ACUPUNCTURE: GET RID OF EXCESS WEIGHT AND LOCALIZED FAT WITHOUT MEDICATION
Dr. Jenny Petala, MSc, PhD, General Practitioner, trained in medical acupuncture, explains how this technique reduces the feeling of hunger.
Acupuncture is a 4,000-year-old method that originated in China and is used today in private practices as well as in public hospitals around the world. It is recommended by the World Health Organization and by leading universities such as Harvard. Therefore, it is considered safe and is applied to a wide range of conditions as well as
addictions, such as overeating and obesity. Modern lifestyle places significant pressure on people, often leading them to turn to food for comfort. No one is truly that hungry to justify the quantities consumed. Acupuncture calms the body, balances the neurohormonal system, and teaches you to live again with less food—to feel full more easily, both physically and emotionally.
Why Choose Acupuncture for Weight Loss? What Additional Benefits Does It Offer?
First and foremost, it helps control appetite and promotes immediate weight loss—quickly and easily—breaking the vicious cycle of binge-eating episodes followed by
feelings of guilt, and vice versa. At each session, blood glucose levels are balanced, preventing intense hunger and hypoglycemic episodes. Glucose, cortisol (the stress hormone that affects metabolism), and leptin (the hormone that regulates body weight) are brought into balance, resulting in a quicker sense of satiety and easier weight loss. With the help of acupuncture, reducing calorie intake becomes effortless, as it suppresses appetite, calms the gastrointestinal system, combats insomnia, and helps you stay consistent with your diet. Its positive effects are largely due to the release of anti-stress and antidepressant biochemical substances produced by the body, such as endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and others.
Does It Also Help with Localized Slimming?
Using a specialized electroacupuncture device applied during each treatment, localized reduction of fluid retention and fat cells is achieved. As a result, you can lose centimeters in targeted areas such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, etc. The needles are extremely fine, and the electroacupuncture device is painless—on the contrary, it is very pleasant as part of the overall treatment experience.
In Summary, What Are the Advantages of This Method?
It suppresses appetite, accelerates metabolism, increases the feeling of fullness, reduces stress and promotes relaxation, relieves heartburn, bloating (flatulence), and nausea, induces detoxification, reduces fluid retention, and promotes fat breakdown in areas of localized fat with the help of a specialized electroacupuncture device.
What Is the Weight Loss Process?
Weight loss typically ranges from one to two kilograms per week. Each acupuncture session lasts about 30 minutes, and the needles used are disposable. At the same time, a specialized dietary plan is provided to support the body and achieve optimal results. Gradual weight loss is important, as it protects against potential hormonal disturbances. To maintain the weight lost after completing the treatment, only a few follow-up maintenance sessions may be required.
