According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the main causes of obesity are internal factors such as dampness, phlegm-dampness and qi stagnation, and external factors such as improper diet and insufficient exercise. Therefore, the method of obesity should be comprehensive treatment, including TCM conditioning, diet control and moderate exercise. Relying solely on western medicine to lose weight is not a long-term effective and healthy method.

Western medicine can reduce weight by suppressing appetite, accelerating metabolism and limiting fat absorption, but these drugs usually have many side effects, such as heart disease, hypertension, liver damage and so on. Especially for people with heavy weight, these side effects are more likely to appear. In addition, some diet pills still have the problem of abuse, and long-term use will cause more serious harm to the body.

Therefore, it is not a wise choice for people with heavy weight to rely solely on western medicine to lose weight. It is more important to adopt healthy diet and exercise habits, combined with traditional Chinese medicine to lose weight. Traditional Chinese medicine can reduce weight by improving internal environment and regulating metabolism, with relatively small side effects, which is more suitable for obese people.