One of the most difficult health concerns that we have to deal with is problems with our weight.  For many of us, this is been an ongoing problem for most of our lives.  Perhaps we were even overweight when we were children and because of habits that we have had since we were young, it may be difficult for us not to overeat.  Add to that the general lifestyle that most of us lead which is busy and full of sugary snacks and convenient fast food and it is little wonder that we have problems with our weight.

Acupuncture Can Help With A Weight Loss Plan
One thing that can help with our weight loss and suppressing our appetite is the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture.  Although most people think of acupuncture as being a treatment that helps with general health balancing and the relief of pain, it can also do a lot to help us with our weight loss efforts.  It is true that acupuncture is a great method of working naturally with our health but, isn’t taking care of our weight also a part of our natural health?  Let’s examine acupuncture and weight loss and see what it can do for you.

How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture has the effect of bringing our body back within a balanced state, a natural balance that our body needs.  According to traditional Chinese medicine, all of us have channels in our body which transport energy from one part of our body into another.  If our body is in balance, we are able to enjoy a natural flow of this energy, otherwise known as Chi.  Acupuncture is able to manipulate the flow of energy or Chi that is within our body through the insertion of hair thin acupuncture needles.  If this energy is disrupted in some cases, it can help us by suppressing the energy as well.  It does this through acupuncture and also helps by suppressing our appetite. Suppressing the appetite is one the greatest benefits from acupuncture for a weight loss plan. Oftentimes, appetite cravings are what prevent us from losing weight successfully.

Many people who go in for acupuncture for pain or general healing may also be able to enjoy the side benefits of a suppressed appetite through acupuncture as well.  What you will probably realize, however, is that by reducing your appetite through acupuncture, you are able to eat less on a regular basis, have less cravings and find it easier to maintain a healthier weight.

Weight Loss Success With Acupuncture
I have helped many people successfully lose weight with acupuncture. Weight loss can be difficult and frustrating. Diet pills give you the jitters and your body just seems to be fighting you the whole way. But weight loss will not be complete with acupuncture alone. So acupuncture, proper nutrition and exercise are combined for a highly successful treatment program. Just imagine finally reversing years of weight gain, looking slimmer and feeling more energetic.

Acupuncture can really provide a powerful impact for weight control by curbing your appetite, stopping those food cravings, boosting metabolism, even improving digestion, regulating obesity hormones and finally enhancing the way nutrients are used.

If you have reached a dead end in weight loss, give acupuncture a try. I provide a free consultation and will develop an individualized treatment plan that will fit within your weekly routine. My clinic is located in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area.

Saida Reifenrath, Licensed Acupuncturist

240 Regency Ct

Brookfield, WI 53045

Phone 414-803-8172