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Start Your New Year Off Right With Acupuncture for Weight Loss

by | Jan 10, 2022 | The Rubin Chiropractic Health Center Blog

If you’re looking to shed some extra pounds in the new year, acupuncture is a holistic treatment that could help you reach your goals! While acupuncture is mainly known as a treatment for muscular pain and stiffness, it can also help with a broad range of other health concerns, including weight loss. 

Understanding Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves inserting filiform needles into specific points on the body. This process is thought to restore the flow of vital energy in the body, called qi, which can provide a variety of health benefits. Especially in combination with other natural therapies, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture can provide long-lasting relief from many different injuries and conditions.

Utilizing Acupuncture for Weight Loss

Acupuncture for weight loss generally involves inserting the needles into acupuncture points in the ear area. Research shows that acupuncture in the ear may support weight loss by influencing the body’s production of ghrelin and leptin, two hormones that regulate the body’s appetite.

That being said, there are several other acupuncture points on the body that can benefit weight loss by influencing digestion, blood sugar levels, and body weight. Some examples include:

  • Sanyinjiao, which is above the inner ankle bone and may influence digestion
  • Zhongwan, which is above the belly button and may also influence digestion
  • Renzhong, which is below the spot where the nostrils connect and may influence body weight
  • Xuehai, which is above the kneecap and may influence blood sugar levels
  • Zusanli, which is below the kneecap and may influence digestion

As a safe, natural, and drug-free treatment, acupuncture is an excellent addition to any weight loss plan! Combined with other methods of weight loss, including a healthy diet and regular exercise, acupuncture can bring you closer to your goal weight. 

At the Rubin Health Center, our acupuncture physicians can help incorporate acupuncture into your weight loss plan for the new year. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!