Obesity Treatment from the Unique Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper aims to develop the value and significance of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of obesity in the context of the globalization of contemporary obesity, and to explore the causes and treatment methods of obesity. By examining the historical origins of traditional Chinese medicine principles, in conjunction with the teachings of the Emperor's Neijing, as well as the concepts of yin and yang, and qi and blood theory, this paper conducts an analysis on the traditional Chinese medicine perspective on obesity. Specifically, it explores the perception of imbalance in energy and organ function. This paper emphasizes the holistic nature of the human body and argues that treating obesity should not only focus on weight loss, but also on regulating internal organ function and balancing qi, blood, Yin, and Yang to improve overall health. At the same time, the effect of TCM dietary advice on weight loss was studied, and the role of herbal medicine and acupuncture in the treatment of obesity was explained, so as to provide new ideas and methods for the comprehensive treatment of obesity.
Source: Theoretical and Natural Science
Author: Shiqi Zhang
Institution: Shanxi Agricultural University
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405120922