Acupuncture – Weight loss through the magic of acupuncture
Acupuncture is a Chinese treatment. It is done by utilizing acupuncture points within the body. The treatment has also been known to be quite effective for weight loss in the body. In fact, acupuncture can be referred to as one of the most popular natural weight loss methods.
One of the main reasons for weight gain is binge eating; that is, overeating, most of the time. This translates into increased levels of stress, anxiety and frustration. Acupuncture can be quite effective in losing excess weight in the body.
During this treatment, needles are inserted into acupuncture points in a way that stimulates the release of the body’s natural pain-relieving hormone known as endorphin. This hormone has a very calming and revitalizing effect on the human body.
When using acupuncture for weight loss, the practitioner would opt for certain treatment points. This will depend on the diagnosed problem of the patient.
Once these points are chosen, the needles are inserted into these points. These inserted needles are supposed to stay in position for about half an hour to forty minutes each session and are then removed.
Ear acupuncture points are usually replaced with ear tacks or staples. Thereafter, an adhesive is secured onto these. Ear tacks or staples are usually placed exactly where the needle was. These should continue with the treatment between sessions.
Whenever the patient has food cravings between meals or for no reason at all, gentle pressure is applied to the ear staples by alternately rubbing them backwards for about twenty seconds. Ultimately, this results in the release of mild endorphins, relaxing patients to control food cravings.
The endorphin hormone tends to design a conducive psychological and physiological environment to overcome any kind of temptation to eat unnecessarily. The earmuffs are removed after three days. The frequency of acupuncture weight loss treatment depends on the goals of the patient. In order to lose weight in a short period of time, the treatment should be taken with a good frequency.
For example, you can easily start one treatment session a day, then every other day, twice a week, and finally a booster treatment once you gain your ideal weight.
The acupuncture technique for weight loss is safe and has no side effects.
Here are some of the common points chosen by an experienced acupuncturist to help the patient lose weight effectively in a short period of time and safely.
a) Thyroid:
To slow down the metabolism
b) Mouth:
Impulsive eater and chain smoker.
c) Stomach:
Obese
d) Spleen:
Hormone and sugar imbalances
e) Senmen:
Loneliness, frustration, and psychology overlap anxiety.
f) Endocrine:
Ability to gain weight due to water retention.
g) Lungs:
food addicts
There are long-term benefits to choosing acupuncture without side effects.
One may also need to make some lifestyle changes and alter eating habits along with acupuncture treatment.
