How does acupuncture and moxibustion help people lose weight

Acupuncture and moxibustion weight loss is mainly achieved by regulating human endocrine and neural function, inhibiting appetite, promoting metabolism and other mechanisms, specifically involving acupoint stimulation, gastrointestinal function regulation and other physiological functions.

One of the core mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion for weight loss is to regulate the function of hypothalamus pituitary target gland axis. Acupuncture at specific acupoints such as Zusanli and Zhongwan affects the hypothalamic feeding center through neurohumoral conduction, reducing the secretion of ghrelin and increasing leptin sensitivity, thereby reducing the desire to eat. Some obese people have hypothyroidism. acupuncture and moxibustion can improve the thyroid hormone level and increase the basic metabolic rate by about 5% -15%. This metabolic regulatory effect can cause the human body to burn more calories in a resting state. Electroacupuncture is commonly used in clinical practice to stimulate abdominal acupoints such as the Tian Shu and Da Heng, which can cause rhythmic contractions of local muscles, similar to passive exercise effects.

Gastrointestinal function regulation is another important pathway. Acupuncture can improve vagus nerve excitability, delay gastric emptying time, and enhance satiety. Experiments have shown that stimulation of acupoints such as Sanyinjiao can reduce the frequency of gastric electrical activity and prolong the residence time of food in the stomach. At the same time, acupuncture and moxibustion can correct the intestinal flora disorder, reduce the absorption of inflammatory substances such as lipopolysaccharide, and reduce the probability of visceral fat deposition. For obese individuals with insulin resistance, acupuncture at acupoints such as Yishu can help improve glucose and lipid metabolism. Different acupuncture and moxibustion schools will combine auricular point sticking and pressing, acupoint catgut embedding and other methods to enhance the effect through continuous stimulation. During treatment, it is recommended to follow a low glycemic index diet and avoid eating at night to maintain insulin sensitivity.

acupuncture and moxibustion weight loss should be carried out under the operation of professional Chinese medicine doctors, usually 10-15 times as a course of treatment, and the best effect is that the interval between two treatments does not exceed 3 days. Transient thirst and fatigue may occur after treatment, which is a normal reaction and requires timely hydration and electrolyte supplementation. It is forbidden to apply needles to pregnant women, bleeding constitution and skin infection sites. diabetes patients need to inform doctors in advance to adjust insulin dosage. During the treatment, keep regular work and rest, avoid staying up late to affect the leptin secretion cycle. It is recommended to carry out aerobic exercise 3-5 times a week to consolidate the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion. Note that weight loss by acupuncture and moxibustion is not just water loss. Ketone bodies will be produced during fat decomposition. Proper supplementation of B vitamins will help to eliminate metabolic wastes.