Weight Loss Acupuncture

Information on Acupuncture for Weight Loss

Acupuncture is a healing system that was developed by the Chinese over 5000 years ago. Acupuncture was introduced in America In the mid 1800's. Since then it has been used as an alternative medicine to treat depression, insomnia, weight loss, and even drug abuse.

Acupuncture is a treatment that is performed by an acupuncturist by lightly inserting extremely thin stainless steel needles into acupuncture points. The needles are generally presterilized and are also disposable. If this information concerning needles is not disclosed to you, be sure to ask. Hepatitis B and other contagious diseases can be transmitted by needles that aren't properly sterilized. Protect yourself!

Prior to treatment your practitioner will take a thorough medical history. This isn't a typical checkup, instead he or she will take your pulse 3 times on each wrist, examine your tongue. They will also notate how your body and breath smell and "palpate" ( touch ) certain parts of your body.

After this is done you may or may not receive your first treatment depending on your practitioners finding. Most treatments require more than 1 visit to complete. Some times you may need to return 1 or 2 times a week for several months to complete your treatment.

There are over 1,000 acupuncture points on the human body. Each "point" has different healing attributes. When treating for different ailments, different points are tapped into.

Acupuncture points within the ear are used for general detoxification and weight loss. Five tiny needles are placed in each ear, All but one have specific organs within the body that they correspond with. The organs include the lung, kidneys, liver and nervous system, the other point is for relaxation. After these are placed you will be asked to relax. The treatment will stimulate the production of endorphins which are the "feel good" chemicals. This helps to fight cravings for carbohydrates, decrease appetite, and in instance of substance abuse, help with withdrawal symptoms.

Acupuncture has turned into an accepted form of alternative medicines. If you are considering acupuncture as treatment, be sure to make sure you are using a reputable practitioner. Confirm that the needles that are used are sterilized and that they are licensed. Confirm pricing for treatment, and how many approximate visits your treatment will require.

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