As the weather warms up and sleeves become shorter, many people have started to put weight loss on their agenda. Among various weight loss methods, traditional Chinese medicine drinks have become a popular choice for scientific weight loss due to their unique advantages of "regulating the constitution and treating both symptoms and root causes". Recently, Professor Wu Jie, Director of the Preventive Medicine Center at the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sichuan Province, shared a traditional Chinese medicine drink as an auxiliary weight loss method based on the characteristics of spring health preservation. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, spring is the golden period for soothing the liver, regulating qi, dispelling dampness, and strengthening the spleen. Professor Wu Jie pointed out that obesity is often related to spleen deficiency, dampness obstruction, qi stagnation, and blood stasis. It is necessary to regulate metabolic function by strengthening the spleen, dispelling dampness, promoting qi circulation, and removing blood stasis. For this, she recommended a spring weight loss drink: 5g of dried tangerine peel, 10g of Poria cocos, 10g of raw hawthorn, 5g of perilla leaves, 10g of bergamot, supplemented with a few apples and roses. When making, except for perilla leaves, all other medicinal herbs are first boiled in water, and then boiled for 15 minutes after boiling. Then, perilla leaves are added and boiled for another 5 minutes. Warm drinking has the best effect. The scientific combination of medicinal herbs is the key to the weight loss effect of this medicinal drink. In this formula, tangerine peel and Poria cocos are used to invigorate the spleen and eliminate dampness; Hawthorn promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, and aids in lipid metabolism; Perilla leaves and Buddha's hands soothe the liver and regulate qi; Roses relieve depression and nourish the skin, while apples harmonize the taste. Professor Wu Jie emphasized that "people with liver depression and qi stagnation are prone to metabolic disorders. This medicinal drink can improve qi stagnation, promote the elimination of dampness, and achieve the effect of weight loss." In addition to medicinal drink regulation, diet and exercise are also important "golden partners" for traditional Chinese medicine weight loss. Spring diet should be light, eat more green fruits and vegetables such as spinach and celery to nourish the liver, and increase dietary fiber such as oats and Job's tears to enhance satiety. At the same time, combining aerobic exercises such as jogging and swimming with traditional Chinese medicine exercises such as Ba Duan Jin and Tai Chi can unblock meridians and improve metabolic levels. Experts also remind people to avoid some common misconceptions during the weight loss process. Refuse extreme dieting to avoid nutritional imbalance and weakened immunity; Pay attention to sleep and emotional management. Staying up late can disrupt leptin secretion and increase hunger; When under high stress, one can relieve it by meditation or drinking medicinal tea to avoid emotional eating. At the same time, setting reasonable weight loss goals, it is advisable to lose 2-4 kilograms per month, and losing 5% -10% within 6 months can significantly improve health. In addition, moderate exercise is an indispensable part of spring weight loss. Walking, jogging, yoga and other forms of exercise can not only burn calories, but also increase metabolic rate and accelerate fat burning. Maintaining good sleep habits is also crucial. Adequate sleep helps regulate hormones and reduce hunger; Avoid staying up late and overworking, maintain a happy mood, thereby reducing stress and avoiding overeating. (New Society)