Weight Loss

Many of us spend a lot of time racing to work and school. This constant going stimulates our fight or flight nervous system, or sympathetic nervous system. With the help of acupuncture, people can relieve these symptoms and shift into a more relaxed state, parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for healthy digestion and metabolism. Acupuncture stimulated the nervous system to release chemicals and hormones. These chemicals and hormones, such as serotonin and endorphins, trigger the switch from sympathetic to parasympathetic. so, if you're looking to lose weight, acupuncture could be a great way to boost your mood. Being in a positive frame of mind can help motivate you to reach your goals.
 
Cravings are linked to our memory. This is because our brains remember certain tastes that make us feel good. Auricular acupuncture can help restore the nerves that are associated with these feelings by stimulating the hippocampus (memory area of the brain). The ear is stimulated by a cranial nerve that directly connects to the brain. By stimulating this nerve, memories associated with cravings can be mitigated.

Acupuncture has also been shown to stimulate the endocrine system and kidneys to promote water retention and balance hormones. The spleen and thyroid glands are also used to target the effects of excess sugar and balance hormones. Combining acupuncture with traditional weight loss methods can help people achieve a healthy weight loss.

​Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you reach your long term goal of weight loss. In Traditional Chinese Medicine excessive weight gain is often caused by the accumulation of Dampness. This condition occurs when an excess of food intake slows down the digestion and absorption of food. Chinese medicine nutrition is specifically tailored to each patient in order to restore the balance between food intake and digestion.

​Some Chinese herbs can help boost metabolism, suppress appetite, and burn fat. They are also known to improve digestion and reduce appetite. For example Bao He is an herbal formula that uses a variety of herbs. It is also used to stimulate digestion. Hong Hua is a Chinese herb that can help individuals lose weight by suppressing the appetite and preventing the craving for more fat. It can also increase the amount of serotonin in the brain, which can help avoid over-eating. With the help of Chinese herbal medicine you can reach your weight loss goals.