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Acupuncture and Weight Loss


Acupuncture and Weight Loss There are plenty of people who are overweight. For those who are obese, perhaps surgery is the best option, but for those who can not, you can try to see if acupuncture can help remove excess weight. Acupuncture is a form of holistic health care that uses needles to help treat a patient. Unlike the cartoon where the balloon will pop and all the air is shut off, the needles are inserted into the vital points stimulate the body to release endorphins, helping the person to control your appetite. But before the needles are inserted, the specialist will first ask the patient some questions and perform an examination. 
 This is necessary to understand the main cause of overweight person. Part of the review is to help the acupuncturist figure out where the needles are inserted. Your pulse will give the person an idea of your overall energy and overall health of your stomach. You also need to open your mouth and show your tongue to check for cracks, peeling or swollen stomach area, offering clues to why you are overweight. Once he or she knows the reason, this is the time that the needles are inserted into different body parts. One way is called the multi-targeted approach is designed to reduce body weight by increasing the output of the pituitary gland. The areas where the needles are inserted in the ear and are in two of the three points of the body. These areas could also include the mouth, stomach, lung, endocrine system, spleen, kidney or thyroid. During the initial treatment, the points "Four Gate" would be used to circulate energy throughout the body. It is also possible that electro simulation also be conducted to increase endorphin release and stimulate metabolism. These needles are kept in place for 30-45 minutes depending on the amount of support needed. These are then removed and replaced with ear tacs with adhesives to ensure they are in the same place as the needles. These TAC ear function by applying mild pressure whenever he or she feels hungry. Soft release endorphins occurs and helps the patient relax making it possible to use your willpower and resist the temptation to eat. The patient will also have to reduce cravings for certain foods by reducing the intake. Some studies suggest that this may also lower insulin levels or lipid levels in blood. The best part about acupuncture is that there is no possibility of harmful and addictive side effects to occur. The patient will need to return for regular treatment and have to pay attention to your diet and exercising regularly as needles can only do so much to control their weight. The number of treatments for someone who is overweight varies depending on the amount of pounds you want to lose, how fast they want to lose him and his commitment to continue with the plan. The average patient on the other hand who wants to lose 5-10 pounds has come for treatment every three days or twice a week and then once this is accomplished, once every two weeks. It is up to the person until the treatment, showing that acupuncture can help you lose weight will take place.