In the process of choosing acupuncture for weight loss, people will encounter such and such doubts. The following, the health management center to take you together to solve these doubts: 1, acupuncture weight loss there are no adverse reactions? A: Acupuncture has no adverse effects on the human body and the surrounding environment during the whole process of treating diseases, and it meets the internationally recognized requirements of “no diarrhea, no anorexia, no fatigue” for weight loss programs. Therefore, among the many weight loss treatments, acupuncture is currently recognized as a green treatment method in the world. If the technique is not skilled and the acupuncture points are not found correctly, individuals may experience needle fainting or local bleeding, but it is temporary. 2.What is the principle of acupuncture for weight loss? A: The principle of acupuncture for weight loss has three effects: (1) through acupuncture and moxibustion to promote local (shallow) muscle contraction, promote metabolism, consumption of local fat, to achieve the role of local “body sculpting and beauty”. (2) Stimulate abdominal acupuncture points. Abdominal acupuncture points on the small intestine movement has a benign regulatory effect, to promote intestinal peristalsis and absorption tend to normal; increase the tension of the gastric smooth muscle can reduce the stomach capacity (meal volume), reduce hunger. (3) Through the stimulation of the vagus nerve, it regulates the feeding center in the brain, thus suppressing appetite and reducing food intake. At the same time, acupuncture can also affect the process of glucose metabolism and digestive fluid secretion, thus acting to reduce appetite. It should be noted here that nowadays, in most cases, it is only acupuncture (needles) for weight loss, without adding moxa or moxa cones for weight loss. 3, how about the cost of acupuncture weight loss? A: According to the current cost standard, each time generally about 50 yuan, a course of treatment if 10 times, the cost is about 500 yuan. In addition, if you use disposable acupuncture needles, there may be an additional charge of about 20-40 yuan for materials. Of course, in economically developed areas, acupuncture weight loss charges around 150 yuan each time, some beauty salons charge 3000 yuan for a course of treatment, the highest even reached a course of treatment 6000 yuan. 4, how much is the course of acupuncture weight loss in general? A: Acupuncture weight loss is not something that can be achieved overnight, nor can it be done once and for all. Each person’s response to acupuncture is different and requires gradual adjustment and continuous treatment. It usually takes more than 3 months to adhere to, and 6-12 months for particularly obese people. Acupuncture weight loss is a process of slowly adjusting the body, and after the treatment stops, the weight can basically maintain a normal level for 1 to 3 years. 5.Who is suitable for acupuncture weight loss? A: Not all obese people can achieve the desired effect through acupuncture, acupuncture weight loss is more effective for young and middle-aged obese people aged 20-50. This is because at this age, the human body is more mature, and various functions are more sound. Through acupuncture treatment, it is easier to adjust the various metabolic functions of the body to promote lipolysis and achieve the effect of weight loss and fat regulation. 6.Do I need to diet to lose weight with acupuncture? A: Usually, the first three days of acupuncture weight loss must be strictly controlled diet, that is, breakfast with milk, Chinese food is based on two eggs, dinner can eat 1 to 2 cucumbers, and then pay attention to eat less pasta and potatoes to reduce the intake of calories. At the same time, eat more vegetables and soy products. When eating, it is advisable to chew slowly, not to eat too much, not to mention overeating, to seven points full is appropriate. According to each person’s situation, it is best to add some more exercise to keep consumption greater than intake over a period of time, thus accelerating the consumption of excess body fat. In a word, during acupuncture weight loss, pay attention to limiting the total calories of your diet and consume low-carbohydrate and low-fat foods. Also adhere to physical exercise to increase calorie consumption in order to reduce fat accumulation. The amount of exercise is preferable to a heart rate of 110-130 beats per minute. Combined with cardiovascular and other diseases to reduce the amount of exercise as appropriate. 7, acupuncture weight loss why some good results, some bad? A: Generally speaking, the more you exceed the standard weight, the more obvious the effect of acupuncture for weight loss. Overweight is not serious, the effect of weight loss is not so obvious. Secondly, the weight loss effect is also related to whether it is a whole body weight loss. Some partial weight loss (such as abdominal weight loss), the effect is obvious but the weight loss is not obvious. Also, the effect of weight loss is related to the characteristics of fat, soft fat loss is fast and obvious, hard fat is not fast. In addition, acupuncture weight loss efficacy not only depends on the doctor’s good technique, the subjective will of the obese, will, as well as diet, exercise, etc. is also very important. Otherwise, the doctor’s technology is good, the dieter does not cooperate, still adhere to the bad lifestyle, eating and drinking, lazy and immobile, its weight loss effect will certainly be greatly reduced. 8, acupuncture weight loss will not rebound? A: It is difficult to say whether it will rebound or not, the key is to find out the reasons for gaining weight or rebounding and to overcome them. Weight loss is a long-term thing, not a one-off. After weight loss, pay attention not to eat and drink, more exercise, more vegetables and fruits. 9, acupuncture weight loss need to choose the timing? A: The effect of acupuncture weight loss is related to the season and climate. Usually the effect is faster in spring and summer, and slower in autumn and winter. This is because, in spring and summer, the body’s metabolic function is strong, the natural excretion is smooth, conducive to weight loss. 10, acupuncture weight loss pain? A: Honestly, there is no pain in needling flesh and skin? The actual fact is that you can’t say that it hurts, but you can’t say that it doesn’t hurt. The pain of acupuncture is also related to the location of the needles, such as the inside of the limbs, head and face, less touched or exposed parts, due to the distribution of nerve endings in these parts of the dense, more sensitive to pain when the needles. In addition, if the acupuncturist is not skilled, the pain will be stronger. However, the sensation of acupuncture is not mainly pain, the sensation of acupuncture is called needle sense, refers to the needle into the acupuncture points at a certain depth and the use of some techniques (such as twisting, lifting and inserting), the patient in the local feeling of soreness, numbness, swelling or a little pain a mixed feeling, some people describe as “a hundred sensations. Sometimes this intermingled needle sensation can also be transmitted and spread along the route of meridians to the site of the disease, which is clinically known as “getting qi”. 11.Where do I need to do it? A: The regular hospital can achieve aseptic operation. For this reason, obese patients should go to the regular hospital acupuncture and massage department or acupuncture and rehabilitation department, medical beauty department, ask qualified doctors to make a clear diagnosis and develop a weight loss program. Because regular hospitals have requirements for acupuncture (tui na) standardized operation, needle tools (techniques), which can effectively avoid the occurrence of injury and/or infection (cross infection). It should be noted that many beauty salons and weight loss centers zap 30 to 40 needles (in order to charge more). Some people also think that the more needles they have, the more effective they are, which is actually a misconception. This is a misconception. Acupuncture requires professional knowledge, it has rules and regulations, focus on the selection of points, different from person to person, evidence-based treatment. If you follow the trend blindly, you will do more harm than good.