Weight Loss
Weight Loss with Acupuncture
If you struggle with your weight, you’re not alone. In fact, more than 30% of all U.S. adults meet the criteria for being obese.
Americans spend billions of dollars annually on weight loss products, but obesity is still on the rise. People are turning to surgery and medications as a weight loss option. This is a drastic measure and can cause unwanted side effects.
Unfortunately, excess weight is not just a cosmetic issue. Being overweight is a risk factor for many conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. The good news is that maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk — and it’s never too late to get started. People seeking to address their weight concerns are turning to acupuncture as a natural and effective way to approach weight loss.
A traditional approach to healing.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine take a holistic, or whole-body approach to health. A comprehensive health history, understanding how each system of your body is working together, or not, provides valuable information on metabolic function. The reasons why people gain weight, or find it difficult to lose weight, are numerous. Your acupuncturist is well versed in uncovering the root cause(s) or imbalances that have affected your weight.
Your acupuncturist will also take into consideration other factors that may have led to weight gain, including your lifestyle, and emotional and mental well-being. By taking your whole self into account, you and your acupuncturist can get to the root of your health concerns, rather than just treating the symptoms.
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A Variety of Reasons:
Acupuncture works to control weight on various levels.
Release Endorphins — With diet changes, many people experience cravings, which can lead to binge eating. Cravings in the body are often due to a lack of endorphins. Acupuncture can help to balance out the cravings by helping the body to release endorphins.
Reduce Stress — An increase in the “stress hormone” cortisol can alter the metabolism. Through the release of endorphins, the “stress hormone” can also be neutralized.
Support Digestion — Acupuncture can support the body to generate an efficient digestive process.
What will my acupuncturist do?
During your first visit, your acupuncturist will take an extensive health history and perform various exams. At the completion of your first visit, your acupuncturist will provide you with a comprehensive diagnosis and an explanation of your treatment plan. Your treatment will focus on correcting any underlying imbalances in your body, and will also help to support you in reaching your weight loss goals.
A partnership for better health.
It is important to remember that acupuncture is not a “quick fix.” By working with your acupuncturist, and commtting to long-term goals, you will experience positive changes in your overall health, including maintaining a healthy body weight.
In addition to acupuncture treatments, your practitioner may also recommend other lifestyle changes. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or a significant amount, people are turning to acupuncture as a natural and effective way to approach weight loss. By working together with your practitioner, you can help your body regain its natural balance — and start taking steps toward true health and vitality.