Objective

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To observe the clinical efficacy of meridian sinew manipulation releasing technique combined with heat-sensitive moxibustion for simple obesity.

Methods

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Twenty-nine patients with simple obesity were selected

on the basis of the conventional treatment

the patients were treated with meridian sinew manipulation releasing technique on the affected meridian sinews in the abdomen and lower limbs

about 30 min a time. After releasing

using the moxibustion sensation localization method in the abdominal regions with high heat-sensitivity frequency (including acupoints such as Zhongwan [CV12]

Tianshu [ST25]

Qihai [CV6]

Guanyuan [CV4])

2 heat-sensitive acupoints were selected for moxibustion and moxibustion was applied at each acupoint for 40 min

or until the heat-sensitive moxibustion sensation disappeared. The patients were treated once every other day for a total of 20 times. The weight

body mass index (BMI)

body fat rate

waist circumference and hip circumference of the patients before and after treatment were observed

and the clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment.

Results

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After treatment

the weight

BMI

body fat rate

waist circumference and hip circumference of the patients were decreased compared with those before treatment (

P

<

0.05). The total effective rate was 93.1% (27/29).

Conclusion

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Meridian sinew manipulation releasing technique combined with heat-sensitive moxibustion can effectively treat simple obesity

the treatment from the perspective of meridian sinews provides a new idea and plan for simple obesity.