The Porcupine Diet. Acupuncture For Weight Loss
By Bill Urell, Thu Dec 8th
If you have tried all the fad diets with little success, why nottry something that has worked for a couple of thousand years,acupuncture for weight loss. You might disagree, but hear me out on this; if the same oldstuff isn't working, why not try something new that pushes theenvelope a bit. Acupuncture for weight loss? Lose weight...yes,get stuck with needles, I didn't think so...until I did someresearch. (I made up the name porcupine diet when I was being awiseguy and showing my contempt before investigation). With origins from China, acupuncture is one of the oldest andmost commonly used medical procedures in the world. If you arelooking for an alternative weight loss solution, you might wantto try acupuncture.
Acupuncture for weight loss became popular is 2003 when CNNreported on successful acupuncture weight loss clinics in China.An increase in obesity in China led to the practice ofacupuncture for weight loss because Chinese medicinal theorysays that overweight people have imbalanced digestive systems. Acupuncture can help you lose weight by strengthening yourdigestive system. Doing this helps control your appetite andtherefore weight loss is achieved. Some theories suggest thatacupuncture improves metabolism causing you to burn calories ata faster rate. Acupuncture for weight loss involves poking the skin with thinstainless steel needles that are moved by hand or by electricstimulation. Sometimes the needles are combined with lasers. Theneedles are left in place for about 30 minutes. You can expect to feel heat, tingling and perhaps numbness. Inaddition to the weight loss that can be achieved withacupuncture, you can also regulate your menstrual cycle,alleviate mood swings, and eliminate fatigue. Here is how it works: 1. A doctor gives you an herbal prescription that is to be takenweekly. 2. You visit the doctor for a series of treatments.After the fourth treatment the electric stimulation isincreased. The doctor may
revise your prescription. 3. After afew treatments, you should begin to feel full more quickly thanyou used to. 4. After the 10th treatment you should take atwo-week break to focus on your diet and exercise plan. It takes time for the body to adjust to acupuncture for weightloss. But patients have reported that with patience, foodcravings and overeating do disappear. According to the ChineseAcupuncture Points, acupuncture specialists have defined thesepoints for weight loss with acupuncture: Mouth - for the impulsive eater who may also smoke a lot andtalk a lot. Stomach - for the person who eats even after they're full orwho's constantly nibbling. Lung - for food addicts, and people who love chocolate, sweets. Endocrine - for water retention that's responsible for some ofthe weight gain. Adrenal and Ovary - if weight gain is due to menopause or P.M.S. Spleen - for sugar imbalances and hormonal disturbances. Kidney - for water retention, and nervous system and hormonalimbalances. Thyroid - for slow metabolism. Be warned though, some doctors do not believe that acupuncturefor weight loss alone is enough to have weight loss. Medicalstudies show that daily exercise, diet choices and dealing withfood issues are an important part of the process. It is also advised that you find a doctor who is certified bythe National Certification Commission For Acupuncture andOriental Medicine (NCCAOM) for acupuncture for weight loss. The cost for weight loss acupuncture treatment varies. Yourfirst visit can cost between $50-$125. Subsequent visits rangefrom $30-$80. Physicians charge more than general practitionerand not all insurance companies cover treatment. Common sideeffects from acupuncture weight for loss include dizziness,headaches and nausea. About the author:Are you interested in the truth about healthy lifestyles? BillUrell MA, CAAP-II reviews only the best diet and fitness plans,tips, and articles. Visit us and claim "101 Romantic Ideas" or1,000 Recipe E-Cookbook,FREE,as a welcome gift.http://www.online-weight-loss-resources.com |
