Acupuncture For Weight Loss

There is supporting research to show that using acupuncture for weight loss can be an effective addition to one’s weight loss journey. Advocates believe acupuncture for weight loss can stimulate the body’s energy flow (chi) and be used as a synergistic treatment option for obesity control by:

• increasing metabolism
• reducing appetite
• lowering stress
• affecting the part of the brain that feels hunger

According to traditional Chinese medicine, weight gain is caused by a body imbalance. That imbalance, according to these teachings, can be caused by impairment of the:

• liver
• spleen
• kidney
• thyroid gland
• endocrine system

So, for weight loss, acupuncture treatments commonly target these areas of the body.

Ear Acupuncture for Weight Loss

The ear is another area of the body that an acupuncturist will target for weight loss. It’s believed that food cravings, and other addictions, can be controlled by manipulating points on the ear.

To learn more about using acupuncture for weight loss, schedule a visit with our Licensed Acupuncturist in Brooklyn, New York.