How Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Help With Weight Loss
When we look at common weight loss challenges, we find that many people struggle with persistent food cravings, sluggish metabolism, stress-related eating, and hormonal imbalances.
When attempting to create a weight-loss plan, we see how emotional eating often derails progress, while digestive issues can prevent proper nutrient absorption and metabolism.
Our NYC acupuncture clinic addresses these challenges in multiple ways. We start with identifying the major causes of your weight gain, be they physical, mental, and/or emotional. Acupuncture is then used to target specific points related to hunger and satiety, thereby reducing your cravings and controlling appetite.
We also aim to stimulate your body’s metabolism, supporting more efficient calorie burning. Regulating your digestive function also helps to improve nutrient processing and reduce bloating.
We find that stress management is one of acupuncture’s most valuable benefits for our weight loss clients. By activating your parasympathetic nervous system, acupuncture promotes relaxation and reduces cortisol levels. This helps break the cycle of stress-induced eating that many of our NYC clients experience in their busy daily lives.
We’ll also work with you to come up with a course of action and forms of accountability that will help you reach your goals.
Weight Loss and Chinese Medicine
According to Traditional Chinese medicine, the body is viewed as an interconnected system where balance is essential for health. This ancient healing tradition recognizes that proper energy flow—or Qi—throughout the body supports all functions, including metabolism and digestion.
Chinese medicine identifies several patterns that contribute to weight gain. We often see Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency, which manifests as poor digestion and metabolism. Liver Qi stagnation frequently appears in stressed individuals, leading to emotional eating and weight gain around the midsection.
Dampness accumulation—seen as excess body fat in Western terms—occurs when the body’s filtering systems aren’t functioning optimally. A full health history and consultation will help to reveal these and other patterns that may also contribute to weight gain.
We help with weight loss by strengthening the Spleen and Stomach to improve digestion and metabolism. We move Liver Qi to reduce stress and emotional eating. And we drain dampness to help the body process and eliminate excess fluids and fats.
For those in NYC seeking a different approach to weight loss, Five Seasons Acupuncture offers a gentle yet effective option that treats both body and mind.
For our non-local clients, we also offer virtual herbal consultations. Our clients appreciate that sessions not only support their weight loss goals but also improve energy, sleep, and overall well-being.
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