Does Acupuncture work and does it help in losing weight???!
Question:
Does Acupuncture work and does it help in losing weight???
i need to lose weight and my friend told me that acupuncture helps in losing weight. But I just wonder if it really works:) i havent tried it yet. Is it good for the body?
Answers:
Their are two sides to the coin. Some scientists say there is absolutely no scientific evidence that it works. Practitioners of it and patients claim it does. Some studies suggest it may, others think it may be a "placebo" effect (i.e. the person loses weight because they *think* they will, and stick to their diet, etc.).
The bottom line is this, it can't hurt to try. While I consider myself to be a scientist, I am also open to complementary medicine, and believe that if it can't harm the patient, it is fair game. Also make sure you see someone who is properly licenced to provide this service, like a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine or an ND.
Just make sure to follow a healthy diet and exercise program as well. Seeing a Registered Dietitian and keeping a food journal is a good start.
Good luck!