Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that can be used for health preservation and disease prevention and treatment. Nowadays, many people also use it for weight loss. Ear acupuncture for weight loss is a specific method of acupuncture for weight loss that is favored by many consumers due to its significant effects. So, what exactly is ear acupuncture for weight loss? Let's find out together!
Generally speaking, our body weight fluctuates throughout the year. In summer, high temperatures can affect our appetite, and women tend to eat less in order to show off their figures. In winter, sweating decreases and digestion returns to normal, causing fat to gradually accumulate and people to gain weight. Increased appetite and more sleep are obvious manifestations during this time. If we can reduce sleep, control our diet, and engage in appropriate exercise, weight loss becomes easier.
Ear acupuncture stimulates the nerves and blood vessels in the auricle, stimulating the auricular cartilage and cavum conchae, which have the function of adjusting the body's endocrine system and visceral function. In particular, stimulating the vagus nerve can affect insulin levels, thereby suppressing appetite and achieving weight loss.
The specific method of ear acupuncture for weight loss involves finding the acupoints and disinfecting the area. When inserting the needle, the left hand should stabilize the auricle, and the right hand should vertically insert a 0.5 or 1 inch 3# needle into the cartilage. The intensity and technique of stimulation should be adjusted according to individual circumstances. The depth of needle insertion should be flexible and based on the thickness of the individual's auricle. Generally, inserting the needle 2-3 fen into the skin is sufficient, without puncturing the skin on the opposite side.
Many people may feel pain during ear acupuncture, but it will be relieved after a while. If there is no needle sensation in the area, the direction of the needle tip needs to be adjusted.
The needle should be left in place for at least 20-30 minutes, during which intermittent needle twisting can enhance stimulation.
When removing the needle, the left hand should support the back of the ear, and the right hand should remove the needle while using a cotton ball to compress the needle eye to prevent bleeding. The area should be wiped again with iodine.
Ear acupuncture for weight loss can be performed once a day or every other day, alternating between both ears. A course of treatment lasts for 10-15 days, with a 5-7 day interval before starting the next course. Generally, noticeable results can be seen after two courses.
Not everyone is suitable for acupuncture for weight loss. Although many people desire a slim figure, blindly dieting can harm our bodies. Therefore, it is important to choose a safe and effective method for weight loss. Acupuncture for weight loss is favored by many people because of its safety. However, not everyone is suitable for this method. Let's find out who can benefit from acupuncture for weight loss.
Acupuncture for weight loss is a method of traditional Chinese medicine that has no side effects and has definite efficacy. Obesity is not simply a matter of fat accumulation in the body, but rather a disorder of endocrine metabolism caused by factors such as excessive energy intake, endocrine disorders, and abnormal hormone secretion. Acupuncture for weight loss combines disease differentiation and syndrome differentiation, using mainly needle stimulation and complementing with methods such as embedding threads in acupoints and applying pressure to ear acupoints to stimulate specific acupoints in the body's meridians and regulate the body, achieving the goal of weight loss. Compared to Western medicine treatments, drug-based weight loss methods have side effects, and surgical methods carry certain safety risks. Acupuncture for weight loss is safe and effective.
