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What is the effect of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture on weight loss?

Asked by:Aubree

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 12:20 PM

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  • Ridge Ridge

    Apr 03, 2026

      There are really many ways to lose weight, and now Chinese medicine has begun to develop in the field of weight loss. We all know that TCM acupuncture has very miraculous effects in treating diseases, but is TCM acupuncture effective in losing weight? If you are interested in this, then take a look at the introduction of our article. How does traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture help lose weight?

      Is traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture effective for weight loss?

      Is acupuncture useful for weight loss? The editor can tell you that acupuncture weight loss is very useful for ordinary obese people. Acupuncture for weight loss mainly uses acupoint stimulation to adjust our central nervous system, which not only improves the basal metabolic rate, but also increases fat circulation and creates calories to consume accumulated fat, thereby effectively losing weight. Acupuncture for weight loss can correct our appetite and create a feeling of fullness that can reduce food intake. The weight loss effect of acupuncture lies in regulating endocrine. Endocrine disorders can cause obesity. By correcting endocrine, fat metabolism can be accelerated and weight loss can be achieved. From the perspective of weight loss principles, acupuncture is indeed effective for weight loss.

      However, acupuncture weight loss is not suitable for everyone, and it also varies from person to person. Obesity before the age of 20 is mostly due to constitutional obesity. Overeating since childhood or genetic factors lead to an increase in fat cells. This type of obesity will have slightly worse effects. Occasionally, weight loss may occur, but in young people, the musculoskeletal structure is still growing and improving, and the weight may not decrease significantly. For friends with normal weight, if they try acupuncture to lose weight, they usually will not achieve obvious results.

      From this point of view, acupuncture is effective for weight loss only for some people, and is not suitable for all obese people. Therefore, relying solely on acupuncture to lose weight is not a feasible way to lose weight. We must also combine diet and exercise to achieve better weight loss results.

      How long does acupuncture take to reduce weight?

      Acupuncture weight loss experts point out that generally acupuncture weight loss is a course of 10 times. In the first 1-3 courses of treatment, patients need acupuncture about three times a week. From the third course of treatment, it is gradually reduced to twice a week or once a week.

      The speed of weight loss may be faster between the 1st and 2nd courses of treatment, and the weight will fall faster. During the 3-4th course of treatment, the weight will enter a stable plateau period. After the 4th to 5th course of treatment, the weight will enter a slow weight loss period. At this time, the weight, waist circumference, etc. will slowly decrease again. After the skin relaxes for a period of time, it will slowly shrink back at this time. Therefore, the weight loss effect of acupuncture is a cumulative process. The initial weight loss effect cannot last forever, and there is a relatively long platform adjustment period.