Acupuncture For Weightloss - Does Acupuncture Work For Weightloss?

From times immemorial Acupuncture, which originated in China, has been a popular therapy across the world. The acupuncture process involves inserting needles at various points in the body, and is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine. The basics of weightloss under the therapy revolves around the release of vital energy known as chi, or Qi in Chinese.

Qi is the circulating life energy according to Chinese philosophy, thought to be inherent in all things. The Chinese theory believes that Qi flows through pathways, also known as meridians. There are 20 meridians in the body, out of which 12 are primary and related to specific organs or functions. The other 8 are called secondary meridians. Any imbalance in the flow of Qi through these meridians caused by a blockage within the body is considered to be the root cause of all disease and disorders, including obesity.

These meridians are used by acupuncture specialists to stimulate and restore normal flow and balance of Qi. This is the process that is used for treating all disease. Modern science, however, believes that acupuncture needles actually stimulate the release of endorphins, a naturally- occurring neurochemical that has analgesic properties. It is the excess availability of endorphins that gives a temporary sense of well-being.

How does acupuncture help achieve weightloss?
1. Acupuncture attempts to restrict appetite and food cravings.
2. Eliminates excess water from the body.
3. Stimulates the pituitary gland to burn extra fat.
An acupuncturist inserts five needles, four of which are targeted at specific organs: The kidneys, liver, lungs and the nervous system. The fifth one is simply inserted to calm an anxious patient. As per TCM theory, this releases the blocked energy and inhibits appetite and cravings for carbohydrates, helping in general detoxification.

American acupuncturists have developed a process of ear staples for weight loss. In this process, only the upper and lower part of each ear is stapled. This adapted method is less safe than the conventional method of inserting needles, because needles are removed after every sitting-- while the ear staples are left in the ears for several days. However traditional acupuncturists do not recommend this because the ear cartilage is a potential site for infection.

Acupuncture treatment for weight loss has been around for years, but there is no scientific proof of its efficacy besides the recently discovered release of endorphins. However, it is also not known to cause any harmful effects, as long as the needles are sterilized. There are no harmful effects from artificial weightloss drugs in acupuncture. In combination with a good dietary and exercise regime Acupuncture can be an alternative means at weightloss provided the acupuncturist is well qualified.

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