The practice of inserting thin needles at specific points on the body is called acupuncture. These needles stimulate crucial nerves that regulate the body’s metabolism and energy.
An acupuncturist focuses on the excretory and endocrine systems to promote weight loss. Kidneys regulate water retention while the endocrine system maintains hormonal balance.
They give treatment to points related to the thyroid and spleen. The thyroid gland regulates the metabolic rate while the spleen monitors fluid levels.
They treat the adrenal glands and ovaries too. The adrenal produces hormones to regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, response to stress, etc.
The ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause occur because of these hormones.
The Treatment
They insert acupuncture needles to the depth of a few centimeters or 1/4 inches into the epidermis. The depth depends on the style of acupuncture.
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP LOSE WEIGHT?
The treatment regulates hormone production, optimizes digestion, improves metabolism, suppresses appetite, reduces inflammation, reduces water retention while optimizing other bodily functions. All these corrections lead to weight loss.
Besides these treatments, dietary interventions help you stay mentally and physically healthy during the weight loss journey.
The lifestyle interventions keep you active with exercise and other physical activities. The aim is to prevent boredom while keeping the person mentally strong and committed to the goal.
The holistic interventions lend emotional, physical, social, and spiritual support to promote wellbeing.
The Takeaway
There is no one size fits approach to weight loss. It helps to work with the acupressurist or health care professional to find out what works for you.
Acupressure is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can bring many positive health benefits, including weight loss.
Always look for a licensed acupuncturist certified in Acupuncture Therapy to help you on your weight loss journey.