Which woman doesn't love beauty? Maintaining a slim and graceful figure is a dream for women throughout history and across cultures, including our ancestors. Traditional Chinese weight loss methods, perhaps more suited to our specific circumstances, are more effective. Ditch the imported Western methods and try these Chinese folk weight loss "treasures"! Let's take a look!
1. Peach Blossom Weight Loss
In ancient Chinese history, Yang Guifei, the concubine of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, was plump, while Zhao Feiyan, the empress of Emperor Cheng of Han, was slender. Both were famous beauties, hence the saying "Yang's plumpness and Zhao's slenderness." However, being too plump or too thin is undesirable. Excessive weight not only makes one lack a graceful figure but also affects health, making weight loss necessary. Legend has it that Yang Guifei used a single ingredient, peach blossoms, for weight loss, a very simple method. Steep 10 grams of Sichuan peach blossoms in water and drink it regularly; it not only helps with weight loss but also makes the complexion white and rosy—truly an excellent weight-loss remedy! Li Shizhen noted that this formula is recorded in *Zhouhou Fang* and *Qianjin Yaofang*, both indicating its ability to "slim the waist," suggesting a downward draining effect and rapid bowel movement. It is effective and harmless in treating edema, bloating, and constipation in people with excess qi (accumulated fluid). This demonstrates that peach blossoms have the effect of reducing water retention and aiding weight loss.
2. Using a towel for exercise and weight loss
First, soak a towel in cold water (tap water), wring out most of the water, and then rub it in sequence on the upper limbs, lower limbs, waist, back, neck, abdomen, and chest, rubbing each area 10-20 times. Repeatedly soak the towel during the rubbing process to maintain a certain low temperature and humidity.
Expert Recommendation: A Quick and Effective Method Suitable for All Women
Cold water can burn off most of the body's heat energy. Heat energy is converted from sugar and fat in the body, so consuming a lot of heat energy—that is, burning sugar and fat—promotes their metabolism and can help improve skin complexion. It's a great weight loss trick! However, it's important to be careful, especially in winter!
