These days, we have seen an exponential rise in interest at alternative forms of treatment in people seeking a safer and effective answer to their specific health problems or for the betterment of their health. In 2004, a study was released showing that around 37% of adults in the United States were suffering from obesity. That figure seems to be gradually rising to dangerous levels each year. Weight loss treatment using acupuncture has proven to be an excellent way to become thin.
Although researchers are debating on the exact time when acupuncture treatment actually started in China (with a time frame ranging from 5000 years to 2000 years ago), the fact is this unique form of Chinese medicine is now being used by hundreds of thousands of practitioners all over the world as an alternative form of treatment for weight loss. In 2003, research was done revealing that more than 8 million adults in the United States have tried acupuncture. The question is, has acupuncture been effective in helping them shed off some unwanted pounds or is it just one among many of the weight loss scams being peddled around?
For people who have tried conventional weight loss programs and acupuncture, their consensus was that acupuncture made it easier for them to lose weight than weight loss pills, dieting and other forms of traditional weight-loss therapies. That being said, there is no magic pill for losing weight. One must understand that eating and lifestyle habits play a very big part in losing weight and in maintaining it. Acupuncture or any form of weight loss therapy would be totally ineffective without the inclusion of these two very important considerations.
Weight loss treatment using acupuncture works by sticking sterile filiform needles at certain pressure points on the body. The needle insertion stimulates the production and release of neurohormones known as endorphins that causes the body to relax and the mind to calm down. Acupuncturists strongly believe that acupuncture therapy makes it easier for the patient to deal with anxiety, frustration, and stress, factors that set off overeating and bingeing impulses at meal times. The endorphins may also be able to regulate the digestive system that can help rebalance your metabolism.
As noted a while ago, in order to lose weight and maintain it, you need to make certain changes in your lifestyle. This means that you need to commit to eating a healthy diet and pursue an active lifestyle.
Oftentimes, acupuncturists specializing in weight loss therapies would include a supplementation program entailing the use of phytochemicals, nutraceuticals, herbal antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. These products can stabilize blood sugar levels, support your diet, and help you body attain the best possible nutrition that can help sustain a healthy way of living.
Acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners in Jacksonville believe that the reason acupuncture is very effective in helping one lose weight is that it suppresses food cravings and enhances energy levels giving you the urge and desire to exercise. Furthermore, people who have been suffering from chronic pain and fatigue for decades can discover that acupuncture can help them significantly boost their levels of energy.
You may experience a few adverse side effects associated with weight loss acupuncture treatments. These may include soreness, minor swelling, and bruising. There may be also moments when you feel woozy or even faint due to the extreme calm that sets in when the treatment starts to kick in. Before you undergo actual treatment, you need to talk first with your acupuncturist about the possible side effects you might experience.
To end, acupuncture is a highly recommended treatment program for losing weight. However, it would not be a successful treatment if you don’t include changes in you eating and lifestyle habits. Acupuncture can make it easy for you to lose weight but in the end, it will require a substantial amount of effort from you for it to succeed.
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