How does weight loss work?

Weight loss works based on “calories in, calories out”, i.e., you need to be burning more calories than you take in through your daily food intake. The key to managing your weight successfully is in ensuring that the calories that you consume do not exceed the calories that you use. There are also other factors to consider such as your age, body type and metabolism, on top of lifestyle factors such as your daily habits that all come into play into weight gain or loss.

What is the best weight loss treatment?

There are plenty of weight loss treatments available, but TCM slimming is one of the safest and best ways to lose weight. Our Divine Slim TM weight loss program encourages steady weight loss for effective and sustainable weight management. As compared to fad diets (diets that eliminate 1 or more food groups) that leave you feeling hungry and lethargic, or having to rely on machines to see results, our methods are backed by sound TCM principles that focus on facilitating your weight loss goals as well as cater to your overall health needs.

How does TCM help me lose weight?

Following the perspective that excessive weight gain is a symptom of a greater underlying health problem that needs to be addressed, TCM believes that excessive weight gain is due to a Qi deficiency in the spleen, resulting in a slow metabolism, water retention and weight gain. Using Guasha, a form of treatment used in the practice of TCM, special apparatus is used to attain preventive or therapeutic slimming effects. Not only does the treatment regulate blood circulation and detoxify the body, but it also improves your metabolism and digestion for slimming effects. No need for painful surgery, unnecessary machines or intensive diets!

Why should I choose TCM slimming over other weight loss methods?

TCM slimming focuses on returning your body to a balanced, healthy state – so, you can look forward to not only looking good but also feeling good about yourself! Although our weight loss program will help you achieve results, it is important to stay committed to investing in your overall health by paying close attention to your diet and exercise, both during the treatment and post-treatment. Our weight loss treatments are conducted by trained staff that does most of the work for you, so you can look forward to a relaxing treatment.

Who can benefit from TCM slimming treatment?

Both men and women are suitable for our signature Divine Slim TM program.

Discover How Your Body Will Benefit From Regular Exercise

Discover How Your Body Will Benefit From Regular Exercise

April 23, 2021

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When weight loss is concerned, the standard rule states: burn more calories than you consume. This meant that in addition to reducing the amount of calories you take, weight loss is almost always incomplete without exercise. Whilst it may not be as important as what you consume and your genetics, it does play a role in helping you shed those few extra pounds and keep it off long term.

But exercising goes beyond simply weight loss. Apart from losing weight, exercise offers numerous health benefits that you can enjoy even once you’ve reached your weight loss goal! Let’s dive into a few of them.

1. Bone And Muscle Health

One of the main apparent benefits of exercise is improved strength. When one exercises, the engaged muscles will come with resistance, weight or force, which will lead to structural damage to the muscle fibre. The body will then repair these damaged fibres by fusing them, which will increase the mass and size of the muscles. Similarly, bone tissue will also adapt by building more bone and becoming denser.

Stronger muscles will contribute to one’s general fitness, whilst stronger bones will improve one’s balance and stability.

2. Protection Against Health Conditions

In addition to making one physically stronger, engaging in physical activities will help one’s body healthier simply by reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases. This is done through the regulation of hormones. For instance, regular exercise helps to effectively lower one’s cortisol level. This will help one to reduce stress, and prevent any stress-related conditions such as heart disease, mental health issues and gastrointestinal problems, amongst other things.

Moreover, exercise ensures that one’s internal organs are working at optimal efficiency with little strain. Regular physical activities will also help to keep arteries and other blood vessels flexible, ensuring normal blood pressure and good blood flow. Due to the increase in blood and oxygen flow, this also meant that the cell turnover rate is improved, which translates to the body being much more effective in repairing itself.

3. Boost Mental Health

As with the other parts of the body, the brain also reaps the benefits that exercise has to offer. As mentioned prior, exercise helps to regulate hormones. This includes releasing certain hormones that help to facilitate brain cells’ growth. By increasing its blood flow, regular exercise also helps to supply more oxygen to the brain, thus effectively boosting its performance. This helps to slow down the brain’s ageing process, and also reduce the risk of degenerative diseases such as Dementia and mental disorders such as schizophrenia.

How Should I Start?

According to studies, one should clock in at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity in a week. And as with any project, start with a goal and a time frame, and work backwards. If your goal is to have greater muscle strength, perhaps you should try weight lifting. If you wish to improve on endurance, perhaps try incorporating cardio exercises in your schedule. Once you have a goal and time frame in mind, you can then plan your workout schedule and structure.

Understandably, it’s hard to hit 150 minutes a week consistently if you have a busy schedule. As such, try to find some time amidst your hectic schedule. Perhaps take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible or have a short walk at the park after work. No matter how small your exercise activity may be, your body will thank you for it.

If you wish to supplement your dietary change and exercise routine even more, try your hand at TCM slimming treatments! Through the incorporation of Traditional Chinese Medicine slimming techniques, your body will be more effective at removing body toxins, eliminating water tension and boost metabolism, all of which will aid in your slimming journey. Make an appointment with us to find out more!