I Don't Buy It: Ear Stapling For Weight Loss

I have heard of some crazy approaches to weight loss and this one might just take the cake - ear stapling. A stainless steel staple is placed on the inner cartilage of the ear to constantly stimulate the acupuncture point associated with the stomach. The staple is supposed to decrease hunger as well as cravings. 60 and you can keep the surgical staples in your ears for months.

20 percent. While acupuncture has been around for centuries (and you don't walk around with a needle in your ear cartilage), the stapling procedure is quite new and many states have no regulations regarding the procedure. Mississippi was the first state to require a practitioner to be licensed to perform the stapling and Ohio now requires it too.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no evidence that stapling works. There is no magic pill or magic staple for weight loss. Even proponents of ear stapling admit that to lose weight you need to lead an active lifestyle and actively want to lose weight. Looking to lose weight and need some guidance. These diet tips might just help. Or join Diet Support Group for a little community support.

It seems to be a fairly common tour practice. I can say it is near or part of a large hospital and TCM museum - because we got quite a tour of several facilities and a lecture. Which TCM clinic did you goto in Beijing. It was so amazing toknowinfo. I hope to get back soon and try a doctor again and see what's what with my health. There is also so very much to see in China - and it is so affordable.

Thanks for your comment! There is a lot to be said for traditional chinese medicine, and it is great to read about your experience. I hope you get back to China soon and share your trip again. Yeah, Ta Ji is usually popular in North China, and street dancing is belongs to yoong guys..

Thanks - I will check. China is a place I must come back to again and again. It is just so overwhelming - you can not possibly do it in a week or two. I really enjoyed also seeing all the people out on the street dancing and doing tai chi and more. I'm going to check your newsletter now!

Thanks for checking back and you may want to check my hub about why the number 8 is lucky. I'd like your opinion! You are wecome man! You know it's not my field, and if you want more travel info in China, I could be teacher here..haha, just check our website..

I was so impressed EJ Travel - and I am totally convinced of the benefits of TCM. Fortunately, I live in New York City where I can find experienced practitioners. Thank you for writing! Once my friend visited Shanghai from Paris with his girlfriend, the girl sprained her ankle when skiied, the doctor acupunctured her related acupoint on opposite leg, 1 hour later, girl was better than she went in clinic. It was the greatest experience mquee. I will always consider this type of medicine before I considered conventional medicine.

I was awed. Thanks for writing! This is a great hub and particularly since I would like to visit there some day, I found it very interesting. I have some Chinese friends here and they are kind as well as hard working people. Thank you EnLydia Listener! I'm glad you liked the hub and thanks so much for the 'up' rating! Hello Natalie Bonanski - my friends and I are forever on the lookout for alternative options - in fact I have started writing more about them and listing the websites as well.

There is a lot of great stuff out there. Here in NYC we do have a large old vibrant ChinaTown where we may be able to find a doctor - there are so many listed - so which one to pick. That is the question. Thanks for commenting De Greek. And you're welcome. Nice to meet you too, by the way! It was a great experience - from the moment the plane touched down! A very interesting subject, very well told. That is a great story. I have always been interested in natural medicines.

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