Acupuncture to Lose Weight: How Acupuncture May Help You Shed Those Extra Pounds

The body puts up with a lot of stress, both physical and mental, but fortunately, it is also more resilient than many people realize. One common struggle that affects the majority of Americans is being either overweight or obese. One treatment method that is helping more and more people lose weight is acupuncture for weight loss, and it is an option available at 1st Choice Health & Wellness in New Albany, IN

How Acupuncture  Helps People Lose Weight

 Acupuncture for weight loss is based on a theory that all parts of the body have an energy connection with the outer ear, and that there are five key points located on the outer ear that when stimulated with acupuncture needles can connect with hunger and appetite. For obese patients, continuous stimulation of acupuncture points can be used to not only affect hunger and appetite levels but increase metabolic function as well, resulting in weight loss

Evidence in Favor of Acupuncture for Weight Loss

There have been many different suggestions made to help people lose weight, and many of them are not only ineffective, but they may also be dangerous. But acupuncture is not a new idea. It is a form of traditional Chinese Medicine that has been around for thousands of years, and it has steadily been gaining popularity in the United States over the past 40 years.

One recent study focused on obese women between 22-42 years old. All women in the study were given a simple diet and exercise program to follow, but some participants also received regular acupuncture treatments aimed at controlling cravings.Both groups lost weight, but those who had acupuncture treatments lost an average of three times more weight than those who were only exposed to the diet.

Acupuncture succeeds in helping with weight loss largely because it recognizes the role emotions, hormones, and the neuroendocrine system plays in weight loss and maintenance. It blocks neurochemicals that may cause harm by releasing endorphins that help control the urge to eat too much. 

Although acupuncture has shown promise as a way to help with weight loss and combat obesity, it is only one of many ways that this Chinese Medical Method can enrich people's lives, and it is still only one piece of the weight loss equation. 

It is suspected that one of the reasons it has been able to help people lose weight is because one common cause of weight gain is the disturbance of energy flow from the hypothalamus, which is responsible for maintaining functional balance.

Only One Part of the Weight Loss Equation

Acupuncture, whether it is used to help with weight loss, pain relief, or some other ailment is all about properly balancing qi. While at 1st Choice Health and Wellness in New Albany, acupuncture is one of many tools we have at our disposal to help with weight loss and health maintenance.

Along with services such as acupuncture, at 1st Choice Health & Wellness, we also provide services including chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, physical therapy and laser fat removal which may all be beneficial. When it comes to wellness, there is no such thing as "one size fits all," and whether you seek our help with weight loss, pain management, or both we'll be sure to fully evaluate your needs and put together a plan that has the highest potential for helping you reach your health goals. To learn more about how we can help you, contact 1st Choice Health & Wellness in New Albany, IN at 812-945-4500 to schedule an appointment.