Conventional wisdom tells us that weight reduction is a simple matter of balancing calorie intake with energy expended, but it's rarely that simple in reality. Countless people who dedicate hours each week to strenuous and painful workouts can attest to this; they get stronger and feel better, however the fat doesn't budge an inch. Likewise, changes in diet often produce lackluster results, either because it's incompatible with their body type or difficult to stay with.
This has caused a surge in alternative weight-loss methods of varying effectiveness. Crash diets are and remain prevalent despite the fact they fail to provide long-term results. Supplements are by and large expensive placebos, providing customers with a positive high while their cellulite rests easy, secure in its place upon their thighs.
Simply put, the only real path to success is through a balanced diet and exercise program which is suited to a person's needs. While it requires experimentation, it is easier to follow through when physiological and psychological cravings can be dealt with and thus enable someone to accurately gauge the response and health of their body. That's where acupuncture comes in.
In accordance with Traditional Chinese Medicine, excess weight indicates that there is an imbalance somewhere in the spleen or liver. The spleen is vital to proper functioning within the digestive system, which transforms food into the vital essence of life, Qi. If this process is somehow hindered it manifests in symptoms like fatigue, slow metabolism, and a feeling of heaviness. The liver is responsible for keeping the flow of blood and Qi smooth and steady, and when it can't do its job the spleen suffers and the whole body is thrown into disharmony. This may also lead to emotional instability and increased stress which then damages the body further and stalls progress toward achieving ideal health.
Acupuncture treatments are tailored to the needs of each individual with the intention of improving circulation, calming the nervous system, and promoting well-being for the entire body. Treatments usually are scheduled once or twice a week for two to three months or until the stated goal is reached, and they may be altered to deal with new symptoms as necessary.
Most patients experience a decline in appetite and cravings, although if acupuncture alone isn't working then practitioners of Chinese Medicine can usually recommend herbs and foods to assist the body in repairing itself. Ultimately, additional effort will be required to get in shape, but acupuncture delivers on its promise to simplify accomplishing this by quieting your unconscious drives and putting you back in control of your health.
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