Acupuncture has been touted as the Traditional Chinese Method treatment that works to solve every type of problem: health, old injuries and fertility — but can it help you lose weight after having a baby? Some women and experts swear it works wonders. What’s the theory behind it and when should you go to see an acupuncturist?
Acupuncture for weight loss
The whole premise behind acupuncture is that the needles help to stimulate the body’s meridians to release energy flow, improving the Qi and balancing the forces in your body. If you’ve received TCM and acupuncture treatment for fertility, you will have an understanding of how it regulates hormones. Similarly, weight gain and obesity are controlled by hormones, which is why it is reasonable to think that acupuncture can help you lose weight.
By stimulating your meridians, acupuncture can complement your diet and work out regime by increasing your metabolism and energy levels, regulating your hormones and improving your digestion and organ function.
Which points are stimulated?
The best acupuncture points for weight loss are located on four points on the body. They are as follows:
- The Shen Men point on the ear which controls appetite
- The stomach point, which stimulate muscles and reduce hunger
- The mouth point, which is calming and reduces hyperactivity
- The endocrine point, which improves Qi in the liver and increases metabolism
Treatment can be also accompanied by consuming Chinese herbs.
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When can I go for acupuncture?
Find out when you can go for acupuncture on the next page…
When can I go for acupuncture?
First of all, you should not run to your acupuncturist the instant you’ve given birth. TCM practitioners believe very strongly in the practice of confinement, which is why you should be staying home to recuperate for at least a month, if not more.
Next, you should give yourself another couple of months to see if you are naturally losing the weight. There is no need to compete with Hollywood stars who are under pressure to regain their figures immediately. Breastfeeding mums often burn a lot of calories and lose weight quickly. Your genetics also play a part in weight loss. If you are losing weight at a healthy pace already, there’s no need to go for acupuncture since you don’t need the stimulation.
However, if the weight isn’t budging despite working out and eating healthily, and you feel sluggish, acupuncture may be a good solution. Consult your acupuncturist for a solution that is good for you. You may want to start with just acupuncture and skip the Chinese herbs, especially if you are breastfeeding, since they may be quite strong.
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Alternatives to acupuncture
Although acupuncture is the most effective way to stimulate your meridiens, you can also achieve some of the same effects with Chinese Tui Na massage. You can also get electronic stimulation kits that send pulses into the meridian spots. Just remember though that the point is not to lose weight fast quickly but safely! Slow weight loss is much more permanent than rapid weight loss. As a new mum, you need a lot of energy, so don’t put yourself in harm’s way with extreme dieting and exercise.
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