Do you have the experience of losing weight but “getting fatter”? Actress Xiao Tiantian began to lose weight due to postpartum obesity. During a medical examination, she found that she not only had hypothyroidism, excess male hormones, but also polycystic ovaries. In addition, she took medicine for a long time, which made her gain weight even if she didn’t eat or drink. In order to appear on the camera, the powerful singer Yan Yige lost 10 kilograms in 3 or 4 months by the extreme way of losing weight without eating starch or oil. Later, he stopped menstruation for 2 years due to endocrine disorders, and his body counterattacked directly. Fat to 75 kg. Physicians remind that failure to lose weight is likely to be endocrine disorders.
Your fat is not really fat, it may be caused by endocrine disorders
Chen Xinmei, a family physician of Zhongshan Hospital, explained that the Internet is full of various ways to lose weight. It is best to first understand the reasons for your obesity, and then make a suitable plan. If the weight does not decrease but increases despite the estimated weight loss, it should be noted that it is likely to be caused by endocrine problems. She lists 6 disorders related to endocrine disorders:
1. Cushing’s Syndrome
Due to the imbalance of the adrenal glands, there are symptoms of general fatigue and exhaustion, and a moon face will appear in severe cases.
2. Hypothyroidism
Causes a decrease in the basal metabolic rate, causing puffiness, rough skin, changes in hair quality, and easy constipation.
3. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The most common endocrine disease in women can cause irregular ovulation and weight gain.
4. Low growth hormone
Causes cholesterol to rise and muscle strength to drop.
5. Hyperinsulinemia
Excessive secretion of insulin will promote strong fat synthesis, resulting in weight gain.
6. Sex hormone changes
Obesity can also occur during pregnancy and menopause.
Chen Xinmei suggested that if people have no problem with the logic and implementation of weight loss, but the weight is still high, they can use the symptoms of endocrine diseases as a basis for judgment, find out the real cause of obesity, and seek correct medical resources and assistance. , to make the road to weight loss smoother.
TCM teaches you 4 acupoints to balance endocrine
In addition to drug treatment, endocrine disorders can also be improved through TCM acupoint massage. Chinese medicine physician Wu Mingzhu explained that “Huaroumen”, “Daheng” and “Daimai” are symmetrical points, and they must be pressed from both sides at the same time to feel the soreness and swelling. Rubbing up and down on one side and repeating it every day can effectively improve endocrine disorders.
In addition, some women are overweight and sedentary, in addition to endocrine disorders, there are frequent urination, urinary incontinence and other problems, usually can be improved by pressing “Chengfu point”.
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◎ Consultation expert / Dr. Chen Xinmei.Wu Mingzhu Traditional Chinese Medicine
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