Currently, Chinese medicine weight loss is very popular, among which acupuncture for weight loss is the most favored, and many women are eager to try it. But how much do you know about acupuncture for weight loss? Below, experts will tell you seven essential points you need to know before undergoing acupuncture for weight loss, deepening your understanding of this method.
Local obesity is often a prominent local manifestation of overall obesity. Acupuncture is effective for local weight loss but should be synchronized with overall weight loss to achieve more noticeable results.
During the treatment period for acupuncture weight loss, the treatment should not be interrupted. If possible, it's best to have one session per day. At minimum, you should persist for three courses of treatment to obtain better long-term effects. For severe obesity cases, each stage should consist of three courses of treatment, with an interval of 1-3 months between stages. Treatment should not continue for too long. The best time for treatment is during the spring, autumn, and winter seasons.
Acupuncture combined with dietary control yields even better results. The principle of dietary control is: high protein, low fat, and low sugar intake. Three meals a day should not be skipped, and dinner should be taken as early as possible. Increase physical activity: During the treatment period, appropriate outdoor activities such as walking or jogging can make the weight loss effect more apparent.
The most suitable age for acupuncture weight loss is between 20 and 40 years old, though individual differences exist. Objectively speaking, some people may not see significant effects from acupuncture weight loss. For those who find it effective, acupuncture weight loss is a gradual process. Expecting to become slim after just a few sessions is unrealistic.
Based on the specific conditions of obese patients, when necessary, methods such as oral Chinese medicine, medicinal tea, medicinal baths, and massage can be used in conjunction, which can shorten the course of treatment and improve effectiveness.
During the weight loss process, there may be a temporary plateau where weight loss slows down or stops. This usually does not last longer than one course of treatment and can continue according to the original plan. If this occurs during the later stages of weight loss when the weight is close to normal, the treatment at this stage serves to consolidate the therapeutic effect. In cases where no effect is seen, this is common among individuals who are not actually overweight or patients who develop tolerance to acupuncture. In these cases, methods such as changing the stimulation technique, selecting better acupoints, or adjusting the course of treatment can be adopted.
If side effects-free weight loss drugs are used during acupuncture, and if the patient experiences symptoms such as dizziness, pain, or nausea, these are considered adverse reactions to acupuncture and treatment should be immediately stopped to prevent any critical situations. During the treatment process, reactions such as loss of appetite, thirst, increased frequency of urination and defecation, and fatigue may occur. These are all normal phenomena. Due to acupuncture treatment, the body's internal functions are constantly adjusted, promoting faster metabolism and energy consumption, leading to some clinical symptoms. Once the body re-establishes balance, these symptoms will disappear.
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