Acupuncture for Weight Management

According to traditional Chinese Medicine, unintended weight gain is the result of an imbalance in the body. It could be that one of your organ systems, such as your liver or spleen are out of balance. Or that your endocrine system and its hormones are not functioning properly, instructing the body to hold onto excess water and tissue. It could also be a result of stress or emotional distress. Below, we explain how Acupuncture can help regulate the body so that it can maintain a healthy and natural weight. 

Gut Health

Points associated with digestion along the stomach, spleen and kidney meridians can help regulate your metabolism and rate at which you digest and absorb nutrients. Clearing out slow digestion and improving gut health, you can relieve constipation, bloating and other gastrointestinal issues that may keep you sedentary or lead to fat deposition.

Rest & Digest

When the body is in a heightened, stressful state it activates the Sympathetic nervous system which tells the body it is in danger and to save energy in case it needs to fight, or flight. This stops our digestive system and holds onto fat as storage to use as energy in a state of emergency. Acupuncture takes us out of fight-or-flight and activates our Parasympathetic nervous system, which is our rest-and-digest state. This tells the body it's okay to release, let go and optimize our digestive functioning. 

Reduce Cravings

Sometimes in times of stress or low mood, we reach for food as a source of comfort and something to make us feel good. Sometimes these cravings extend beyond our means and the addictive quality of sugar impacts us negatively. Acupuncture has been found to help with addiction issues, as well as promoting our own feel-good hormones naturally, so we are able to make healthier choices for ourselves. 

Whatever place you are at in your life and on your wellness journey is enough. The fact that you are interested to learn and grow shows tremendous strength and we are here to support you in any way possible. Our staff and practitioners are here for any questions you may have and know that Seyhart is a safe space for healing.