Are You Trying to Lose Weight Naturally?
If you struggle with your weight in Chicago and Glenview, IL, you’re not alone. In fact, more than 30% of all U.S. adults meet the criteria for being obese.
In the United States, an estimated 300,000 people a year die from obesity. In several studies over the last five years, researchers have shown patients who receive regular acupuncture treatments see faster weight loss results than those who do not.
Contact us in Chicago and Glenview, IL to learn more about how we can help with natural weight loss.
Acupuncture demonstrates clinical efficacy for the treatment of obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease brought on by the confluence of genetic, lifestyle, environmental and dietary variables. It presents as an increase in the amount of body fat stored. In the last decades, there has been a dramatic rise in the obesity rates of children, adolescents and adults.
Many people struggle to manage their weight solely through an increase in physical activity and dietary changes. While there are pharmaceutical treatments for obesity, their success is limited by the side effects that they also bring. Alternatively, acupuncture is a relatively affordable, easy and safe treatment for obesity that has been used clinically in China and other countries.
Release Endorphins
With diet changes, many people experience cravings, which can lead to binge eating. Cravings in the body are often due to a lack of endorphins. Acupuncture can help to balance out the cravings by helping the body to release endorphins.
Support Digestion
Acupuncture can support the body to generate an efficient digestive process.
Reduce Stress
An increase in the “stress hormone” cortisol can alter the metabolism. Through the release of endorphins, the “stress hormone” can also be neutralized.
Yes, it is very safe. Acupuncturists use individually wrapped, single-use, sterile needles for each treatment.
Acupuncture can cause minor bruising and tenderness around where the needles are inserted. This bruising will go away within a couple of days after your treatment.
This depends on your weight loss goals and any underlying factors that may be contributing to the difficulty in losing weight. We will help determine how long it will take for you to start seeing meaningful results. We can work together to develop a treatment plan that’s manageable for you.
Our acupuncture clinic is located in Chicago and Glenview, IL. We are licensed acupuncturists with experience treating the root cause(s) of your anxiety. Schedule an appointment below.