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Worried about gaining weight over the holidays?

Or just want to quit having all those cravings where you grab for a sugary treat? Many people follow diet plans, exercise routines and even resort to gastric bypass surgeries in their effort to slim down. Some of these procedures have side effects and are not really recommended while some others require too much effort from a person. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to assist in weight loss and appetite control.

What is acupuncture?

Here’s a quick little tidbit:

The basic theory behind acupuncture is that you are healthiest when your body’s energy flows freely. Blocked energy causes pain, fatigue, illness and other problems. Acupuncture is an 

Eastern medicine technique that utilizes hair-thin needles inserted in specific spots on the skin. The tiny needles stimulate the body to release endorphins: the body’s pain relieving chemicals. There are no harmful side effects of this therapy.

Appetite is controlled by your adrenal glands and your hypothalamus. Needles are inserted into the earlobes at points that correspond with these sites that reduce the release of hunger-causing hormones and elevate the flow of those endorphins.

Acupuncture, along with curbing appetite, can quell cravings, boost metabolism, improve digestion, regulate obesity-related hormones, and enhance the way nutrients are used. It can also strengthen the function of the liver and increase smooth muscle tone of the stomach to help people know they are full.

So if you are thinking about losing or controlling your weight as a New Year’s resolution, or just wanted to take care of yourself, consider trying acupuncture as part of your path to wellness.

Energy Health Group offers many ways to achieve a holistic lifestyle, with chiropractic, medical massage, acupuncture, physical therapy and nutrition. We have a whole weight loss program with all of these intertwined.

Please give us a call for more information! 516-504-4040

Happy Holidays!