Question 1

Why does weight gather only on the abdomen with a beer belly or abdominal obesity?

Accepted Answer

We look at constitution and organ function together. The Taeeumin constitution tends to accumulate burden on the liver and digestive side, with weight gathering at the abdomen.

Question 2

Is sleep related to abdominal obesity?

Accepted Answer

They are connected. A lifestyle pattern of short or light sleep with stress sustained until late is deeply related to abdominal obesity.

Question 3

If I cut down on alcohol will the beer belly go?

Accepted Answer

As important as the amount of alcohol are the hours at which you drink and the combination of food you eat with it.

Question 4

How does treatment for a beer belly or abdominal obesity proceed?

Accepted Answer

At the first visit we assess the abdominal state, weight and body fat, and sleep and eating habits together; at the second or third visit we build a plan matched to your constitution and lifestyle pattern.

Question 5

How long does treatment for a beer belly or abdominal obesity usually take?

Accepted Answer

We usually plan in units of 8 to 12 weeks. It differs depending on whether weight loss is the goal, or whether we are also addressing sleep and fatigue.

Question 6

Is taking herbal medicine alone enough?

Accepted Answer

Rather than solving it with medicine alone, adjusting sleep, meal and drinking patterns alongside matters for reducing recurrence.

Question 7

Who would benefit from a consultation about a beer belly or abdominal obesity?

Accepted Answer

Those whose body shape concerns them because only the abdomen protrudes but who find starvation diets hard; those for whom drinking and late-night eating are bound up with their life; and those who have fatigue and sleep problems along with abdominal obesity.

🍺Abdominal Obesity

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