Acupuncture Weight Loss -- Does it Work?

Acupuncture for weight loss is a modern application of this ancient medical practice. This article reports on the conclusion of it's safety and effectiveness following an extensive examination of the published evidence. For the complete report, please visit the URL displayed in the author bio.

Acupuncture Weight Loss -- Safety

Acupuncture for losing weight is a safe practice when a dieter undergoes 1-3 sessions within 3 to 4 weeks of starting a traditional method of weight loss.

Common side effects, rarely reported by dieters, include headache, nausea, and vertigo (losing balance). Severe adverse events, like neurological damage or death, have never occurred within 3 to 4 weeks of treatment.

Unfortunetly, no conclusions can be made beyond 4 weeks because of a lack of safety data. The studies found to examine acupuncture's safety do not follow subjects past 4 weeks. The ones that did attempt to follow subjects past 4 weeks, show many inconsistancies.

Until more data becomes available on acupuncture's safety beyond 4 weeks, no final conclusion can be made.

Acupuncture Weight Loss -- Does it Work?

After examining several published studies, acupuncture for weight loss, when combined with traditional methods of dieting like caloric restriction and exercise, does increase the amount of weight loss experienced by dieters.

In some studies, the difference between those using acupuncture and those not, was statistically significant. However, like the safety data, the conclusion that acupuncture does increase the amount of weight loss can only be made up to 4 weeks.

After 4 weeks, the data becomes inconsistant and incomplete. To make a conclusion beyond 4 weeks will require more data.

Acupuncture as a sole method to help dieters lose weight has not been studied enough to make a conclusion. The studies that are available are not designed properly and do not include enough subjects.

Acupuncture Weight Loss -- The Final Verdict

By undergoing 1-3 sessions within 3-4 weeks and when combined with tradtional methods of weight loss, acupuncture does work to increase the amount of weight lost by dieters.

No conclusion can be made on the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture beyond 4 weeks because of a lack of data.

To Healthy Living!

Michael A. Smith, MD
Chief Medical Consultant
Diet Basics Website

Dr. Smith is the Chief Medical Consultant for Diet Basics, a content rich weight loss web site dedicated to all dieters. For the complete report on acupuncture, please visit Acupuncture for Weight Loss.

---

South Beach Diet Overview

Developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet touts... Read More

Does Ephedra Really Shed the Pounds Like It Promises? I Decided to Put It to the Test!

Since the reintroduction of Ephedra based products on about April... Read More

Mexican Living: Too Dang Fat!

I thought I could avoid this when we moved to... Read More

Heres A Diet That Wont Work

How's this for a diet: Take in fewer calories than... Read More

The Diet Demons

As the dieting phenomenon grows, with a new "diet guru"... Read More

No Fuss Weight-Loss

To lose weight and keep it off you need an... Read More

Food Intolerance and Low Carb Diets

Food intolerance is a pharmacological reaction to the consumption of... Read More

2 Simple Steps to Effective Weight Loss

It's agreed that if you raise the amount of calories... Read More

Close Kept Secrets to Weight Loss Lesson #9

WAHOO!!! for YOU!! You are the most AWESOME person alive!!... Read More

Daily Weight Loss Motivation

When you are faced with the daily challenge of trying... Read More

Close Kept Secrets to Weight Loss Lesson #13

Life is great, isn't it? Stop and just look around... Read More

Weight Loss, Exercise, and Bodybuilding Tips ? Keeping Your Body-Fat Low: Part 7 of 10

People usually quit weightloss and exercise programs for one of... Read More

Lose Weight NOW! - The Truth or Consequences Diet?

If you knew when you were going to die, would... Read More

Gastric Bypass Surgery ? A Mortality Rate to Be Scared Of?

Success stories on the gastric bypass are everywhere, but how... Read More

Myth: Gastric Bypass Patients Dont Need to Exercise to Lose Weight

Nothing is more disappointing than hearing a gastric bypass patient... Read More

How The Motto Be Prepared Can Help You Lose Weight

Be Prepared. For the Boy Scouts it means you are... Read More

Conspiracy Foods, The Inside Story about the Mass Produced Foods that are Making Society Sick

Food manufacturers can easily manipulate a whole population by the... Read More

On A Weight Loss Plan -- Lose Even More!

Plan to eat two to three hours and pack health... Read More

WLS Patients Take Too Long to Order Food: What?s That About?

Families who dine out with their loved ones who've had... Read More

For Effective Weight Loss - Curb Hunger And Avoid The Binge

Curb Hunger and Avoid The Costly BingeEveryone's been there -... Read More

How To Drop Your Weight and Become Healthier Using These 7 Everyday Life Tips

These days more and more people are getting intellectual instead... Read More

Fat Burning Secrets For Cardio Workouts

Lets face it, most of us live pretty busy lives... Read More

Using The Glycemic Index To Lose Weight After Pregnancy

The vast majority of postpartum women will not return to... Read More

Weight Loss Workout Routine Benefits

Is a weight loss workout routine right for you? Answer... Read More

Hypnosis For Weight Loss ? The perfect solution to losing weight

Temporary weight loss is easy!You simply starve yourself on the... Read More

How Much Will A Tummy Tuck Really Cost?

The cost of a tummy tuck is something to consider... Read More

Dieting? You Must Reset Your Weight-o-stat

You need to reset your weight-o-stat. No matter how much... Read More

Diet and Exercise Evolution: Adaptation (part II) -- Examples and Practical Advice

Understanding the theory of adaptation (see previous article, Adaptation I)... Read More

Co-Dependency and Food: Trying to Fill the Void

Nice girls don't speak up. Nice girls take care of... Read More

The Evil of Carbohydrates (?)

In recent years, carbohydrates have been labeled as the nutrition... Read More

Before and After Your Liposuction

Although liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic... Read More

Scales Are For Fish, Not Weight Loss

Contrary to common belief, your weight is not really the... Read More

Get Fit By Getting Fat

Getting enough of the good fats will help you lose... Read More