Acupuncture For Weight Loss Brisbane

Acupuncture is a natural and drug-free way of assisting people with weight loss. It is especially useful for people who struggle to lose weight despite eating healthy and exercising regularly. Jane Ma, Acupuncturist, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner at AcuNatural Health are specially trained to assist her clients to lose weight through a specialized acupuncture program. Jane Ma is experienced in helping people with metabolic problems associated with:

There are many reasons people become overweight – hormone imbalances, slowed metabolism, overeating, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise are some of the most common.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, the belief is that excessive weight gain is caused mainly by an imbalance in the body due to a malfunction of the liver and spleen organ systems.

In the five-element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is responsible for the flow of your body’s energy known as Qi and blood (as well as your emotions). The liver’s ability to function properly and smoothly can be negatively impacted by our modern, fast-paced lifestyle and chronic stress. This can cause the spleen and whole digestive system to function poorly resulting in a decrease in metabolism and can cause some of the ‘triggers’ that lead to compulsive eating and cravings.

The spleen’s job on the other hand is responsible for the functioning of the digestive system. It ensures that the food we eat is transformed into energy otherwise known as Qi – the vital substance of life. Imbalances of the spleen will have symptoms such as slow metabolism, fatigue, a feeling of heaviness, water retention, and loose stool.

Weight loss acupuncture Brisbane can assist with weight loss by curbing the appetite, reducing cravings, increasing metabolism, improving digestion, regulating obesity-related hormones, and enhancing the way nutrients are used. Acupuncture needles inserted into specific points on the body and in the ear release endorphins. These have a calming and relaxing effect, making it easier to deal with stress, frustration, and anxiety that can often trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Acupuncture can often help to remove stress from the body which is often the underlying root cause of imbalances of the digestive system and metabolism.

Ear acupuncture is a treatment that is based on the theory that the outer ear represents all parts of the body. One type uses one needle inserted into the area that is linked to hunger and appetite, while the other involves inserting five needles at different key points in the ear. Many of the points from ear acupuncture systems that are important for weight loss treatments include:

The practitioner chooses two or more of these points for each treatment depending upon the patient’s problem and personality profile regarding overeating. Depending on the patient’s profile, other points on the body would also be selected including along the meridians of the liver, stomach, and kidney. This will help to circulate and tonify the energy throughout the body, calm the nervous system, and decrease edema or water retention.

A growing body of research supports the use of weight loss acupuncture Brisbane and Traditional Chinese medicine in weight loss:

Click here to read about a case study demonstrating the success of acupuncture with assisting with weight loss.