Drinking tea to lose weight is a common way to lose weight through diet, and there are many types of tea drinks, including scented tea, Chinese herbal tea, etc., and of course there are commercially available weight loss teas, and commercially available weight loss teas Not recommended for consumption. Among various tea drinks, traditional Chinese medicine slimming tea is at least higher in safety. So which traditional Chinese medicine slimming tea is effective? How to make homemade traditional Chinese medicine slimming tea?
1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Slimming Tea
1. Hawthorn and Motherwort black tea: eliminate cellulite and remove swelling
Ingredients: 3-5 hawthorn fruits, 1 coin of motherwort, 1 black tea bag.
Method: Wash the hawthorn fruit and motherwort and peel into small pieces, then add 500c.c tea bag. Boil boiling water until the tea color turns red, add hawthorn and motherwort, cover the cup, simmer for about 5 minutes and drink.
Efficacy: Hawthorn relieves greasiness and aids digestion, can lower cholesterol, and motherwort relieves water and swelling, and eliminates excess water in the lower limbs; suitable for those who socialize a lot, exercise little, and have edema in the lower abdomen or calf.
Reminder: Hawthorn and motherwort will promote gastrointestinal motility and should not be consumed on an empty stomach to avoid irritating the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Tangerine peel, black plum and Pu'er: relieve swelling and relieve greasiness
Ingredients: 3-5 pieces of tangerine peel, 1 black plum, 1 Hangju Pu'er tea bag.
Method: Wash the tangerine peel and ebony plums, peel the tangerine peel into small pieces, cut or flatten the ebony plums, add 500c.c to the tea bag. Boil boiling water until the brown color turns yellow, then add tangerine peel and black plum, cover it, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
Efficacy: Tangerine peel promotes digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, helps relieve abdominal pain, and relieves bloating. Black plum and tangerine peel are acidic, which can promote saliva secretion, help quench thirst, and improve dryness of the mouth and nose.
Reminder: It is not suitable to drink on an empty stomach. For those who usually have excessive gastric acid secretion, the limit is 1 cup to avoid abdominal pain after drinking too much.
3. Hawthorn, tangerine peel and cassia seeds: lower blood lipids
Ingredients: 10 grams of cassia seeds, 6 grams each of hawthorn and tangerine peel, 2 slices of licorice.
Method: Wash the tangerine peel and hawthorn, peel into small pieces, add 500c.c to the tea bag. Boil boiling water, then add tangerine peel and hawthorn and simmer for about 5 minutes before drinking.
Efficacy: Cassia seed can relieve constipation, hawthorn can help lower blood lipids and aid digestion, tangerine peel can eliminate abdominal bloating, and licorice can sweeten tea and protect the stomach.
Reminder: It is not suitable for people with weak gastrointestinal function and prone to diarrhea.
4. Lotus leaf and Alisma drink: eliminate edema
Ingredients: 6 grams each of lotus leaf and Alisma, 3 grams each of Polygonum multiflorum and Salvia miltiorrhiza.
Efficacy: Lotus leaf and Alisma can help reduce swelling and water metabolism, Polygonum multiflorum can help remove grease, and Salvia miltiorrhiza can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
Method: After washing the medicinal materials, add 500c.c. Throw away the boiling water and drink.
Reminder: It is not suitable for people with weak gastrointestinal function, stomach pain and gastroesophageal reflux.
5. Cassia seed drink: laxative and flatulent
Ingredients: 6 grams of cassia seed, hemp seeds, green tea, 3 grams of mint, and 3 grams of malt.
Efficacy: Cassia seeds and hemp seeds have a laxative effect, green tea removes oil and relieves greasiness, mint dispels wind, clears away heat and reduces internal heat, and malt helps eliminate flatulence.
Method: Stir-fry cassia seeds over low heat until the aroma overflows, take out and let cool. Put all the medicinal materials into the cup and add 500c.c. Soak in boiling water for 3-5 minutes before drinking.
Reminder: It is not suitable for people with weak gastrointestinal function and prone to diarrhea.
2. Effective ways to exercise and lose weight
1. Quadrilateral running
Use 4 objects to form a quadrilateral, with a distance of 15 meters between adjacent objects. Quickly run from the left corner of the baseline to the top left corner. Run sideways to the top corner of the right side, crossing your left leg in front of your right leg, and repeat this action with the other leg. Run backwards to the right corner of the baseline, then quickly run back to the left corner of the baseline. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat 4 times.
2. Slant deadlift
Find a heavy stone or fill your backpack with a water bottle. Place it next to your left foot. Stretch your glutes and bend your right knee. Lift the weight with both hands to about arm height, then lower it to your right side. 7 reps on each side, then rest for 1 minute.
3. Single-leg squat
Lift your right leg so that your knee is straight, perpendicular to your abdomen, and use a bench for support. Bend your left knee until your thigh is close to the floor. Stay for a moment, then straighten your knees, do 10 times on each side, and then rest for 45 seconds.
4. Pull up the railing
Find a waist-high crossbar or fence. Hang with straight arms shoulder-width apart.
Your body should be in a diagonal shape, with your weight on your heels. Pull your chest toward the bar, keeping your body tight. Lower your body once your chest touches the bar. Do 12 reps, then rest for 1 minute.
5. Pendulum Rocking
Lie on your back, spread your arms, bring your legs together, and lift your legs until your feet are directly above your hips. Half curl up on your stomach, supported by your head and shoulders. Slowly swing your legs to the left side. Hold for a moment, then return to center and repeat on the right side. Do 8 reps on each side.
6. Circle push-ups
Do a push-up. Circle your right arm so it's perpendicular to the ground as you return to the starting position. Stay for a moment, lower your body, and repeat to the other side. Do 7 times on each side, rest for 30 seconds.
7. Tricep push-ups
Place your hands together on the edge of the bench, with your body at a 45-degree angle to the ground. Keep your arms straight, but don't straighten your elbow joints. Lower your body closer to the stool and return to the starting position. Do 12 reps, then do push-ups around the opposite muscle.
8. Heel raise
Stand on the edge of the step with the toes of your right foot. The step should be at least 15 cm high. Wrap your left foot behind your right knee. Bend your ankles and lower your heels, taking care not to touch the floor. Then raise your body and return to the original position. Do 10 reps on each leg, then rest for 45 seconds.
9. Holding a towel
Wrap a towel around your right foot and hold the corner of the towel with your right hand. Palms facing the body. Bend the towel toward your shoulders with constant tension. Hold this position with each arm for 30 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds.
10. Marching lunges
Make a 20-meter mark. Lift your toes, always using your toes, step forward with your left leg 1 meter to the right of your body, and lower your body until your left leg is bent to 90 degrees. Repeat with the opposite leg until you reach the 20-meter mark. Then raise your heels and do opposite muscle exercises.
Although exercise to lose weight is tiring, it is the healthiest and most effective way to lose weight. It requires everyone to devote time and energy to persist. As long as you are determined, the weight loss plan will be more effective.