Q I'm 54, and as I've gained weight my blood pressure and cholesterol have risen together, and my knees hurt too. If I just lose weight, will these improve too?
A Yes, reducing visceral fat often improves blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and knee strain together. However, osteoporosis prevention must also be addressed, so an approach that protects muscle and bone while losing weight is important.
Detailed Answer
Menopausal weight gain also raises the risk of high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and diabetes together, and increases strain on joints like the knees. Reducing visceral fat generally improves these numbers together. At the same time, bone density drops rapidly during this period, so strength training, protein, and calcium management to protect bone and muscle should be done alongside.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang views the numbers that rose along with weight as a result of suppressed circulation and metabolism causing excess to accumulate. Clearing accumulated excess and opening up suppressed circulation to revive metabolism creates a flow where weight and lab values decrease together. We proceed while protecting bone and muscle, helping overall menopausal health improve together.
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