Cholesterol and triglycerides in Grenoble: the perspective of Chinese medicine

A blood test that drifts, without symptoms: high cholesterol sets in silently. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is read as an accumulation of Dampness and Phlegm in the vessels — a congestion of the ground.

Why cholesterol? The perspective of Chinese medicine

In TCM, a weak Spleen transforms food poorly: Dampness and Phlegm form and circulate in the Blood, clogging the vessels. It is the same logic as being overweight or bloating. The strategy: strengthen the Spleen, drain the Dampness, restore circulation.

Two patterns frequently seen in practice

Spleen deficiency with Dampness

Overweight, bloating, fatigability, heavy limbs, thick tongue.

**Tongue**: swollen, greasy coating · **Pulse**: slippery, weak

Blood and Phlegm stagnation (vascular ground)

Sensation of heaviness, dull complexion, fatigue, sometimes breathlessness on exertion.

**Tongue**: purple or violaceous spots · **Pulse**: deep, knotted

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Acupuncture

Points that strengthen the Spleen, drain the Dampness and restore circulation.

Dietetics

Reduce saturated fats, sugar, alcohol; favour vegetables, wholegrains, fish, pulses.

Lifestyle

Regular physical activity, sleep, stress management; medical follow-up of the lipid profile and cardiovascular risk.

The acupuncture points most often used for this complaint: RM12, E40, RT9, SP10.

The combined approach of sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble

Traditional Chinese medicine and sophrology complement each other: the first acts on the body's energetic balance, the second on the nervous system and stress management. Combining the two makes it possible to treat the ground — the one that sustains the symptom — and the emotional state that accompanies it. In Grenoble, at the Centre Équilibre, this combined approach is built session after session, according to your profile.

Frequently asked questions

Does TCM lower cholesterol?

It supports the metabolic ground. Medical follow-up (assessment, cardiovascular risk) remains the reference, with or without treatment.

Why do I have no symptoms?

It is a silent accumulation: in TCM, a Dampness that clogs without making itself felt.

Do I need a statin?

That is a medical decision based on your overall risk. TCM does not replace it.

Learn more

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**Ghislaine Morin**, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and sophrologist, welcomes you at 29 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble. Book on 06 24 90 04 98 or online at https://calendly.com/centre-equilibre-sophrologie

Ghislaine Morin's website in Grenoble : www.sophrologue-grenoble.fr/medecine-chinoise-a-grenoble-38000-38100