Weight Loss / Decreased Adipose Tissue

[Guest guest]

I am new to this forum, so as to introduce myself, I would like to

post a question:

 

Some years ago, before I studied TCM, I was treated at the Yo San

College in Los Angeles. At that time, I was overweight, and suffering

from what I now know to be Spleen Qi Deficiency w/ Liver Qi stagnation

and Damp. I received weekly acupuncture, as well as loose herbs. After

5-6 weeks, I had lost 20-30 pounds of body fat, felt great, and the

weight pretty much stayed off. Since that time, as both student and

practitioner, I have yet to see that level of success in the treament

of excess body fat/adipose tissue, especially around the waste (spare

tire), and hips in women. Granted, I am pretty sure Ma Huang was

included in my formulas, but I would really like to know, what

formulas or herb combos work best to reduce fat around the waste line

and hips. I have tried modifications of all the classic formulas iwth

little to no success in terms of significant weight loss. I have

several patients, all Spleen Qi deficient with Liver Excess as their

core diagnosis. Any help/insights most welcome. Thank you.

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear of your success in weight loss. Often times, especially

with women and especially towards middle age, the waist line and hips

are particularly prone to weight gain. Although spleen Qi is often a

major cause, other factors of the kidney can come into play. I don't

know if this is the case with you patients or not but I would look at

this as well.

 

Doug

 

 

 

, " Napalm_Jones "

<hahlefelder wrote:

>

> I am new to this forum, so as to introduce myself, I would like to

> post a question:

>

> Some years ago, before I studied TCM, I was treated at the Yo San

> College in Los Angeles. At that time, I was overweight, and suffering

> from what I now know to be Spleen Qi Deficiency w/ Liver Qi stagnation

> and Damp. I received weekly acupuncture, as well as loose herbs. After

> 5-6 weeks, I had lost 20-30 pounds of body fat, felt great, and the

> weight pretty much stayed off. Since that time, as both student and

> practitioner, I have yet to see that level of success in the treament

> of excess body fat/adipose tissue, especially around the waste (spare

> tire), and hips in women. Granted, I am pretty sure Ma Huang was

> included in my formulas, but I would really like to know, what

> formulas or herb combos work best to reduce fat around the waste line

> and hips. I have tried modifications of all the classic formulas iwth

> little to no success in terms of significant weight loss. I have

> several patients, all Spleen Qi deficient with Liver Excess as their

> core diagnosis. Any help/insights most welcome. Thank you.

>