Acupuncture | It is a procedure of medical treatment, in which very fine sterilized needles are inserted into the body at specified places (energy pathways) and resulting into loss of weight loss.
Does it Work
Although its not certified clearly by many of the practitioners that whether it can be effective alone, however, many studies have proven that acupuncture proved to be very effective in reduction of weight when used in conjunction with other methods, like dieting, heavy exercises etc.
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History
Its history can be traced back to various eastern and western countries; however, as a latest tool for weight reduction it is most commonly used in western cultures. It was very effectively being used in Chinese Medicine. It is proved to stimulate the flow of energy in the body (Chi) and thus improve various facets, which contribute to weight issues and obesity.
Is it Safe?
Acupuncture used for 3-4 weeks has not shown any side effects. However beyond 4 weeks is not recommended by most of the practitioners. Although the practitioners using it professionally for earnings never say it dangerous, but still once the validity is asked, no one is supported. In any case, its applicability beyond 4 weeks is not recommended so far. So, as a final verdict, I would recommended anyone going through 1-3 acupuncture sessions, in conjunction with other weight loss techniques like dieting etc, its very safe and very effective, and has proved fruitful in weight reduction. Beyond 4 weeks there could be side effects like vertigo, nausea and headaches.
Acupuncture for weight loss in 3-4 weeks has not shown any side effects
How it works
Acupuncture, basically results in increase of appetite, increases the metabolism of body and reduces the body stress, thus resulting into loss of weight. When it is used with other traditional techniques, it really assists in loss of weight.
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Research Results
Various researches have been carried out, for analyzing its effectiveness such as in a review published in year 2009, there were 31 studies carried out with total of approx 3000 participants, who in turn found that acupuncture resulted in reduced body weight and also improved the obesity. But in another research, in 1999, study was carried out on 40 persons suffering from problem of overweight, and after 12 weekly sessions they found it resulted in improvement of anxiety and depression but could not do much in weight loss.
Procedure
Before undergoing acupuncture treatment, one need to find out best practitioner after careful study and in turn the machines and procedures available to him. The specialist is likely to ask numerous questions from the obese patients and after having understood, she is going to determine the cause of being overweight.
Normally, it could be the behavioral change or some physiological reason. After the reason is understood, the needles shall be inserted into specified places in the body and efforts would be made to improve the body functions through means as identified above. The good specialist would always endeavor to target more than one way, like, she may supplement the treatment with some pills, or shakes, or may be the diets etc. normally the weight is lowered through controlling pituitary glands.