If you struggle with your weight, you’re not alone. In fact, more than 30% of all U.S. adults meet the criteria for being obese. Americans spend billions of dollars annually on weight loss products, but obesity is still on the rise. People are even turning to surgery as a weight loss option. This is a drastic measure and can cause unwanted side effects. Unfortunately, excess weight is not just a cosmetic issue. Being overweight is a risk factor for many conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) take a holistic, or whole-body approach to health. This ancient form of healthcare works to restore the balance and flow of the body’s Qi (pronounced ‘chee’), or vital energy. According to TCM, the reasons why people gain weight, or find it difficult to lose weight, are numerous. Your acupuncturist is well versed in uncovering the root cause(s) or imbalances that have affected your weight.

There are a variety of reasons why Acupuncture works to control weight on various levels.

• 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.
• 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.
• Support digestion - Acupuncture can support the body to generate an efficient digestive process.

Herbal remedies may be very helpful in reaching your goals as well as in achieving other health benefits. Lucy will work closely with you to determine the types of herbs that will be best for your situation. In many cases, Ms. Postolov’s patients lose 10 to 20 lbs within a few weeks of their first treatment.

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