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Weight Loss with Chinese medicine

Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture can help you safely loose 4-5 pounds per month. I recommend specific foods from Chinese medicine shown to be helpful in losing weight and also teach the patient how to keep track of their caloric intake. 

The Health Benefits of Losing Weight

Losing weight can improve your health in many ways. Just losing 10% of your current weight can make a difference in the way you feel on a daily basis. Here are some other ways losing weight will benefit your health:
  • Increased energy level
  • Lower your cholesterol level
  • Reduce your blood pressure
  • Reduced aches and pains
  • Improved mobility
  • Improve your breathing
  • Help you sleep better and wake more rested
  • Prevention of angina, chest pain caused by decreased oxygen to the heart
  • Decreases your risk of sudden death from heart disease or stroke
  • Prevention of Type 2 diabetes
  • Improved blood sugar levels
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