Weight loss has never been permanent. It always demands continuous work outs along with good, healthy diet. Weight management is a multi-faceted program and successful long term weight loss is incredibly difficult for most of the people around the world. Acupuncture therapy is an adjunct therapy which has been in practice for more than 5,000 years. It is not the Holy Grail in the treatment of weight control, however, it is effective to make it easier to loose and maintain that loss.
Acupuncture weight loss treatment involves inserting thin needles to particular spots on the skin. It stimulates the body to release endorphins, which may help controlling body appetite. They have a relaxing and calming effect that helps the body to deal with stress, frustration, of leaving the extra dose of food. Moreover, these “feel-good” pain relieving chemicals helps in enhancement of the metabolism and will power in a human.

To let the acupuncturist choose the accurate points for you, it is inevitable to get through consultation. Your particular style of eating habits let him to know the real digestive problems and your appetite. The pulses are then checked to discern the general state of energy and measure the state of the stomach energy.

The cracks of the tongue, puffiness of the stomach area, suspicious yellow or white coatings are some of the clues that spell the condition and reasons for gaining weight. Once, the reason is analyzed, the acupuncturist then armed with this information get started with his treatment.

The needles are inserted to the body at certain pre-decided points. These points may be listed as:

Mouth: relate to an impulsive eater who is a chain-smoker
Stomach: relate to a person who is obese (eats even the stomach is full)
Lungs: relate to people who are food addicts, like love chocolates, sweets etc.
Endocrine: relate to people who may gain weight due to water retention.
Senmen: relate to psychology overlay for anxiety, frustration and loneliness, basically a calming and relaxing point.
Spleen: relate to hormonal and sugar imbalances.
Kidney: relate to nervous system and water retention
Thyroid: relate to slow metabolism.

The acupuncturist may choose a combination of these points in accordance with the problem of the patient and profile regarding eating habits. The acupuncturist may also use electro-stimulation to stimulate the growth of endorphins.

Unlike other medications, the benefit of acupuncture therapy lies in its long term benefit and no side-effects along with any chance of addiction. It is a perfect natural treatment to boost up the weight loss metabolism of the body. However, it is needed to be repeated on regular terms to maintain the effects. The acupuncture therapy is not the only reason for the weight loss, it need certain improved profile of eating along with regular work-outs and healthy lifestyle.