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A Chinese Medicine Perspective on Weight Loss
shift in one’s habits and lifestyle. From a Chinese medicine perspec- tive, many things are taken into account when cleansing like where you live, what the weather is like, what your constitution is, as well as your state of mind, lifestyle, life stresses and any health issues you may have. We are all unique and are thus treated as uniquely.
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Since winter is a cold time of year, warming foods are recom- mended, not cold foods like juices, smoothies and salads. Generally, cold foods in a cold time of year can slow down digestion creating di- gestive problems, stomach aches, pain in the joints, internal cold and dampness, menstrual pain, as well as a host of other issues. Winter is associated with the organ and energy of the kidney in the Chinese medical calendar. It is a perfect time to go within, rest, and conserve life’s energy (Qi ) for the following season. It is a good time to observe how we waste our energy on worry, fear, anxiety, and stress.
What is your unique constitution? We each tend to be either hot, cold, damp or dry or any combination of those qualities and it can change at different times of year with the weather or health condi- tions. For a winter cleanse, Chinese dietary therapy recommends having warming and nourishing soups and lightly cooked foods, while eliminating alcohol, dairy and meat in the early months of the year. Vegetables as well as some organic chicken, fish and eggs will be in- corporated with warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and garlic.
How we cook food changes its energetics. Steaming or cook- ing in liquid are the least hot, baking adds more dry heat, while frying adds heat and grease to your diet. Food cooked in these last two ways would not be recommended for people who have hot, dry or damp constitutions since it could exacerbate their condi- tions. Hot, greasy foods clog up the digestion, create inflammation and add excess fat. When trying to cleanse the digestive system, eating as lightly and as cleanly as possible will give the best results and help you to feel cleaner and clearer.
Reading, writing, yoga, qigong, tai chi and non-stressful activi- ties are more conducive to restoring your health in the winter months. Aligning yourself with the rhythms of nature will help you to heal more thoroughly and feel more centered within yourself. I recommend a 7-day soup cleanse, qigong exercises, meditation and journaling for a complete and gentle cleanse for the body, mind and spirit. Reach out to me at if you are interested in learning more.
At Donna Bunte Whole Health, I help people become well by looking at the whole picture and finding the cause of the problem. I work in partnership with the patient to bring the body into balance using the tools of Chinese diagnosis, acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutri- tion, lifestyle changes, as well as qigong and meditation.
health@donnabunte.com, 203.253.9885,
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eight loss and eating healthier are at the top of the list for New Year’s resolutions. Many people choose to do a fast or juice cleanse, mainly because it creates the most dramatic
A Different Way to Look At Weight Loss
apps to help you stay on track. The hope is that you can find the “one thing” that works for you. At Imagine Float we want to share with you a different way of looking at weight loss.
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To paraphrase Dory from “Finding Nemo,” one of the key aspects of weight loss or curtailing weight gain is to be able to, “just keep moving.” Whether it is a regular fitness routine or making sure you get in your 10,000 steps per day, being able to stick with and maintain daily movement is key to maintaining or losing weight. When starting an exercise routine or increasing your intensity and frequency, it is com- mon that you may experience soreness and stiffness as well as muscle aches and pains. This shouldn’t be a reason to stop.
The compression therapies we offer at Imagine Float helps increase circulation, improve range of motion, and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (known as DOMS), so you can speed up your recovery and get back to moving. It’s a simple therapy that allows you to rest and recover while experiencing relief from muscle soreness. Our compression therapies use dynamic compression or pulsing instead of using static pressure to transport fluid out of the limbs. This helps flush out lactic acid and recirculate blood flow in your legs and arms. This pulsing action more effectively mimics the muscle pump of the legs and arms, greatly enhancing the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs after a workout.
We offer three different body part attachments. If you’re starting a running or walking program, our boots will help decrease muscle soreness in your legs so you can get back on your feet and reach your fitness goals. Our upper body attach- ments for shoulders and arms will help you minimize aches and pains attributed with strength training, swimming or any racquet sports. Beginning a new physical activity can take a toll on our lower backs. Our mid-body attachment for hips, lower back and buttocks offers pulsing relief in areas that are often hard to treat.
Imagine Float offers all three compression attachments under one roof making it convenient and easy to take care of your aches and pains so you can continue blazing your path to your fitness and health goals. If your find that your daily movement is impaired due to muscle pain and soreness, con- sider a 30-minute compression therapy for immediate relief. Your body and your mind will reap the benefits.
Imagine Float can be found at 290 West Main Street/Route 44 (next to the Perfect Toy) in Avon, CT. For more information, go to
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e all know there are so many ways to lose weight. There are diets: keto, paleo, low carb, high fat; cleanses; hypnosis; weight watchers; and countless
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