obesity
Aug 22, 2026
Why does dampness cause weight gain? Chinese medicine explains the relationship between "phlegm-dampness constitution" and weight management
Why does dampness lead to weight gain? A registered Chinese medicine practitioner explains the relationship between spleen deficiency with dampness, phlegm-dampness constitution, and edema-type obesity, including a 9-item self-assessment for body constitution, a table to distinguish between damp-heat and cold-dampness, dietary prescriptions, and treatment approaches.