Acupuncture For Weight Loss, Does It Work?

Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than two thousand years. Those that wish to lose weight have probably tried several fad diets and programs on the market today. Turning to acupuncture may be the change needed to finally get weight under control.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and liver organ system malfunction to cause weight gain. Qi, the vital substance of life, is derived from the food we eat through our digestive system guided by the spleen. Qi, blood, and emotions are kept flowing smoothly by the liver.

The Journal Of Medical Acupuncture in a 2003 study found that participants receiving acupuncture lost more than three times as much weight as the control group.

In a 1998 study,The University Of Adelaide in Australia reported that 95% of recipients receiving electro-stimulation on acupuncture points experienced appetite suppression and were more likely to lose weight than the control group.

A good acupuncturist will set up a series of treatments dependent upon the amount of weight loss desired. Treatments will include needles, herbs, and massages to balance the individual’s body systems. Results will be achieved when following the treatments.

People do ear stapling for weight loss and there is no concrete evidence that it works for weight loss. People gain weight for various reason.  Best part of acupuncture weight Loss method is there is no medication to take and very few side effects. You will hear lot of success story online and offline from people who tried acupuncture.