Are you looking for help getting your weight under control? Did you know that acupuncture can help overweight people reach a normal BMI? At Raynen Therapies, our acupuncturists will work with you on finding nutritional balance in your life so you can enjoy a healthy life!
Acupuncture started in China more than 3000 years ago to treat common ailments in people of all ages. Traditional acupuncture believes that our energy or life force (aka Qi) flows through the body along the meridians. These meridian channels contain the life force, and illness follows when the flow is impeded.
In addition to using acupuncture needles, the traditional treatments also included nutritional and herbal recommendations and combined healthy lifestyle choices to ensure your health and well-being. Western medicine has influenced acupuncture and is often used as an adjunct to already established interventions.
Recent studies have shown that acupuncture improves an individual’s weight loss outcome when used with typical weight loss strategies like calorie restrictions and exercise. At Raynen Therapies, our acupuncture team will work with you to identify the solutions to your weight loss challenges.
Call today to learn more about the proven techniques we use to ensure your results so you can find the results you have been looking for!
How acupuncture can help your weight loss journey
Acupuncture is a complementary treatment that supports effective options for weight loss and control of weight gain. Acupuncture is based on the idea that Qi flows through the meridian pathways. If/when these channels are blocked, your health and well-being suffer.
Every ailment in the body is associated with a system or organ that is out of balance. Our acupuncturists will use hair-thin needles to free any blockages contributing to hormonal imbalances and lack of mental clarity to improve the overall results of a weight loss program.
Each meridian is associated with a different body system. Our skilled acupuncturist at Raynen Therapies will identify where your Qi is blocked and target the specific points along the meridians that will have the most significant impact on helping you lose weight.
Thermogenesis is the dissipation of energy by producing heat in the tissues, specifically brown adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. Thermogenesis is associated with weight loss in overweight and obese individuals. When acupuncture is used for weight loss, our team will use herbs to balance hormones, suppress appetite, and increase thermogenesis.
When acupuncture is used as an adjunct therapy for weight loss, research has shown that it helps regulate the endocrine system, promotes digestion, balances stress reactions in the body, balances the molecules associated with metabolism, and burns calories for weight loss.
Managing weight with dietary changes and increasing physical activity is not enough for some people. Although pharmaceutical treatments for assisting weight loss and obesity are effective, alternative interventions like acupuncture are safe and effective without the side effects of medication.
Acupuncture is thought to help with weight loss by optimizing bodily functions that are related to being overweight and obese, including the following:
- Improved Digestion: Using stomach and kidney acupuncture points helps improve the digestive system’s functioning.
- Reduced Inflammation: When there is Inflammation in the gut, the body’s metabolism can slow down, strain the immune system, and negatively impact digestion.
- Stop Water Retention: Freeing meridian blockages helps prevent your body from storing excess water.
- Hormone Production: When out of balance, hormone levels negatively impact bodily processes, including digestion and immune system function.
- Boosting Metabolism: Acupuncture helps stimulate the thyroid and the pituitary glands and can increase fat-burning and weight loss.
- Improved Mood: Acupuncture can induce the release of endorphins (i.e., hormones) that can reduce or eliminate stress and anxiety.
When it comes to acupuncture for weight loss, some key areas on the meridians aid digestion and food intake. Acupuncture can also help regulate your hormone levels and ensure proper energy flow in the body to help with appetite and metabolic functioning.
What to expect at your Raynen Therapies acupuncture sessions
Our Physiotherapist are highly skilled at identifying blocked meridians and influencing your specific situation. We will start with a consultation that includes your medical history, including any medication or supplements you may be taking.
Next, our highly skilled team at Raynen Therapies will design a plan that includes a course of acupuncture treatments. The goal of each session is to facilitate the energy flowing through the meridians and restore health to the individual.
Although a single session can significantly impact your symptoms, research has shown that multiple sessions typically create longer-lasting relief than when a single treatment is used.
Our acupuncturists in are highly trained in using Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture treatments, herbal and nutritional supplementation, and any other recommendations that can assist your weight loss and help your overall health and well-being.
Request an appointment today!
At Raynen Therapies, our highly trained acupuncturists will thoroughly evaluate your symptoms to identify where your meridians may be blocked and develop a course of treatments to help you lose weight and keep it off.
If you’re looking for long-lasting weight loss and improved overall health, call Raynen Therapies and set up a consultation with one of our acupuncturists today!
Sources:
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/obr.12747
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1556370718300403
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6378065/
- https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/43/5/662/1788282
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