Acupuncture can be an effective part of your decision to lose weight. As part of a holistic treatment approach which includes healthy eating and exercise, acupuncture makes it easier to lose weight and to maintain your diet plan.
Weight loss acupuncture focuses on the patient’s eating habits by targeting specific acupoints that diminish the appetite, curb dependency on certain foods, and lessens the frequency of food intake.
Strategic placement of needles can lower insulin levels or lipid levels in the blood. For instance, acupuncture points near the kidneys can help patients who suffer from fluid retention. Treatment in the areas around the spleen and thyroid gland can decrease sugar cravings.