Carrying extra weight raises the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver, joint pain and sleep apnoea. Lasting weight loss comes from changes to eating and activity, often with support. There is no herb or needle that melts fat.
What works
- Eating less, with more vegetables, protein and whole grains and fewer sugary drinks and snacks
- At least 150 minutes of exercise a week, plus strength training
- Sleep and stress management
- Medical review for thyroid, PCOS, medicines and mood
- Prescription treatments or surgery for some people, under a doctor
What The Tole can offer
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be offered as support for digestion, cravings, stress and sleep while you make lifestyle changes. We do not claim to reduce fat or guarantee weight loss.
Please be careful with slimming teas and herbal products sold online. Some contain hidden drugs, stimulants or laxatives that have caused serious harm. We do not sell slimming products.
Acupuncture and herbal treatment at The Tole
At The Tole, treatment combines neuro acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, in the way developed by our founder, Dato’ Leong Hong Tole. Master Tole is the founder of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder, and the treatment is based on his own technique and on the family’s ancestral formulas. His team reviews your history and any medical reports, then recommends acupuncture, herbal preparations, or both. Herbs are prepared for the individual, using natural herbs.
Treatment at The Tole is used together with your medical treatment, to support your recovery. We never ask anyone to stop the care their doctor has advised.
You can walk in during opening hours without an appointment. If you live far away, email your medical reports and we will advise you on herbs and, where suitable, an intensive course of acupuncture. Herbs can be couriered to any country, usually in 3 to 5 working days. See herbs by post.
Please consult before you buy. Before you purchase any TheTole herbs, including TheTole neuro brain powder, we recommend consulting Dato’ Tole or his team first, so that you receive the correct prescription for your condition.
What to expect at your first visit
- Walk in or message us. No appointment is needed during opening hours. You can also send a WhatsApp message first.
- Tell us your story. The Master’s team asks about your symptoms and history, and looks at any reports you bring.
- Agree a plan. They recommend neuro acupuncture, herbal medicine, or both, and explain what to expect.
- Follow up. If you take herbs, we ask you to update us on your progress by email.
Why people choose The Tole
- Founded by Dato’ Master Leong Hong Tole, creator of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder
- A family practice, now in its fourth generation, in Kuala Lumpur since 1992
- Officially opened by the Health Minister on 31 January 1993
- Herbal formulas prepared for each patient, using natural herbs
- Walk-ins welcome, and herbs couriered to any country
Common questions
Can acupuncture help me lose weight?
Some small studies show modest effects, but the quality is poor. It cannot replace diet and exercise.
Are slimming herbs safe?
Many products are not. Several have been found to contain undeclared drugs.
Why can’t I lose weight?
Thyroid problems, PCOS, medicines, poor sleep and stress can all play a part. A doctor can check.
See a doctor first if
- Rapid unintended weight gain or loss
- Breathlessness, swelling or chest pain
- Symptoms of diabetes such as thirst and frequent urination
- Before using any slimming product, particularly with medicines
Ready to talk to us?
Message us on WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours. No appointment is needed.
Traditional Chinese medicine is offered as a complement to, not a replacement for, medical care. Used together with your doctor’s treatment, it aims to support your recovery. Responses vary from person to person, and no particular result can be promised. Please keep your doctor informed about any herbs or treatments you use.