![]() ![]() ![]() It is made in the liver and other cells in the body and also found in some animal-based foods. If you’ve reached this article directly, may we suggest that you read this to understand the basic principles of cholesterol management according to TCM.CHOLESTEROL is a white fatty substance (lipid) found to be present naturally in all the cells and tissues of the body, brain and nerves, skin, liver, etc. In short, while beneficial TCM herbs exist, there is no real magic bullet. One thing TCM and Western medicine agree on is that the best way to deal with cholesterol is a holistic approach that includes exercise, a healthy diet, and, in the case of TCM, herbal remedies and stimulating massages. Physician Zhang adds that, after undergoing regular TCM treatment, “bowel movement, quality of sleep, body aches and pains, and energy level of the patient usually improve.” She also adds that, while TCM and Western medicine don’t share the same vocabulary for cholesterol, “modern TCM physicians are largely aware and informed on the Western concepts of good and bad cholesterol, and can advise on dietary habits to aid in treatment.” Red Yeast Rice: has been shown to reduce total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol).Turmeric reduces accumulation and promotes metabolism of cholesterol.Danshen Root: improves blood circulation and reduces serum cholesterol.Polygonatum: reduces cholesterol absorption and promotes the clearing of cholesterol in blood.Cassia Seed: promotes bowel moment and reduces cholesterol absorption.Hawthorn Fruit: helps to lower blood lipids and aid in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.In another sidebar, Physician Zhang lists other herbs commonly prescribed to manage cholesterol.Īcupuncture on these five points in the ear is one way to manage weight and thus cholesterol level: These compounds are similar to the synthetic compounds in Western cholesterol-lowering drugs but, due to their organic nature, they are not harsh on the body. Clinical trials in Taiwan show an 18% reduction in blood cholesterol levels over eight weeks, due largely to natural compounds produced during the fermentation process. Made by fermenting rice with the yeast strain monascus purpureus, it aids digestion and blood flow, and supports healthy cholesterol levels. One sought-after TCM herbal remedy is red yeast rice, mostly consumed in capsule form. In other words, do not haphazardly throw in these herbs into your meal plans. “The dosage and mixture of herbs required may differ for each individual, so it is essential for a patient to consult a physician first for assessment and accurate diagnosis,” insists Physician Zhang. Physician Zhang explains that this treatment covers the spleen-related channels and helps to remove unhealthy dampness from the body.īesides physical methods such as acupuncture, cupping, and scraping to manage cholesterol levels, another option in TCM’s medicine chest is the consumption of herbal decoctions that provide a positive impact on blood circulation. Skin scraping, for example, lightly bruises the body through vigorous rubbing, and is believed to chafe off unhealthy elements from the body and stimulate blood flow. A patient should be able to see waist reduction after 10–20 sessions as the body begins to normalise its fat levels.Īpart from acupuncture, cupping ( baguan) and skin scraping ( guasha) can be used to stimulate blood and energy flow. There are five acupoints on the ear - namely hunger, endocrine, spleen, stomach and the master-point, shen men or divine gate - that relate directly to weight management. Clinical trials in 2013 at South Korea’s Kyung Hee University show that stimulation of these acupoints in the ear helped patients regulate their hunger and resulted in weight loss. ![]() Recently, evidence has emerged that links acupuncture of the ear to weight loss, specifically abdominal fat. Located on the leg, massaging these points regularly can be helpful.Īcupuncture can even help with weight loss, which is beneficial when dealing with high cholesterol. Stimulating three acupressure points on the stomach and spleen meridians can help to reduce cholesterol levels. ![]()
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