Obesity · Liver-Qi Stagnation Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Liver-Qi Stagnation is a common pattern in obesity, characterized by chronic stress-induced cortisol elevation, visceral fat accumulation, emotional eating, and abdominal obesity. The core pathogenesis is chronic stress causing Liver Qi stagnation, leading to cortisol elevation, visceral fat accumulation, and metabolic dysfunction.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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Obesity · Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm-Dampness Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm-Dampness is a common pattern in obesity, characterized by lipid metabolism disorder, abdominal obesity, fatigue, heavy sensation, and loose stools. The core pathogenesis is Spleen deficiency failing to transform and transport, leading to Phlegm-Dampness accumulation, fat deposition, and insulin resistance.

Obesity · Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency is a pattern in obesity, characterized by reduced basal metabolic rate, hypothyroidism tendency, cold intolerance, weight gain, and fatigue. The core pathogenesis is Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency failing to warm and transform, leading to decreased energy expenditure and increased fat storage.

Obesity · Stomach Heat with Dampness Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Stomach Heat with Dampness is a common pattern in obesity, characterized by leptin resistance, excessive appetite, abdominal obesity, constipation, and thirst. The core pathogenesis is Stomach Heat consuming fluids, leading to excessive appetite, increased fat synthesis, and metabolic dysfunction.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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Obesity · Yin Deficiency with Internal Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Yin Deficiency with Internal Heat is a pattern in obesity, characterized by sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, leptin resistance, weight gain, irritability, and night sweats. The core pathogenesis is Yin deficiency failing to control Yang, leading to internal Heat, sympathetic activation, and metabolic dysregulation.

Obesity: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Abdomen / Whole Body

Overview

Obesity is now classified as a chronic disease by the WHO, affecting over 1 billion people globally. It’s not just about appearance—excess body fat drives inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and joint degeneration. The conventional approach emphasizes caloric deficit through diet and exercise, but for many people, weight loss proves frustratingly difficult to sustain.