POST PREGNANCY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
You've given birth. You're exhausted, but you've got a beautiful baby who needs your attention and love. And you're feeling… not yourself. Probably because your metabolism is shot to hell, and you're trying to nurse and/or pump every two hours (and not sleeping much).
But there's good news! You can turn things around with Dr Wu's Chinese acupuncture and herbs. We can help you get back that body you had before pregnancy—or even better. We'll help you get back on track so you can feel amazing again.
Our program is designed for women like you: busy moms who have just had a baby and need help getting back into shape ASAP. You don't have time to waste doing things on your own, so we'll keep it simple with Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbs that will raise your metabolism rate while also helping to balance hormones and reduce stress levels.
With over 30 years of experience helping mothers regain their health after pregnancy, Dr Wu has developed an effective program that can help you reclaim your post-pregnancy body. And while some people think that acupuncture is only effective for pain relief and other physical ailments, it actually works by raising metabolism rate through needle acupuncture and moxibustion (burning herbs and providing a heating therapy via the steam from them). The best time for you to take up this program is 1-3 months after delivery when you are not breastfeeding. Or start as soon as you stop breastfeeding. The earlier the better, if you are breastfeeding (with acupuncture only).
Dr Wu's Chinese acupuncture and herbs can help you restore your chi balance so that you can raise your metabolic rate naturally, recover from birthmarks, saggy belly, and regain your energy. We know that giving birth is a big deal—it's not something you just bounce back from in a week or two!
Our program is designed with three points in mind: acupuncture for chi balance, a nutrition program tailored for new mothers (no crazy diets), and no heavy exercise until you're ready. It's time to feel young and beautiful again—let us help!
During pregnancy, your metabolism increases three to four times more than usual—to provide energy for you and the baby.
For some women, their metabolism wears out and shows as diabetes during pregnancy. Diabetes comes down after delivery so that the body doesn’t need to work so hard anymore—but most women with diabetes during pregnancy will develop it again later on in life
In parts of India and China, postpartum women are encouraged to rest in bed while eating special dishes designed to strengthen the body after childbirth.
It can be difficult to obtain such benefits in the United States, but there are still companies that provide post-pregnancy food packages for a monthly fee of $3000 in the Bay area.
However, everyone's body is different. In addition to following a good nutrition plan, you will want to consider getting some personalized treatment — like post-pregnancy weight loss or even just to regain the shape your had before pregnancy.
The Metabolism Enhancement Program
From a Chinese medicine perspective, checking your belly is a reliable way to determine your metabolism.
A cold belly can indicate poor circulation & low metabolism—Qi stagnation.
Someone with a very soft or weak abdomen, such as seniors in their 80s and older and post-pregnancy women ,may have low "Qi" flow.
An unusually large belly can be a sign that your body is overwhelmed by its own metabolic process- or “Qi” - and has become congested.
With low metabolism, the Qi is weak and inefficient. Patients with this condition report feeling tired; having poor digestion; not being able to lose weight even while eating less. Chinese medicine calls this 'spleen deficiency.'
In addition to your metabolism rate, the amount of sleep and quality of sleep are both essential for diabetics. During sleep, most of the brain is inactive—around 70% of neurons are resting. Heart and lung rates naturally slow down around 40%, while bodily limbs remain immobile.
The organs in your abdominal region— such as the liver and kidneys, which are responsible for a number of key bodily functions— then receive sufficient blood flow.
If you are tired during the day or your sleep is disturbed, it may be an indication that your metabolism isn't working well due to a lack of blood flow during sleep and not enough time for metabolism.
That’s why we recommend that sleep time and quality are important for your metabolism.
We have found that, on average, people who wear Fitbit watches and get at least 1.5 hours of deep sleep each night are healthier than others.
If a patient falls asleep after the first visit, we know it's a good case and that treatments will begin to show effectiveness within three-to-five visits. More urination, bowel movements and flatulence (farting) are common during treatment.
This indicates improved circulation for the belly, and more regular gut movement. Then very soon—within days or weeks —patients will report better energy levels and digestive health. Some people even feel hungrier but lose weight because metabolism rates have increased. In fact, your metabolism can fluctuate by as much as 40% during the course of a lifetime.
The Metabolism Enhancement Program works by increasing the circulation through heating therapies, such as Moxa and Acupuncture. This is specially focused in your belly area, the epicentre of body metabolism. Increased heat to the belly will increase blood flow, thereby boosting metabolism.
As people age, their metabolism slows down naturally. Today's overwhelmed and overstressed populations are especially likely to experience this effect prematurely due to bad dietary habits.
Chinese medicine is the only form of treatment that increases metabolic rates which is different from all diabetes programs on the market. And moxibustion—burning mugwort over acupuncture points—is a key element in this therapy, which has been practiced for more than 3,000 years.
For a faster result, join our Diet and Nutrition classes, Sleep/Insomnia classes, and Exercise/Stress Relief classes as part of the program. You are welcome to attend any time—and your spouse or partner is also invited at no additional charge!
