Metabolic Syndrome (adjunctive care)
Also known as: metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance cluster, central obesity with high blood pressure
Metabolic syndrome is the cluster of central weight gain, raised blood pressure, raised blood fats and raised blood sugar that multiplies heart and diabetes risk. Reversal comes from weight, diet, activity and treating each component medically. Chinese medicine sees spleen deficiency with damp and phlegm as the core pattern, often complicated by liver constraint or kidney deficiency.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Target a modest, steady weight loss of 5–10% — it improves every component.
- •Move most days and break up sitting time.
- •Keep prescribed blood-pressure and sugar treatment going; herbs are an add-on.
- •Annual checks of blood pressure, lipids and HbA1c through your GP.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Do not use harsh purgative or diuretic formulas for weight loss.[]
- •Coordinate all herbs with prescribed metabolic medicines.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review every 8–12 weeks: weight and waist, blood pressure, HbA1c and lipids. Adjust the pattern prescription as the picture shifts.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- Victorian Government · 2024
- NICE · 2023
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.