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Acupuncture for Weight Loss

By admin | Published August 15, 2022

Most of us have those pesky few pounds that just won’t release their grip on us. We might try the latest diet or exercise trend but that weight just won’t come off. Or maybe you have more than just a little weight to lose. Rather than jump on the latest fad diet that sounds too good to be true,

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Acupuncture for Healthy Weight Loss

By admin | Published May 17, 2021

In the United States, an estimated 300,000 people a year die from obesity.

In several studies over the last five years, researchers have shown patients who receive regular acupuncture treatments see faster weight loss results than those who do not. In each case, the acupuncture treatments were combined with dietary and lifestyle changes also aimed at weight loss, but

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Redefining my Relationship with Food – Guest Post

By carrie | Published June 15, 2016

Redefining My Relationship with Food

For as long as I can remember, I have had an unhealthy relationship with food. I developed habits of using food as a source of comfort and a way to cope with my emotions at a young age and allowed these behaviors to escalate over the years. The purpose of food in my life was

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Can Acupuncture Really Help You Lose Weight?

By admin | Published January 5, 2015

Obesity remains a top concern among health professionals in the U.S. According to a study published in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), more than one third of adults in the U.S. are clinically obese (source). People who fall under this category are more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer.

While there’s

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Lose weight this summer with acupuncture

By admin | Published June 2, 2014

One of the vexing aspects of the approach of summer is how you can obtain your “swimsuit body.” While the winter months, especially around the holidays, are a time for putting on some weight, the summer months are reserved for strenuous activity, especially on the beach.

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Can You Use Acupuncture for Weight Loss?

By admin | Published March 17, 2014

Everyone is looking for the secret to weight loss, without falling victim to the latest gimmicks. With so many different opinions about how to lose weight, it can be difficult to tell what will really work.

Fortunately there is a technique for weight loss that has been tested for centuries: acupuncture.

This technique is safe, sound and reliable. And, even

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