Acupuncture weight loss is a new field in a way. Although acupuncture itself is ancient, it does not have a long history of being used for weight control purposes. Only modern living has brought obesity to a level that has seen both medical practitioners and patients searching for a cure for weight loss. Hence, the birth of acupuncture weight loss research.
Acupuncture weight loss techniques have been researched since 1998 in China, where the influx of Western foods has seen the population ballooning.
Acupuncture weight loss techniques boots the endocrine and digestive systems of the patient, resulting in better digestion and making the patient feel fuller faster. With the combination of needles and herbal therapies, the patient?s goal of losing weight is almost assured.
Some acupuncture weight loss meridian points are the stomach, spleen and kidney. The mouth, lung and thyroid are other points used for treatment. All treatments are customized for the patients as they have different needs and their bodies are also different.
There is a treatment available in the West based on theories of ear acupuncture weight loss. It is often marketed as 'Weight Control Ear Staples.' These are not advised since this treatment not only disregards 90% of the full treatment, but may also cause infections and damage the ear cartilage. Acupuncture weight loss is a slow, somewhat holistic treatment and cannot be emulated simply by clipping things to one's ears. Hence, it would be prudent to disregard this ear acupuncture weight loss technique.
Many patients undergoing an acupuncture weight loss program only report great results in about a year. Note that an acupuncture weight loss program does not require a focus on diet and exercise. The key is to make the patient feel full faster, and thus eating less. Willpower or spending hours at the gym is not necessary. On the other hand, Western practitioners will require the patient to follow a diet and exercise program. This takes a lot of effort for the patient to follow.
While on the acupuncture weight loss treatment, patients should ideally make time for two or more treatments per week. These treatments involve the placing of needles, as well as application of gentle electrical currents. Afterwards, the patient is advised to take herbal mixtures to aid the removal of toxins and strengthen the flow of qi. The first part of the program involves slow and gentle weight loss. Ear acupuncture weight loss practices may be used at this time in the form of herbal seeds attached to the ear.
The latter part of the acupuncture weight loss process involves stabilizing the client and slowly bringing back into the diet things that may have been eliminated during the treatment. The idea is to maintain the new weight while allowing the client to enjoy a normal diet.
In conclusion, if you have difficulty in losing weight, then an acupuncture weight loss program may just be the safe and natural solution for you!
