Q Is childhood obesity related to precocious puberty?
A Spleen-Stomach Dampness-Heat and accumulation of Phlegm-Fluid (담음) can increase body fat and stimulate sex hormone secretion.
Detailed Answer
Childhood obesity in Korean medicine is understood as a state where Spleen-Stomach Dampness-Heat and an accumulation of Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮) block energy metabolism, causing fat to accumulate. Because adipose tissue directly produces estrogen, childhood obesity is a major risk factor for precocious puberty.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we focus on restoring Spleen-Stomach function to reduce Dampness-Heat and Phlegm-Fluid. The goal is not rapid weight loss but rather improving body composition while maintaining a healthy growth rate.
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