Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the 5A?

          "A" stands for "Avenue" in this weight management program. The First Avenue is TCM eating habit; the Second Avenue is TCM sleep and meditation; the Third Avenue is TCM physical exercises; the Fourth Avenue is Acupuncture & Acupressure; the fifth avenue is TCM herbs.

• Who can benefit from this program?

          Anyone who is overweight or obese. Even those who do not struggle with weight issues could get health benefits from this program.

• What are the possible medical consequences of obesity?

a)     Psychosocial function.

b)     Sleep apnea.

c)     Diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, connective tissue, and skin.

d)     Diseases associated with hyper secretion from enlarged fat cell.

e)     Diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, and the metabolic syndrome.

f)     Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

g)    Gallbladder disease.

h)    Hypertension.

i)     Heart disease.

j)     Cancer.

k)    Endocrine changes.