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How Acupuncture Helps With Weight Loss

June 28, 2016/1 Comment/in Chiropractic Blog /by Dr. Kent Ferguson

Acupuncture is an ancient Asian technique that involves stimulating pressure points on the body using extremely thin needles. Acupuncture has been gaining in popularity throughout the world and is now even recommended by many mainstream medical professionals. While acupuncture is most commonly used for pain relief, it can also help people who want to lose weight.

How Acupuncture Assists With Weight Loss

Weight loss involves many factors, including your genetics, your eating habits and your level of activity. Your metabolism and hormonal activity also plays a part when it comes to your weight. Stimulating the right acupuncture points can have a beneficial effect on your metabolism. Acupuncture also releases endorphins, which helps you relax produces feelings of well being. This can make it easier to resist the temptation to eat fattening foods.

Typical Acupuncture Treatment for Weight Loss

An acupuncturist might insert needles that stimulate meridians affecting the stomach and digestive system. The ear is also frequently used in acupuncture. There are points on the ear that are related to both appetite and metabolism. Stimulating these points may help reduce your appetite while speeding up your metabolism. An acupuncturist who practices Chinese or other types of Asian medicine may also suggest certain herbs to aid with weight loss to complement the acupuncture treatments.

Acupuncture Must be Combined With Diet and Exercise

While acupuncture can assist with weight loss, it’s not a solution that will work all by itself. It’s also necessary to reduce your caloric intake and get regular exercise. Acupuncture, however, can make these tasks easier by reducing stress, stimulating your metabolism and helping to control your appetite. A good acupuncturist will suggest lifestyle changes to help you reach your weight loss goals.

Mainstream medicine is just beginning to understand the benefits of acupuncture for many health conditions. When used in conjunction with other methods, acupuncture can be an effective tool in your weight loss program. Acupuncture is a safe modality that has no dangerous side effects.

To learn more about how acupuncture can help with weight loss or to book a session, call Oliver Chiropractic Wellness Clinic at  780-455-2112.

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  1. Brightrs
    Brightrs says:
    December 22, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    Wow, this was such a great post! I really appreciate how you took a nuanced approach to the topic and presented it in a way that was both insightful and easy to digest. Your writing style is engaging, and I found myself drawn into every word. The examples you provided were incredibly helpful in clarifying your points, and I think that’s what really made this post stand out. It’s clear that you put a lot of thought into your writing, and I’m excited to see more. Keep up the excellent work—looking forward to your next post!

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