Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can further assist in weight loss, in addition to a sound, healthy diet, regular exercise, and nutritional cleansing. Although acupuncture was first popularized in the United States in the 1960s (though Chinese laborers were utilizing acupuncture while building railroads and while working in western coal mines as early as the mid-1800s), it was not noticeably recognized as an efficacious healing modality until the early 1970s.
Along with the additional scientific research demonstrating the effectiveness of Chinese medicine, many in the US began paying greater attention to the positive contributions of this medicine beginning in the early 1990s. Since then, acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been used as reasonable–and increasingly popular–alternatives to treat many health-related issues and disorders, including pain syndromes, depression, insomnia, weight loss, and even addictions and drug abuse.
The theory behind acupuncture for weight loss is that it may help to control appetite, reduce cravings, eliminate excess water retention, promote circulation, and stimulate the pituitary gland to burn off extra calories. In addition, acupuncture can help to address the emotional issues that very often underlie eating disorders. Also, Chinese herbs, specifically, are an energetic medicine that can help with stabilizing metabolism and thereby reduce food cravings. Importantly, however, Chinese herbal prescriptions should be customized only by a trained and knowledgeable Chinese medicine practitioner, to fit an individual’s unique life circumstance and bodily constitution.
Acupuncture “points”–the specific locations acupuncturists utilize when determining treatment–are located on both the body and within the ears. Ear, or auricular, acupuncture usually is applied for weight loss and, if needed, detoxification. Five tiny, hair-thin needles are placed in both ears corresponding to specific body organs such as lung, kidneys, liver, and the nervous system.
Other points can be selected for relaxation because, according to scientific research, acupuncture stimulates the production of endorphins, a natural pain-killer or “feel good” chemical that can help to fight cravings for carbohydrates, decrease appetite, and reduce withdrawal symptoms in the case of addiction.
The All About Wellness Weight Loss Program is individualized to fit the patient’s unique life situation and regularly incorporates the scientifically-formulated Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing System. If you are deemed a suitable candidate, our 9-Day, 30-Day, or Total Health and Wellness Program Cleanse may be suggested as an important part of your weight loss program. One very positive by-product of nutritional cleansing and liver detoxification is the losing of undesirable weight, in many of our committed patients.
In short, when one is continually exposed to the barrage of toxins in our air, food, and water, toxins are absorbed into the body and isolated by the body’s fat cells. This isolating of toxins within the body is the body’s very intelligent attempt to prevent the free distribution of harmful substances. Weight gain due to increased fat supply is noted. When we detoxify and nutritionally cleanse the body at the cellular level, the body no longer requires the protection of its fat-level defense and therein excess weight very often is removed.
It is always important to remember that healthy weight loss always combines proper exercise and healthy diet, in addition to needed clinical treatments and support in order to achieve a sustainable result. Although our weight loss program may incorporate the proven Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing System, it is important to remember that there are no “quick fixes” or shortcuts to losing excess weight. The patient must be committed to following the program guidelines and be an active participant in their cleansing.
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