How Acupuncture Can Help With Weight Loss

Losing weight is based on one overwhelming factor: balance. If one has a hormone imbalance or unmanaged metabolism and digestion, then it is more difficult to lose weight efficiently. Acupuncture helps relieve this imbalance by targeting pressure points on the body that lead directly to the glands that secrete these hormones or by preventing other factors that may lead to weight gain, such as water retention and inflammation in the digestive tissues of the body.

At Bonafide Acupuncture, our licensed acupuncturists in Park Slope expertly use acupuncture and herbal acupuncture products to target the root causes of weight struggles for long-lasting results.

The Impact of Hormone Imbalance

Hormone variation can be caused by factors such as stress; when one has many stressors, they release the hormone cortisol, which affects digestion and fat storage in the body. Cortisol is often called the “stress hormone,” and high levels can lead to increased fat storage, especially around the midsection.

• Acupuncture can help rebalance cortisol levels by stimulating pressure points that communicate with the adrenal glands to regulate hormone secretion.
• A recent study found that patients’ cortisol levels increased 28-50% after receiving traditional acupuncture treatments.

Since cortisol levels directly affect the way that fat is stored in the body, acupuncture would aid in curing this hormone imbalance and make it easier to achieve healthy weight loss goals.

Balancing Metabolism and Digestion

Acupuncture also stimulates the thyroid and endocrine glands, which helps regulate metabolism levels. This would not only raise resting metabolism but would also stabilize blood sugar levels, which all lead to a more balanced body.

• Stimulating acupuncture points on the ears, hands, and feet that relate to the endocrine system can promote healthy metabolism function.
• Metabolism levels can also be affected by tension and inflammation in the gut, which can easily be relieved by stimulating pressure points related to the immune response of the body. Paired with a nutritious anti-inflammatory diet, acupuncture can also help improve digestion by using stomach and spleen acupuncture points.
• Acupuncture points along the leg, specifically the stomach and spleen meridians, when stimulated, directly aid in quickening digestion and improve gut health.

Kidney meridian points are addressed in medical massage Brooklyn sessions, and our whole-body treatments lessen bloating and swelling by improving fluid circulation and filtration. Reducing temporary water weight makes pounds seem to melt away easily.

 

Reducing Water Retention

Lastly, the same acupuncture pressure points that relate to the kidney and endocrine system, when stimulated, also relieve excessive water retention in the body. This is an easy way to reduce temporary water weight gain, and also very easy to maintain.

• Acupuncture points on the kidney meridian can help reduce bloating and swelling in the body by promoting circulation and filtration of fluids.
• A licensed acupuncturist can create a customized treatment plan to target acupuncture points that will rebalance hormones, improve metabolism and digestion, and reduce inflammation for healthier, sustainable weight loss.

Classical Chinese acupuncture therapy provides a holistic approach to balancing hormones, improving gut health, supporting healthy metabolism, and reducing water retention in the body for easier weight management. Along with lifestyle changes, acupuncture can be an effective component of a weight loss program.

Visit our Park Slope Acupuncture Clinic Today!

Through customized treatment combining acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle advice, our Park Slope acupunctureclinic empowers clients to achieve and maintain a balanced weight naturally. Schedule your consultation today to discuss a holistic weight loss plan tailored to your unique needs.

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