Acupuncture for Weight Loss --- How it works
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"Why do you want to loss weight? The need to maintain an acceptable weight is more important today because we now know for sure that being overweight increases our chances of contracting life threatening diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer or hypertension (high blood pressure). Even IVF and infertility doctors recommend weight loss for infertility treatments."
Acupuncture weight loss is one of the popular natural methods of losing weight. Considering that binging - .i.e. excessive eating is many times a result of increased stress levels, frustrations and anxiety, acupuncture for weight loss may be effective for losing weight to some people.
In general, stress will tenses up the body such that your body systems are in a degree of fight or flee. The full extent of fight or flee status would for example be, the state of your body systems when you see a car speeding towards you to run you over. At such a state some of your body systems nearly shut down to facilitate others. Blood moves away from abdominal area to skeletal muscles, there is increased heart beat, all to put you in a position to fight or flee.
This usually is meant to last for a short time until the danger has passed. However in stress mode this status is constant in the body to some significant extent resulting to system imbalance. Release of endorphin in a natural weight loss process like acupuncture would assist in rebalancing your body systems.
Weight loss comes under the topic of "Weight Control", because we are concerned with the loss and MAINTENANCE of loss of weight. This is a multi-faceted problem, and a good program involves diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques. Chinese acupressure and digestive aid exercises are also useful tools in the battle with weight loss.
Acupuncture is an ADJUNCT therapy. It is not a panacea or a wonder cure in the treatment of weight control. But, acupuncture is effective in making it easier to lose and maintain that weight loss if the patient is willing to change their lifestyle. The exact mechanism by which acupuncture works is when acupuncture needles inserted into specific points on the body and in the ear release endorphins which have a calming and relaxing effect that makes it easier to deal with stress, frustration and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Also endorphins affect the digestive and hormonal systems so acupuncture can help rebalance the organ systems that are running too fast- or in this case too slow—i.e., the metabolism and the will power.
"Why do you want to loss weight? The need to maintain an acceptable weight is more important today because we now know for sure that being overweight increases our chances of contracting life threatening diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer or hypertension (high blood pressure). Even IVF and infertility doctors recommend weight loss for infertility treatments."
Acupuncture weight loss is one of the popular natural methods of losing weight. Considering that binging - .i.e. excessive eating is many times a result of increased stress levels, frustrations and anxiety, acupuncture for weight loss may be effective for losing weight to some people.
In general, stress will tenses up the body such that your body systems are in a degree of fight or flee. The full extent of fight or flee status would for example be, the state of your body systems when you see a car speeding towards you to run you over. At such a state some of your body systems nearly shut down to facilitate others. Blood moves away from abdominal area to skeletal muscles, there is increased heart beat, all to put you in a position to fight or flee.
This usually is meant to last for a short time until the danger has passed. However in stress mode this status is constant in the body to some significant extent resulting to system imbalance. Release of endorphin in a natural weight loss process like acupuncture would assist in rebalancing your body systems.
Weight loss comes under the topic of "Weight Control", because we are concerned with the loss and MAINTENANCE of loss of weight. This is a multi-faceted problem, and a good program involves diet, exercise and stress reduction techniques. Chinese acupressure and digestive aid exercises are also useful tools in the battle with weight loss.
Acupuncture is an ADJUNCT therapy. It is not a panacea or a wonder cure in the treatment of weight control. But, acupuncture is effective in making it easier to lose and maintain that weight loss if the patient is willing to change their lifestyle. The exact mechanism by which acupuncture works is when acupuncture needles inserted into specific points on the body and in the ear release endorphins which have a calming and relaxing effect that makes it easier to deal with stress, frustration and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Also endorphins affect the digestive and hormonal systems so acupuncture can help rebalance the organ systems that are running too fast- or in this case too slow—i.e., the metabolism and the will power.
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1. Detoxify to reduce unwanted toxin
2. Increase metabolism to burn fat
3. Improve your blood sugar
4. Lower your cholesterol
5. Reduce your cravings & appetite
6. Improve your energy
7. Reduce Stress level
Can Acupuncture help with weight loss? Press release from Natural News
1. Detoxify to reduce unwanted toxin
2. Increase metabolism to burn fat
3. Improve your blood sugar
4. Lower your cholesterol
5. Reduce your cravings & appetite
6. Improve your energy
7. Reduce Stress level
Can Acupuncture help with weight loss? Press release from Natural News
The Treatment Plan
The number of acupuncture treatments necessary depends on the patient's goals for losing weight, the speed at which they want to lose, and their commitment to keeping the weight off. For the average patient who wants to lose between five to ten pounds, one treatment once a week or twice a week until they reach their goal is appropriate, and then a booster treatment once every two weeks is optimal. After a few booster treatments, the patient and practitioner will mutually decide when to terminate frequent treatments and then can aim to meet approximately four times a year at the change of seasons when energy levels are unstable -- tonification and harmonizing of one's system is appropriate for everyone.
