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As an experienced veteran TCM practitioner, I often hear patients ask the question, "Why are northerners generally fatter than southerners?"."This question involves aspects such as the physiological characteristics of the human body, dietary habits and environmental factors. Today, I will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions to popularize this question for you.
First, let's take a look at the impact of the body's physiological characteristics on weight. According to the view of traditional Chinese medicine, the human body is divided into four aspects: qi, blood, jin fluid, and essence, among which the harmony and balance of qi and blood is very important for good health. The climate in the northern region is dry, and the cold winter and hot summer will lead to poor flow of qi and blood in the human body, slow down metabolism, and easily lead to weight gain. The climate in the southern region is humid and hot, and the hot summer and humid environment will promote the acceleration of metabolism, which is conducive to burning body fat, and relatively speaking, it is easier for the body of southerners to maintain the ideal weight range.
Second, let's take a look at the impact of eating habits on weight. The diet of northerners is dominated by pasta, which contains high calories and carbohydrates, such as noodles, steamed buns, steamed buns, etc. These foods, although rich in energy, tend to lead to fat accumulation and obesity. Southerners eat rice as the staple food, which is relatively low in calories and easy to digest and absorb, which is not easy to lead to obesity. In addition, the diet of southerners pays more attention to the intake of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, reduce fat absorption, and help control weight.
In addition, environmental factors also affect people's weight to some extent. The northern region has a colder climate and relatively few opportunities for indoor activities, while the southern region has a warmer climate, making it easier for people to get outside and do outdoor sports. Studies have shown that moderate exercise can increase metabolism, promote fat burning, and be beneficial for weight control. As a result, southerners' daily routines and environments may be more conducive to keeping their weight within the ideal range.
In TCM theory, there are many ancient and modern prescriptions that can help regulate weight. For example, the yam in Chinese herbal medicine is believed to have the effect of diuretic laxative, nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, which is helpful for ** and weight control. Angelica sinensis can invigorate blood and dispel blood stasis, and it also has an auxiliary effect on obesity caused by blood stasis. In addition, herbs such as mugwort leaf and Artemisia annua are also believed to have the effect of reducing swelling and dehydration, and can be used to reduce weight gain caused by edema. However, the use of Chinese herbal medicine to regulate weight requires the guidance and supervision of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner, and should not be used on your own.
To sum up, the reason why northerners are generally fatter than southerners is the result of a combination of many factors. This involves a number of factors such as geographical environment, living habits, dietary structure, and individual differences. Maintaining an appropriate weight requires us to maintain good lifestyle habits, eat a reasonable diet, exercise moderately, and promote good health through TCM conditioning when necessary.
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