All the right points......
Ear points - usually some combination involving shen men, sympathetic, endocrine, hunger and stomach - are the best-known acupuncture approach to weight loss. The ear in acupuncture is a microcosm of the whole body, so ear points can be effective at treating conditions that involve multiple systems. The above-mentioned points, for example, address common issues in patients who are struggling to lose weight: shen men and sympathetic reduce anxiety and calm the nervous system; endocrine addresses potential hormone imbalances and affects metabolism; the hunger point curbs food cravings; and the stomach point targets one of the primary organs involved in digestion.
The story of acupuncture and weight loss, however, does not end at the ear.
This is a topic that I get many, many questions on. As a provider my reservation is in regards to emotional and hormonal issues. Not everyone's picture looks the same, which is why ear weight-loss protocols don't always work. If a hormone imbalance is affecting appetite and metabolism or a digestive disturbance is making it difficult to excrete waste or if the patient is battling severe anxiety, depression or addictive eating, weight is unlikely to come off.
At our office we cannot stress enough the importance of a whole body and big picture approach to weight loss and this is our ultimate goal with each and every individual. It is absolutely vital to be successful.
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