Weight loss Acupuncture
Acupuncture works for weight loss. Mainly with decreasing craving for foods and effects on our body metabolism.
Points on your limbs, ear or trunk can be used to be stimulated by laser, electricity or needle.
Several studies showed efficacy of acupuncture combined with other life style modifications like exercise and diet.
Please see the scientific evidences and researches listed below.
Effects of acupuncture in weight loss can be maximised when auricular acupuncture used with other points. Auricular acupuncture means using points in your ear to stimulate nerves and acupuncture points.
Please see scientific researches and articles here:
1-Acupuncture on Obesity: Clinical Evidence and Possible Neuroendocrine Mechanisms
2-Effect of acupuncture and intervention types on weight loss: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
3- Stimulation of auricular acupuncture points in weight loss
Timing for weight loss acupuncture
Usually minimum 6-8 weeks needed. How many sessions per week is decided depending on your targets, health conditions and craving for foods.