Acupuncture for Weight Loss
Acupuncture for weight loss is a needle-based alternative therapy that may help some people lose weight. Practiced in traditional Oriental medicine for millennia, acupuncture is believed to stimulate the body’s flow of energy, and research suggests that it may improve several factors known to contribute to weight gain and obesity. This article discusses how acupuncture may be used […]
Acupuncture Benefits and Risks
Acupuncture benefits may include pain management, stress relief, and physical and emotional well-being. A traditional Oriental medicine practice, acupuncture is based on the idea that a blockage or disturbance in the flow of the body’s life energy, or qi, can cause health issues. Research into the benefits of acupuncture is mixed. Acupuncturists insert thin needles […]