Acupuncture Can Help You To Lose Weight
03.07.10
Ear acupuncture is often selected chosen for weight loss, not because it is the only way to do it, but that it is an easier method. Ear acupuncture is the manipulation of points on the ear to affect general good health and to control addictions and cravings. There have been a small number studies that support ear acupuncture as a treatment for obesity. The most recent study was published in 2003 in Medical Acupuncture. The studies found that ear acupuncture can help when combined with a 2,000 calorie a day diet and 15 minutes of daily walking.
It has also been proven to be especially effective, at least in the correction of certain issues that lead to overeating. It is another tool in the collection of the Eastern practitioner to deal with this increasingly common problem. There are without a doubt health risks associated with obesity, and the psychological implications are vital to a sense of well being also.
Acupuncture by itself will not cause you to lose weight. You will still need to eat healthily and exercise also to lose weight. However people who use acupuncture as a support system report that it is indeed useful in supporting their weight loss efforts, making the process easier. You may need to have weekly acupuncture for weight loss to feel the effects, or you may only need treatments every other week. How often you need acupuncture will depend on your individual nature and how much emotional factors are playing into your weight condition.
Acupuncture helps to suppress your appetite and increase self control. Acupuncture affects weight loss by reducing the feelings of anxiety, depression and anger. By helping you relax and gain control of your emotions, practitioners believe acupuncture for weight loss helps you gain control of your eating habits. This increased control empowers you to have the self control and will to eat healthier foods in healthier proportions.
Ear Stapling
Ear stapling is a nontraditional method that uses long term stimulation of auricular acupuncture points by placing a staple in them. If you’re interested in trying it for weight loss, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of seeking out a certified acupuncturist. But there’s a lot more to normalizing weight than just having a staple put in your ear.