Medical Intervention

This chapter emphasizes that weight loss is a lifelong endeavor, not just empty talk. It uses outpatient statistics to highlight the drawbacks of rapid weight loss and demonstrates the positive correlation between obesity and risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

This article explores the impact of the school environment on the prevalence of childhood obesity, pointing out that many schools allow the sale of junk food due to funding constraints. Through successful case studies such as "Food Playboy," the article encourages parents to lobby schools to change menus, limit soda and snacks, promote healthy eating, and organize activities such as walking...

This chapter explains how laughter can be a powerful therapeutic tool. Through laughter yoga, humorous recollections, and other methods, you can reduce stress hormones, boost immunity, and shift your focus away from food cravings.

This article details the precautions for acupuncture weight loss, including strict disinfection, regular massage, increased exercise, dietary adjustments, and avoiding impatient results. It also introduces how to select high-quality essential oils, identifying them from seven aspects: packaging, specific gravity, color, texture, degree of blending, aroma, and plant origin, laying the...

Bariatric surgery is suitable for patients with morbid obesity (BMI > 40). Gastric bypass and gastric banding reduce weight by restricting food intake, but the surgery carries a risk of death (approximately 0.3%) and complications. A lesson learned from patient Marietta: weight regain is possible after surgery if dietary habits are not changed. 30% of patients experience weight regain after...

This article addresses the most complex type of mixed obesity, proposing a systematic dietary therapy strategy that combines tonification and purgation. It details the Wild Ginseng, Snow Fungus, and Hemp Seed Soup, which nourishes Yin, clears heat, and promotes bowel movement, as well as the renowned Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup, which greatly replenishes vital energy and regulates Qi and blood....

This article focuses on "liver stagnation-type obesity," a common condition among women. Starting from the traditional Chinese medicine concept of the liver's function of "governing the free flow of qi," it reveals the underlying logic between emotional suppression, menstrual irregularities, and fat accumulation. The article explains how estrogen levels are affected by liver function, leading...

This article seriously explores how obesity fundamentally threatens human survival. Through scientific data, it demonstrates the direct relationship between obesity and shortened lifespan, as well as the increased risk of sudden death. It also delves into how obesity-induced endocrine disorders and weakened immune systems accelerate the formation and progression of cancer cells. The article...

This article, as the final chapter of the book, introduces important adjunctive treatment methods besides diet. It covers the clinical application and side effects of chemical drugs (such as appetite suppressants and biguanides), and provides an in-depth analysis of the unique efficacy of the classic Chinese medicine formula "Fangfeng Tongsheng San" in eliminating obesity-related conditions....

This article systematically compiles multiple three-day meal plans for different weight loss expectations, including extreme plans ranging from losing two pounds to losing ten pounds. It details the convenience, safety, and nutritional value of each plan, and includes professional guidance from a doctor. Main content: Three-Day Two-Pound Weight Loss Meal Plan Day 1: Breakfast: One slice of...

Cupping therapy uses heat to create negative pressure, which has the effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, and promoting blood circulation. This article details four different cupping weight loss methods, targeting areas of fat accumulation in the abdomen, back, and limbs, and provides precise location and operation guidelines for core acupoints such as Guanyuan, Pishu, and Zusanli.

This article details localized massage techniques for facial and neck slimming. Addressing issues such as facial sagging and prominent cheekbones, it introduces professional techniques including kneading, rubbing, patting, and tapping, as well as the location of acupoints such as Yintang and Xiaguan. It also covers the procedures for neck massage, aiming to achieve fat reduction and body...

This article introduces the historical background, principles, and important role of auricular acupuncture for weight loss. By elucidating the close connection between the auricle and the internal organs and meridians, it details and locates twenty-five core auricular acupoints, including the thalamus, excitation point, Shenmen, spleen, stomach, and Sanjiao, laying the theoretical and acupoint...

Slimming legs should not be done blindly; it must be tailored to the individual. This article introduces the unique leg-slimming value of turmeric and polygonum cuspidatum in promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, nourishing blood, and moisturizing the intestines. More importantly, the article details four body types for slimmer legs: for the "heat-clearing type" (frequent social...

This article systematically introduces the "fully enclosed exercise-based weight loss" model pioneered by Shanghai Peak Weight Loss and its multi-dimensional intervention system. It details the core responsibilities of medical supervisors in medical history investigation, intensity monitoring, and injury prevention, and analyzes differentiated operational procedures for adolescents and adults....

This article systematically introduces the current mainstream bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures and their clinical application standards. It provides a detailed analysis of the anatomical changes and weight loss mechanisms of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), and bile-pancreatic diversion with duodenal transposition (BPD-DS). Based on the...

This article details the various complications that may occur after bariatric metabolic surgery and their prevention and treatment strategies. It covers the identification of serious risks during the perioperative period, such as anastomotic leakage, stenosis/obstruction, and pulmonary embolism; and provides an in-depth analysis of long-term complications, including anemia and osteoporosis...

This article details three major complications that can arise from insufficient intake or impaired utilization during medical weight loss: malnutrition, anemia, and hair loss. It systematically introduces the assessment and grading intervention programs for malnutrition, analyzes the causes and iron supplementation strategies for iron deficiency and megaloblastic anemia, and provides medical...

