Which is better, cupping or acupuncture and moxibustion

The effects of cupping and acupuncture and moxibustion on weight loss vary from person to person, and the specific selection needs to be determined according to individual physique and needs. Cupping promotes metabolism by stimulating acupoints under negative pressure, while acupuncture and moxibustion reduces weight by regulating endocrine and nervous system. Both methods have their own advantages, it is recommended to choose under the guidance of a professional physician. The principle of cupping weight loss is to stimulate the skin and acupoints through negative pressure, promote local blood circulation and lymphatic detoxification, and accelerate fat metabolism. Cupping operation is relatively simple and suitable for people with obvious local fat accumulation. Common cupping methods include cupping, gas canister, and vacuum canister. Fire cans use flames to generate negative pressure, gas cylinders are manually evacuated, and vacuum cans use equipment to control pressure. Skin bruising may occur after cupping, which is a normal phenomenon and usually subsides within a few days.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion weight loss regulates the endocrine system, inhibits appetite and promotes fat decomposition through acupuncture at specific points. Acupuncture and moxibustion can also improve the function of spleen and stomach and enhance the metabolic capacity. Common acupuncture and moxibustion points include Zusanli, Tianshu and Zhongwan. Zusanli is helpful for digestion, Tian Shu promotes intestinal peristalsis, and Zhong Wan regulates gastric function. Acupuncture and moxibustion needs professional doctors to operate, and the treatment cycle is long, usually 2-3 times a week, lasting for 1-3 months.

3. Cupping combined with acupuncture and moxibustion has better effect. Cupping can quickly improve local circulation, while acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate body function from the whole. The combination of the two can achieve a dual effect of local weight loss and systemic regulation. For example, cupping is performed first to promote local metabolism, and then acupuncture and moxibustion is used to regulate endocrine to achieve better weight loss. However, it should be noted that during the treatment process, a healthy diet and moderate exercise should be combined to avoid overeating and prolonged sitting.

Cupping weight loss and acupuncture and moxibustion weight loss have their own characteristics, and the selection should be based on individual physique and needs. It is recommended to develop personalized plans under the guidance of professional physicians, combined with a healthy lifestyle, in order to achieve safe and effective weight loss goals. Both cupping and acupuncture and moxibustion need to adhere to treatment, diet and exercise to achieve ideal results.