Can acupuncture help with weight loss?
Acupuncture can generally help with weight loss, but it is not suitable for individuals who are severely obese. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Acupuncture involves inserting needles into the body at specific angles and stimulating certain acupoints through techniques such as twisting, rotating, lifting, or thrusting, thereby preventing and treating diseases. For individuals experiencing obesity, acupuncture may be used under medical guidance to stimulate relevant meridian points. This not only helps promote metabolism and accelerate fat burning, but also suppresses appetite and reduces food intake, thus achieving weight loss.
Although acupuncture can assist in weight loss, it should still be combined with dietary adjustments and appropriate physical exercise to achieve optimal results.