Auricular acupuncture or auricular-therapy is a well documented means of treatment to help an overweight individual lose their excess kilos. The ear contains acupuncture points that, when triggered, can help you lose weight. This is because the outer ear is a microcosm representing organs–including the spleen, stomach, and mouth–that are responsible for appetite, satiation, cravings, and overall weight

Small needles are placed on specific points in the ear in order to:

  • Decrease hunger and increase satiety
  • Control  eating behavior.
  • Inhibit appetite so that a person can comfortably and effortlessly reduce their food intake.
  • Balance stress and anxiety.
  • Inhibit craving for specific foods such as sweets, pasta, bread
  • Increase metabolism.

References

  • Set T, Cayir Y, Pirim AB. Effects of ear acupuncture therapy for obesity on the depression of obese women. Acupunct Med. 2014 Oct.
  • Schukro RP, Heiserer C, Michalek-Sauberer A, Gleiss A, Sator-Katzenschlager S. The effects of auricular electroacupuncture on obesity in female patients–a prospective randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. Complement Ther Med. 2014 Feb.
  • Abdi H, Abbasi-Parizad P, Zhao B, Ghayour-Mobarhan M, Tavallaie S, Rahsepar AA, Parizadeh SM, Safariyan M, Nemati M, Mohammadi M, Darbandi M, Darbandi S, Ferns GA. Effects of auricular acupuncture on anthropometric, lipid profile, inflammatory, and immunologic markers: a randomized controlled trial study. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Jul.
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