorum nourishes the liver and kidneys, and improves the essence and blood; sesame seeds moisturize the intestines and lubricate the intestines; cypress seeds lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements; Codonopsis pilosula replenishes qi.

★Note:★ If you have bowel movements more than twice a day after drinking tea, you need to reduce the amount to 300-350cc per day. Since most postpartum women have a "weak and blood stasis" constitution, if they fail to properly take care of themselves after childbirth, they are prone to sequelae such as dizziness, back pain, rheumatism, fear of cold, and irregular menstruation. This should not be taken lightly.

3. Promote lactation/Soothing liver and promoting lactation tea

Ingredients: 5 qian of Polygonatum, 2 qian of Luffa, 2 qian of Radix Trichosanthis, 2 qian of Bupleurum, 3 qian of Chinese Angelica, 3 to 5 seeded red dates.

Function: Soothes the liver and nourishes blood, improves sperm and promotes lactation. Polygonatum sibiricum nourishes the spleen and kidneys and benefits the lung qi; Luffa loofah dredges the meridians and promotes blood circulation; Radix Trichosanthis clears heat, promotes the production of body fluids, moistens dryness and promotes lactation; Bupleurum chinense soothes the liver qi; Angelica sinensis nourishes the blood, promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation; red dates replenish the middle, benefit the qi and nourish the blood.

★Note:★ Not suitable for people with cold or sore throat.

4. Fat-burning/spleen-strengthening and fat-burning drinks

Ingredients: 2 qian of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 2 qian of lotus leaf, 2 qian of mulberry leaf, and 3 qian of Poria cocos.

Function: Promote blood circulation, reduce fat, strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. Salvia miltiorrhiza promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis and dredges; lotus leaf clears away heat and dampness, disperses blood stasis and reduces fat; mulberry leaf clears blood and reduces swelling; Poria cocos strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness.

★Note:★ Not suitable for people with cold.