Im soon going to start a course for slimming. Does it work?
2007-11-12 22:29:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I met a guy a few weeks ago on here who is a TCM doctor from China that specializes in treating obesity. Before I met him, I did not think accupuncture could be used for that, but after having talked to him, and having exactly what he did explained I would be inclined to believe that it can be, provided you are seeing someone that actually knows what they are doing.
Also, re Kalos.
While I disagree with most of what you're saying...
"Acupuncture was banned in China in the early 20th century because of its ineffectiveness and roots in superstition."
That's a flat out lie. It's not even debateable. Accupuncture was never banned in China.
2007-11-13 00:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Zen Cat 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Acupuncture seems to work for many types of conditions. I went in for regular weekly treatments for a year. I was doing it for better pain control so in my case they hooked up electricity to some 18 needles all over my body. The feeling was a bit intense at times but I really liked how I felt for two days after my 20 minute treatment. After my treatments the endorphins would really kick in and overcome my pain. It was awesome to say the least. It is by far the best available treatment for pain control in my opinion. However my biggest complaint was that the electricity would fluctuate either up or down on it's own requiring the need for adjustments. When it went up it sometimes got very uncomfortable. Maybe there was a problem with the machine controlling the mild electricity.
2007-11-12 22:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by bobe 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It works but you have to also work to keep the meridians open. Acupuncture doesn't help much if 1) the energy was already flowing freely before and that's not your issue or 2) you go back to whatever was getting them blocked in the 1st place. I know acupuncture works because I'm studying for a master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I've seen people operated on without pharmaceuticals, just acupuncture. 'Tis something you can't fake!
2007-11-12 22:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by PontificalPape 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
"Scientists are studying the mechanisms and efficacy of acupuncture. Researchers using the protocols of evidence-based medicine have found good evidence that acupuncture is effective in treating nausea[1][2] and chronic low back pain[3][4], and moderate evidence for neck pain[5] and headache.[6] The WHO, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Medical Association (AMA) and various government reports have also studied and commented on the efficacy of acupuncture. There is general agreement that acupuncture is at least safe when administered by well-trained practitioners, and that further research is warranted"
Not sure about weight loss. Let me know if it works for you. Email me.
2007-11-12 22:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by mhbatd 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It works definitely. Acupuncture is a thousands years old Traditional Chinese Medicine and up till today. it is still practiced worldwide. Anything that can pass the time-test for over 3 thousand years is definitely NO FAKE!!! Believe it.
2007-11-13 05:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by budiman2222 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used accupuncture when I first suffered from RA and it helped so much. Of course, like everything there are good accupuncturists and bad so I highly recommend you ask around and get a referral from friends who have had success with their accupuncturist.
I quit going because the accupucturist I was seeing had to stop treatments since her husband became paralized, her son took over and he was TERRIBLE, left me in the treatment room in pain and I had a panic attack. (This is NOT NORMAL TREATMENT) I didn't pay and I never returned.
I would say give it a try, if you know of a good accupuncturist.
2007-11-13 16:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by susandorey 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
FANTASTIC!!
I have had it done several time and I think it s great. The 1st time can make you really sleepy.
I have back and shoulder problems and every so often I head off the the Physio and have a few sessions and it really make a different. To me anyway. I would recommend it.
However I am not so sure how it would work for other things like stoping you from smoking or for slimming
2007-11-12 22:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by Bex 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Every other form of ancient treatments would show results only if carried for a longer duration & with discpline. I personally don't know whether it would help in slimming .
2007-11-12 22:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used to be very skeptical until my teacher in alternative veterinary medicine (Dr. Accorda) let us use this machine which can identify accupressure points in our bodies. It was battery operated. I placed the pencil-shaped detector end over the surface of my hand, and listened to the earpiece. I heard pulses getting stronger over the areas which are identified as accupressure points. There must be some real scientific principles to it somewhat. Go to practitioners you could trust. Ask around for their reputation and results before letting them touch you.
2007-11-12 22:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by abelmanalo 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's not a shortcut to a slimmer waist line.
2007-11-13 19:53:18 · answer #10 · answered by Part Time Cynic 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