This article refutes the erroneous view that "you can lose weight by taking diet pills without exercise or dietary control." Using two commonly used diet pills as examples, the article explains that their mechanism of action relies on a negative energy balance. Without exercise and dietary control, the effects of the medication will be negated, and rebound weight gain is highly likely after...

This article details the clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Symptoms include urinary frequency, difficulty urinating, acute urinary retention, and dribbling, and can be complicated by infections, stones, and even renal failure. Diagnosis primarily relies on digital rectal examination. Treatment options include hormone...

This article warns of the potential for anorexia nervosa caused by dieting, which is most common in young women aged 15-23 and manifests as extreme weight loss and amenorrhea. It also provides a scientific guide to food selection for obese individuals, including a combination of low-calorie, high-protein, and high-fiber foods. Furthermore, it clarifies the misconception that "drinking water...

This chapter provides a visual chart of food portions to help readers judge the actual size of a serving (e.g., half a cup is equivalent to a softball, and 28 grams of cheese is equivalent to a pair of small cubes). Breaking the dependence on junk food is key to success; it is recommended to eliminate all junk food from the home and replace it with healthy snacks such as nuts and cheese. The...

The truth about various weight-loss drinks revealed: Sparkling water promotes metabolism, effervescent tablets aid weight loss, alkaline calcium ion water purifies the blood, herbal water promotes urination, and 10-degree Celsius water is the most economical and effective. Beware of water intoxication caused by excessive water intake.

This article warns patients against the dangers of seeking treatment haphazardly and offers nine suggestions for proper medical care. It introduces the prevalence, symptoms, and signs of varicocele, and its relationship with chronic prostatitis. Furthermore, it clarifies that gonorrhea in Western medicine and lin syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are completely different concepts,...

This article analyzes the risk factors for erectile dysfunction: age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal insufficiency, neurological disorders, endocrine changes, medications, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption. It also introduces drug treatments for erectile dysfunction, including hormonal drugs (testosterone propionate, human chorionic gonadotropin) and non-hormonal drugs...

This article proposes weight loss measures for overweight children that will not affect their growth and development: reduce cooking oil, increase whole grains and cereals in staple foods, eat more vegetables (starting with vegetables), avoid sugary drinks and snacks, supplement with nutrients, and increase exercise time. It emphasizes avoiding a prolonged, unsustainable approach.

This chapter reveals the principles, efficacy, and serious side effects of growth hormone therapy for weight loss: it may increase the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. It points out that natural methods (exercise, diet) are the safest way to lose weight, and that the abuse of growth hormone injections should be avoided.

This article provides a detailed analysis of knowledge related to weight loss drugs. It introduces four groups of people who need weight loss drugs, distinguishes the essential differences between weight loss drugs and health supplements, and points out that even purely natural herbal medicines can have toxicity. It focuses on explaining the mechanism of action, indications, and side effects...

This article introduces the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary therapy (controlling calories and ensuring protein intake) and proposes a unique "additional" weight loss concept. Traditional weight loss methods often emphasize "subtraction" (dieting, diarrhea), but this can easily damage the spleen and stomach. TCM advocates using the "additional" method of strengthening...

This chapter delves into specific issues related to obesity in women, including common gynecological complications, health risks associated with different body types (apple/pear), precautions during pregnancy, and how to choose weight loss medications and foods.

This article specifically addresses childhood obesity, offering concrete suggestions for dietary adjustments and psychological support. It emphasizes that weight loss in children should not negatively impact their growth and development, corrects common misconceptions such as "drinking less water," "eating only vegetarian food," or "consuming only weight-loss foods," and explores management...

Continuing with the slimming lunch menu: stir-fried beef with green peppers and cucumber soup. Seven slimming afternoon tea sets are also available, including fresh fruit crisps, high-fiber soda, coffee, yogurt, and fruit.

This article recommends rabbit meat as a high-protein, low-fat meat for weight loss. It praises the weight-loss effects of winter melon and cucumber; the former is fat-free and diuretic, while the latter contains malonic acid, which inhibits the conversion of sugar into fat. It also introduces mushrooms and seafood as natural weight-loss foods due to their low fat content and lipid-lowering...

This article explains why obese people always feel hungry, which is related to the speed of gastric emptying. It explains why obese people are both sensitive to heat and cold, indicating low thermoregulation. It analyzes the weight-gaining side effects of alcohol and how nutritional deficiencies (such as B vitamins) contribute to obesity. It also points out the mechanism by which weight gain...

This article introduces the usage and side effects of hormone-based weight loss drugs such as thyroid hormones, beta-adrenergic drugs, growth hormone, and lipolysis, as well as the indications and equipment for liposuction.

While amphetamines can suppress appetite, long-term use can lead to addiction, causing mental confusion, violent tendencies, and even psychosis. Liposuction only removes subcutaneous fat and cannot reduce visceral fat, offering no benefit for cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

Fenfluramine is highly effective for weight loss but may cause heart valve disease. Stimulating acupoints on the soles of the feet with a stone improves circulation and suppresses appetite. Leptin, secreted by fat cells, can suppress hunger and accelerate metabolism, but its sensitivity is a concern.