Clients often report feeling heat, tingling and perhaps some numbness in the area where the needles are inserted. Other common side effects are dizziness, headaches and nausea. These side effects are minimal compared to the potential side effects of using other drug related diet supplements to help with appetite suppression and boost metabolism.
Along with the acupuncture treatments, a trained practitioner may recommend some herbal supplements. These treatments are not believed to be enough to maintain weight loss but rather jump start sound nutritional dietary changes. Clients are able to experience immediate results which will often help them make better choices. Medical studies show that daily exercise, diet choices and dealing with food issues are also an important part of the process.
It can take some time for the body to adjust to acupuncture for weight loss but clients report that with patience, food cravings and overeating do disappear. Acupuncture also helps to reduce stress which can be a huge boost to stress eaters.
Before going to a practitioner do your homework. Look for referrals from people who are satisfied with their experience. Practitioners should be certified doctors who hold certifications through the National Certification Commission For Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The costs will vary with the area of the country and the experience of the practitioner. Not all insurance companies will cover the costs.
Acupuncture for weight loss is becoming more popular as a weight loss option to diet supplements and making it on your own. It appears to have the least number of side effects of any of the diet ‘helpers’ and has thousands of years of documentation and case study to prove the effectiveness.
The choice is yours, but those needles are not as scary you might think!
References:
(1) International Journal of Neuroscience; THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY BY ACUPUNCTURE
http://www.hawaii.edu/hivandaids/The%20Treatment%20of%20Obesity%20By%20Acupuncture.pdf
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