Weight Loss Through Acupuncture

Citizens of the United States today are heavier than they have ever been at any other point in history, as a result, weight loss is a large concern for many. Nearly two thirds of American’s are considered overweight and just over twenty percent of the country are considered to be obese making the US one of the most overweight countries in the world.

As a result, the cost of treating the side effects associated with obesity have skyrocketed. With 2016 estimates showing an economic impact of 1.6 trillion dollars, it’s about time that American’s begin addressing this growing problem. There is no doubt that traditional treatments like diet and exercise are extremely effective at reversing the effects of obesity, but both require adhering to strict regimes and making large scale modifications to your everyday life. Although beneficial in the long run, these exercise and diet plans can be difficult to implement and make a part of your daily schedule.

Acupuncture, is not a replacement to diet and exercise, but can be a great way of addressing the root causes of your obesity, while not being too intrusive to your day to day life. As diet and exercise work to physically alter your body’s composition, acupuncture helps realign the body’s energy pathways to address the mental aspect of obesity. Overeating and lack of exercise are textbook responses to external stress in life. Be it education, work, or family life, stress can come in many shapes and forms.

Acupuncture works by applying small sterile needles to your body’s numerous energy pathways. These energy pathways, once triggered, release endorphins that produce a feeling of calmness and relaxation. This calming effect can ease cravings, reducing over eating and allowing for a smoother implementation of diet and exercise. In fact, studies show that integrating regular acupuncture treatments to your regimen can actually help you lose more weight than with diet and exercise alone.

Rated and stumbled. Well done. Wow..what an interesting experience, BK! It's great to hear about this subject from someone who has some experience with it! This was so cool BkCreative. You continually amaze me with your wealth of knowledge and travel experiences. I had no idea there was a such thing as upper, middle, and lower herbs.

I appreciate how you broke them down and explained what they consisted of and how some may be used. Thank you Violet Sun. I'm with you there - I have given up on this medical/pharmaceutical industry that pushes the most toxic drugs on earth. It pains me to see the sickness of people in their 50s and 60s - they can barely walk and function and every single one is taking some type of prescription medicine.

I had the best time in China and met such a fun group. We had so much fun hanging out that day. Of course the TCM doctors all told us prevention is the best route and that is done by eating the right foods and in season. Thanks so much for commenting!

Oh, wow, I would love to meet a TCM! This is so cool, he was actually able to diagnose everyone correctly by just taking your pulse and checking your tongue and prescribe natural remedies that brought healing. I do my best to stay way from allopathic docs, or any doc, they have a place in an emergency, but prefer holistic practitioners. I enjoyed your story, was sipping tea, ( I should be British, love my tea, LOL) and smirking along with you guys, and was smiling a little at the identifyng characteristics of a TCM doc. I am really curious and believe!

Ask your acupuncturist about combining abdominal massage and acupuncture to improve the digestion and absorption of essential nutrients from the food. Eat 5-6 small meals a day rather than 2-3 large ones which help to increase metabolism. Include complex carbohydrates, unsaturated fats, and lean proteins in every meal. WHO accepred that acupuncture is and effective treatment that used for weight loss program. Acupuncture for weight loss NYC (New York) helps to lose weight based on the causes of overweight.

They mainly suggest the diet and proper exercise schedule to lose weight and reach the normal level. Have you tried acupuncture for weight loss? Check out this article for other effective home remedies and great tips that will make your body slim and fit without any side effects. Share your experience with us!

And the mechanisms associated with preventing the body from metabolising and shifting this additional weight already. Addressing weight gain can have a variety of positive effects upon reducing any associated health risks. Namely, protecting the body’s internal organs from strain, over-use and decline in function, reducing the likelihood of developing weight associated diseases such as Hypertension and Diabetes mellitus, and reducing pain in individuals with weight associated joint dysfunction.

Excess weight may also hamper ones ability to lead a normal and active existence, due to weight becoming an inhibiting factor in daily life. Perpetuating the likelihood of many associated mood disorders. So it’s well worth the effort! I really appreciate that trying to address weight gain is a personal process and you want to make sure that you feel comfortable with the practitioner who is helping you.

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