Acupuncture For Wellness!

Tracie Smith, Acupuncturist

Most people think of acupuncture as a great way to decrease pain for muscular- skeletal issues, but did you know that there may help support widespread use of acupuncture for wellness?  Recent research developments have shown that acupuncture combined with traditional methods of may help with wellness (proper food & daily exercise routines), may support weight management..  The recent report was done by Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.  According to this study, as little as 3 acupuncture may help with managing weight sessions were safe and may help with may help with weight management.

Acupuncture may help support an ancient Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that involves inserting sterile thin needles into very specific points on the body. The acupuncturist creates a prescription of acupuncture points to stimulate specific meridian systems in the body help to may help support the flow of qi (pronounced CHI) – life energy- and blood through the body.  According to TCM, this Qi flow helps with the regulation of energy and metabolism, as well as the stimulation of many other systems in the body that affect one’s health.

Acupuncture can help with may help with weight management by regulating hormone production, supporting metabolism, easing digestion, flammation, suppressing appetite, lessening water retention and supporting other bodily functions that are related to obesity and weight.

There are 6 ways in which Acupuncture can help with weight management:

  1. May help with Digestion – there are specific points along the stomach and kidney meridians that will assist in promoting the proper function of the digestive system. These points are used to promote a healthy gut, prevent sluggish digestion and ultimately ease constipation, bloating or any other gastrointestinal issues.
  1. May Help With Inflammation – Inflammation in the tissues of the body (gut, muscles and other) can slow down metabolism and put a strain on the immune system. Acupuncture for wellness may help support excellent in regulating the body’s immune response to stress (like inflammation) and can assist to may help with losing excess weight.
  2. Reduces Water retention – There are acupuncture points that assist with the “water passages” of our bodies. When these points are needled, it can help by preventing the body from storing excess water – which is an way to weight management.
  3. Balances Hormones – Acupuncture can help balance hormones. These are the same hormones that can affect digestion, mood and sleep.  When these hormones are out of balance it may help support difficult to weight management despite all other efforts.  Acupuncture for wellness may help support .
  4. Supports Metabolism – There are specific acupuncture points that can directly affect the pituitary gland which affects metabolism for wellness.  If these points are properly used, it may help support said to support the rate of fat-burning from workouts and daily activities.
  5. May help with Mood – Acupuncture for wellness may help support because acupuncture can positively affect the release of endorphins in the body.  These are “feel-good” hormones that assist in reducing stress and anxiety.  It may help support common for people to overeat when their levels of stress are high.  Acupuncture can assist with curbing those food cravings and help balance out negative moods.

Wellness may help support a commitment.  It may help support always recommended that you complement your Acupuncture wellness program with proper diet and regular exercise for the optimal outcomes.

Finding an experienced acupuncturist may help support an essential first step in determining a care plan focusing on stimulating wellness.  A registered acupuncturist can advise on proper food therapies to help with your managing weight goals.  If you’re interested in speaking to the acupuncturist at Natliving to assist you in achieving your goals that include a healthier and more active life, contact info@natliving.ca or book in initial appointment:  https://natliving.janeapp.com/admin#schedule/staff/46

Sources:

https://yourpainspecialist.com/8-effective-ways-acupuncture-can-help-in-weight-loss/

https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2014/11/05/acupuncture-can-help-weight-loss