Why is it necessary to lose weight in winter? Just like the law of "spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage" for all things, winter is the best season for people to store heat and fat. This is because, in winter, the cold weather makes it difficult for people to control their appetite, and the reduced daylight hours result in decreased physical activity. These are the main factors that make it easy for people to gain weight in winter. In addition, according to traditional Chinese medicine, obesity is often caused by imbalances in the spleen and stomach and a low metabolism. Compared to summer, winter is the season when the spleen and stomach have lower digestive functions. When the body's metabolism is low, the nutrients consumed cannot be converted into Qi and blood but instead accumulate as fat. Therefore, it is wise to start working on weight loss in winter as a preventive measure.
When the body's metabolism is imbalanced, it is what traditional Chinese medicine refers to as a state of "exhausting the heart and spleen". In this context, "heart" does not only refer to the heart organ but encompasses the entire nervous system, while "spleen" does not only refer to the spleen and stomach but represents the body's endocrine and digestive systems. Any problems with these systems can lead to obesity. Therefore, acupuncture for weight loss in traditional Chinese medicine is not simply about targeting specific areas but rather about using acupuncture to restore balance between yin and yang, harmonize Qi and blood, and normalize organ functions, achieving natural weight loss through "regulation". When undergoing acupuncture for weight loss, the acupuncture points and the number of needles used can vary, with some treatments using as many as 40-50 needles and others using as few as 10.
Currently, many businesses in the market claim that their weight loss methods will "never rebound". Therefore, the concern for many consumers regarding acupuncture for weight loss is whether it will cause rebound. In fact, up to now, no weight loss method can guarantee no rebound. If a person who became obese due to lifestyle and dietary habits does not change their old habits and holds on to the idea of "losing weight again when gaining weight", then any weight loss achieved is in vain. However, for individuals with simple obesity caused by metabolic disorders, the effect of acupuncture for weight loss is immediate and less likely to rebound. Therefore, acupuncture for weight loss is a safe and effective method suitable for winter weight loss.
Furthermore, it is important to note that acupuncture for weight loss does not involve "sealing acupoints". This claim is just a trick used by businesses to deceive and take people's money.
