by Danelle Karth

Created on: September 01, 2010

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to aid the body in proper functioning, healing, and to treat a number of disorders. While many modern scientist roll their eyes at the idea, there have been a number of studies that show that it does indeed work for many patients. Acupuncture can also be used for weight loss! It works by helping one stop habits of over eating, by reducing stress, and by identifying and curing any digestion issues. While this isn't to say that you will lose all the weight that you want to while eating all the junk that you wish and sitting on the couch watching TV, it has great merit in addition to lifestyle changes including a healthy diet and activity.

Your consultation.

Before your practitioner starts poking at you like a pin cushion he or she will identify your personal needs for weight loss. This will begin with asking questions about how you over eat so that he or she can identify your needs in this realm. It is very important that you are honest with them so that they can be of the most help. They will also ask questions about your stress levels and about your digestion to find out how your body is working. Your pulse will be taken and your tongue evaluated to find out if there are signs of stomach trouble. After this, they will determine the points that will work best for your particular situation. A number of points can be used to help you with your weight loss goals.

The Ear.

The ear is a microsystem in and of itself. The ear can be mapped out to effect all of the different parts of the body. Each part has a corresponding point within the body. Your acupuncturist will evaluate your needs and use the points on your ear that will aid you in your goals and in changing your lifestyle. Each point is located at a different location within your ear and the number of pins required to treat your problems will depend on how you eat, why you eat, and the problems that you face with digestion.

The Mouth.

The mouth is often used as a weight loss or maintenance point because it is the source of many compulsions including over eating. Many people who have the tendency to compulsively over eat are also likely to smoke a lot or talk a lot. By using these points the energies of the mouth are cleared and will make it easier to avoid compulsive eating.

The Stomach.

The stomach is often used for people who are always eating or who overeat. The stomach tells us when we are full, but it can become a habit to keep eating even after the signals

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