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Weight Loss: An Integrated Approach with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Psychoneuroacupuncture.

Weight Loss and Acupuncture: A Natural Approach

Healthy weight loss goes far beyond restrictive diets and intense exercise. It involves physical, mental and emotional balance. Acupuncture, an ancient technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has stood out as an important ally in this process, providing benefits for both the body and the mind.

How Acupuncture Helps with Weight Loss

Acupuncture involves the application of fine needles to strategic points on the body, called meridians, with the aim of restoring energy balance and stimulating the body's natural functions. In the context of weight loss, acupuncture works in several ways:

  • Appetite regulation: The technique helps control hunger and compulsive eating, stimulating the feeling of satiety and reducing the desire for high-calorie foods. Studies show that acupuncture can increase the expression of hormones such as cholecystokinin, related to satiety, and improve sensitivity to leptin and insulin, hormones that are fundamental in controlling appetite and metabolism.

  •  Metabolic Balance: By acting on the body, acupuncture contributes to hormonal balance, which favors fat burning and metabolism regulation. This is essential for those who have difficulty losing weight even when following a balanced diet.

  •  Reducing Anxiety and Stress: One of the biggest obstacles to weight loss is the emotional factor. Acupuncture promotes relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety, factors that often lead to overeating.

  •  Improved Digestion and Elimination of Toxins: The technique also stimulates the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating digestion and absorption of nutrients, in addition to helping to eliminate toxins from the body.

Advantages of Acupuncture Treatments for Weight Loss

  • Natural and Safe Method: It does not involve medications or chemicals, making it a safe option for most people.

  • Complementary Therapy: Can be combined with other weight loss methods, such as a balanced diet and physical exercise, enhancing results and promoting general well-being.

  • Proven Results: Several studies indicate that patients undergoing acupuncture,) show a significant reduction in body mass index (BMI) and body fat within a few weeks of treatment.

  •  Comprehensive Health Care: In addition to helping with weight loss, acupuncture contributes to emotional balance, improved sleep, pain relief and strengthening of the immune system.

Final Considerations

Acupuncture is a powerful ally for those seeking to lose weight in a healthy, balanced and lasting way. The goal is to help you lose weight safely. Then, once you have reached your ideal weight, the goal will be to maintain it.

As the patient loses weight, there is also a very significant improvement in the reduction of blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

Acupuncture treatment, combined with changes in eating habits and regular physical activity, helps to obtain more consistent and safe results.

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If you are looking for a natural way to reach your ideal weight and improve your quality of life, acupuncture may be the support you need in your weight loss journey.

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