Nutritional Counseling and Lifestyle Changes
As a good weight loss program includes nutritional counseling and exercise as well as a commitment to make permanent lifestyle changes. The acupuncturist can help with nutritional counseling and can discuss a diet regimen that the patient can live with and maintain for the long term. A diet that is high in fiber and low in fat, with moderate amounts of low-density carbohydrates and low-fat protein is usually the best choice to adopt. With this type of a diet program, the patient can avoid the pit-falls of yo-yo dieting or the tendency to lose weight and then regain it.
Other important tools that can aid in weight loss are stress reduction techniques and a moderate exercise regimen. We can suggest various stress reduction methods that may include breathing exercises, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation or biofeedback. And since the goal of a weight program is not only weight loss but the maintenance of that loss, an exercise program that the patient likes is the best one to choose. It is a good idea to use free weights beginning with three pound weights and practicing just two to three sets of arm curls three times a week. Moderate weight training builds lean body mass and helps to reduce body fat as well as strengthen and build bone mass and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Other important tools that can aid in weight loss are stress reduction techniques and a moderate exercise regimen. We can suggest various stress reduction methods that may include breathing exercises, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation or biofeedback. And since the goal of a weight program is not only weight loss but the maintenance of that loss, an exercise program that the patient likes is the best one to choose. It is a good idea to use free weights beginning with three pound weights and practicing just two to three sets of arm curls three times a week. Moderate weight training builds lean body mass and helps to reduce body fat as well as strengthen and build bone mass and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Chinese Herbal Medicine and Supplements
Next a good individualized nutritional supplement program is important because everyone has a different metabolism and different needs for nutrients. It will include vitamins, minerals, herbs antioxidants, phytochemicals and nutraceuticals. These will support the diet program and balance the blood sugar to help give the body the strength, energy and defense it needs to maintain the healthy life style that s/he has begun.
Many diet and appetite suppression products are available on the market and surprisingly there is a very effective and safe ancient Chinese herbal formula for digestion that comes in a pleasant tasting form called BAO HE WAN. The ingredients are:
Shan Zha (Fructus Crataegi) --promotes digestion of meat and fats; dissolves food accumulation
Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) -- digests alcohol, rice and vinegar and dissolves food accumulation
Lai Fu Zi (Semen Raphani) -- digests starch (wheat and breads)
Ban Xia (Pinellia), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), and Fu Ling (Poria Cocos), -- resolve dampness and food accumulations
Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae) -- clears stomach heat that may result from accumulated food that dries up the digestive liquids
When this famous herbal formula is drunk as a tea, other herbs may be added if there is gas or abdominal distension such as cardamon or magnolia bark. Or if constipation is a problem a gentle laxative like Semen Pruni or Huo Ma Ren may be used. However an important concept of Chinese medicine is to diagnose properly and treat the patient with the correct herbs so as not to consume body fluids or disturb electrolyte balance. Food accumulation may be due to stomach deficiency so the practitioner may add other herbs such as Codonopsis to tonify the stomach energy so the food could descend properly through the digestive tract.
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Please download and complete the New Patient Package prior to your first visit (New Patient information form). If you are unable to print, try to come to the office 15 minutes before the appointed time to complete the package. These measures will ensure an ample amount of time for your treatment.
Thank you. God bless.
Many diet and appetite suppression products are available on the market and surprisingly there is a very effective and safe ancient Chinese herbal formula for digestion that comes in a pleasant tasting form called BAO HE WAN. The ingredients are:
Shan Zha (Fructus Crataegi) --promotes digestion of meat and fats; dissolves food accumulation
Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) -- digests alcohol, rice and vinegar and dissolves food accumulation
Lai Fu Zi (Semen Raphani) -- digests starch (wheat and breads)
Ban Xia (Pinellia), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), and Fu Ling (Poria Cocos), -- resolve dampness and food accumulations
Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae) -- clears stomach heat that may result from accumulated food that dries up the digestive liquids
When this famous herbal formula is drunk as a tea, other herbs may be added if there is gas or abdominal distension such as cardamon or magnolia bark. Or if constipation is a problem a gentle laxative like Semen Pruni or Huo Ma Ren may be used. However an important concept of Chinese medicine is to diagnose properly and treat the patient with the correct herbs so as not to consume body fluids or disturb electrolyte balance. Food accumulation may be due to stomach deficiency so the practitioner may add other herbs such as Codonopsis to tonify the stomach energy so the food could descend properly through the digestive tract.
For Appointment, Please call 713-952-6768
Click here to see what to expect during First Treatment.
Please download and complete the New Patient Package prior to your first visit (New Patient information form). If you are unable to print, try to come to the office 15 minutes before the appointed time to complete the package. These measures will ensure an ample amount of time for your treatment.
Thank you. God bless.
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