Dampness and obesity can be treated through dietary therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and exercise.
Dampness heavy obesity in traditional Chinese medicine is called phlegm-dampness, mostly due to the weakness of the spleen and stomach, the absorption and transmission of water and liquid obstacles, resulting in water and dampness gathered in the body. In addition to obesity, it also manifests itself in drowsiness of the limbs, loss of appetite, sticky mouth and so on.
Food therapy, choose to strengthen the spleen to dispel dampness ingredients, such as white lentils, barley, red beans, winter melon, gravy, yam and so on. Try to eat a light diet and control your diet.
For medication, you can choose Chinese patent medicines Ginseng Strengthening the Spleen Pill and Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Ginseng Strengthening the Spleen Pill strengthens the spleen and strengthens the qi, harmonizes the stomach and stops diarrhea; Ginseng Ling and Atractylodes Macrocephalae Powder strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach, and replenishes the lungs. Not recommended for colds and flu, and not recommended for pregnant women. The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.
Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment is based on dispelling dampness and resolving phlegm, and energizing the meridians and collaterals. The main acupuncture points are Yangming and Taiyin meridians of the hands and feet. Commonly used acupuncture points are Zhongkou, Tianshu, Quchi, Yinlingquan, Fenglong, Taichong and so on.
You should also pay attention to the regularity of living and proper exercise. Keep your home dry and avoid humid environment as much as possible.
Drugs and acupuncture should be taken under the guidance of TCM doctors to avoid adverse effects.