http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/What+is+the+difference+between+Ear+Stapling+and+Acupuncture+for+weight+loss+ 04/26/2024 03:05:12 pm What is the difference between Ear Stapling and Acupuncture for weight loss? By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM I am looking forward to hearing some other opinions on this subject. I have received many emails from acupuncturists and patients that are confused about the difference between ear stapling and ear acupuncture for weight loss... Ear Stapling is currently a popular topic with the media and is being touted as the new "miracle cure" for weight loss. More recently there has been a rash of ear stapling clinics across the country that have been shut down because of infections and "practicing medicine without a license". For the record: Ear staples are NOT the same as a traditional acupuncture treatment. A lot of “ear staple experts” have little or no training in acupuncture and practice ear stapling under an “ear or body piercing” permit. What is Ear Stapling? Ear stapling is based loosely on acupuncture and is said to help in with appetite control and weight loss. Ear Stapling involves having your ear pierced at certain acupuncture points with a stainless steel staple and will, allegedly, control appetite, food cravings and, ultimately, help you lose weight. How is Acupuncture for weight loss different than ear stapling? Acupuncture treatments combine ear points and body points along with Chinese herbs to control appetite, stop food cravings, increase metabolism, decrease water retention and help you lose weight. The ear points are stimulated with adhesive ear tacs that stay in place for several days. SEE WEIGHT LOSS ARTICLE Why I recommend traditional acupuncture over ear stapling.
Some of the points are important for weight loss treatments are:
The practitioner chooses two or more of these points for each treatment depending upon the patient's problem and personality profile regarding overeating. If you still want to try Ear Stapling...
I wish you the best of luck with reaching your weight loss goals. Please be careful with your health and remain an informed and educated health care consumer. ~ Diane Joswick, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/What+is+the+difference+between+Ear+Stapling+and+Acupuncture+for+weight+loss+ 04/26/2024 03:05:12 pm |