Losing Weight with Acupuncture

Acupuncture Points Used to Help Dieters

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ACUPUNCTURE FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Generally, acupuncture used for weight loss utilizes auricular points (located in the ear). In this sense it is similar to treatments used for all addictions. (see acupuncture for addictions)This kind of acupuncture helps to relax the dieter and ease the neurotic craving for foods caused by stress.

The treatment usually involves treating acupuncture points on the inside of the ear. Short, thin, sterile acupuncture needles are inserted at several points. The acupuncture treatments often have a profoundly calming effect, creating feelings of peace and well-being. Food cravings based on stress are often relieved by acupuncure.

Acupuncture used alone for weight loss, without the use of diet and herbal therapy, has limited success. However acupuncture used as part of a program that includes diet, exercise, and herbal medicines, can play a useful role.

Generally, to be successful, acupuncture treatment for weight loss should be performed often, however since this may not be practical or possible outside an institutional setting, acupuncturists will place ear seeds or ear tacks on auricular acupuncturevpoints. These are taped to points in the ear and left in for several days. They are stimulated by the patient when tempted to eat.

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COMMON ACUPUNCTURE POINTS FOR DIETERS

Acupuncture point Ear Stomach (19)

Acupuncture point Ear Shen Men(13)

Acupuncture point Conception Vessle 12

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