
Number of acupuncture treatments vary from individual and is
based on the patient's goals and commitment to weight loss.
Number of treatment usually involves multiple sessions over
a period of weeks or months. The practitioner and patient
can work together and mutually decide how many treatments
are needed and when to terminate frequent treatments. In the
first consultation/treatment, the acupuncture practitioner
will gather information such as the individual's
constitution, amount of weight loss desired, lifestyle, and
digestive difficulties in order to to create a customized
weight loss program.
In addition, Eastern nutrition, Chinese acupressure, Chinese
herbs and digestive aid exercises are also useful tools in
the battle with weight loss.
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Acupuncture For Weight Loss
Acupuncture
for Weight Loss is a program developed for each individual
and is more accurately termed "Acupuncture for Weight
Control". Using acupuncture for weight loss
involves losing weight and maintaining the
weight loss through creating a balance of the body.
Acupuncture serves as an adjunct therapy to a
weight loss program that also includes diet, excercise, and
stress reduction techniques.
Acupuncture
does not serve as a magic bullet in the treatment of weight
control. However, acupuncture is effective
in making it easier to lose and maintain weight loss.
Insertion of acupuncture needles in specific points in the
ear and the body has been known to release endorphins and
regulate hormones. Increasing endorphins which are the
body's natural pain killers have a calming and relaxing
effect which can subside overeating and bingeing due to
emotional stress, frustration and anxiety. Endorphins also
affect the hormonal system and the digestive system, thereby
regulating and rebalancing the organ systems that affect a
slow metabolism and low energy. Acupuncture
for weight loss has also been known to help curb the
appetite, depress cravings, rid excess water, and stimulate
the hormone system to burn off extra calories.

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