The Return of the Hunger Monster
As long as you take your weekly GLP-1 injection, it’s easy to say no to sweets and unhealthy snacks. After all, the medication completely suppresses cravings in the brain. But as soon as you skip a dose, switch to a lower dose, or decide to stop, the hunger monster returns more aggressively than ever. Extreme sugar cravings are the number one reason why patients quickly regain the weight they’ve lost. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this specific craving for sweets arises from an extreme Spleen Qi Deficiency combined with Stomach Heat. The weakened Spleen desperately craves quick energy (sweet is the taste associated with the Spleen), while the Heat in the Stomach immediately burns the little food there is, leading to an insatiable, gnawing feeling of hunger.
Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels with Huang Lian and Spleen Tonics
Our GLP-1 herbal formula is your strongest line of defense against this sugar addiction. The herb Huang Lian (rich in berberine) is crucial for clearing “Heat” from the stomach and ruthlessly stabilizing blood sugar levels. By smoothing out insulin spikes, the biological craving for fast sugars disappears. To address the underlying cause, we must thoroughly nourish the Spleen so that it no longer frantically craves sugar. The combination of Shan Yao (Wild Yam), Bai Zhu, and Zhi Gan Cao (licorice) nourishes Spleen Yin and Qi in a deep, gentle way. The sweet, earthy taste of these herbs also satisfies the body’s energetic needs, causing the external craving for processed sweets to decrease drastically and naturally.
ZHEN-B005 and Alpha-Lipoic Acid to Combat Cravings
Did you know that certain harmful bacteria in your gut actually secrete substances that tell your brain to eat sugar? By resetting your gut flora with Phlegm damp support probiotics, you literally starve the bacteria that demand sugar and stimulate the bacterial strains that thrive on fiber. In addition to this probiotic approach, we recommend the orthomolecular use of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ZHEN-M020) or Chromium (ZHEN-M109). These minerals and antioxidants are masters at regulating blood glucose. A stable protein level is also essential; Amino Acids (ZHEN-M105) keep you feeling full for a long time without causing insulin spikes. Stay in control of your own appetite, even without injections