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As you would know, the

human body is highly
adaptable. If you cut your
finger, the body would
heal itself in a matter of
days - regenerating new
cells as soon as the
change is noticed.

Well, if you make a big

enough change to your
diet, the body can adapt
right away too by burning
fat in your body at a rapid
speed.

But what you need to do to kick start this change?

Is it exercise? Cutting certain foods out of your diet? Drinking a special tea?
Eating certain berries? No, it's none of those things.In fact, it is much more
simple than you'd think.

Checkout the Simple Way to "Hack" Your Fat Away at:

http://21daysdietplan.com/pro

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Introduction
I remember back in my senior year of high school - my best friend since 5th
grade was living in France. He wrote that they didn't like Americans much.
"They think we're all fat," he said. With his own skinny frame, of course, he
confounded their belief.
But, he added a funny, or perhaps ironic capstone to the issue. "I went to a
store, and they were selling statues of these fat people, and, at the base of
each one was written, 'American.'"
Obesity is not only an American problem. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), it's a global problem. They call it globesity.
Parodoxically, their understanding of this problem began with their original
mission to eliminate hunger and malnutrition.
We live in a world where many have nothing to eat, and many eat too much.
From 1995 to 2000, the number of obese adults worldwide mushroomed
from 200 million to 300 million. That's a 50% increase in just 5 years!

What is Obesity, and What is Overweight?

Overweight means an excess of body weight. This excess weight may be
muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Obesity refers specifically to an
abnormally high proportion of body fat. You can be overweight without being
obese - for example, a bodybuilder or other highly-muscled athlete.
But many people who are overweight are also obese.The main way to
determine whether you are overweight or obese is with the body mass index
(BMI). It doesn't directly measure body fat, and it's not gender specific, but it
does give you a pretty reliable estimation.
To find your BMI, divide your weight (in kilograms) by your height in meters
squared. Yep, for the math-challenged, that's complex, so I'll give you a
website that will figure it out for you, the National Institute's of Health BMI
calculator
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

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This will very quickly tell you if you are normal, overweight, or obese, and it
does all the calculating and metric conversions for you!
Overweight is defined as a BMI above 25 (including those above 30 BMI,
too), and obese is a BMI above 30. So, all obese people are overweight, but
not all overweight people are obese.

The Obesity Epidemic

Obesity isn't just about not feeling good or having trouble getting dates...
- It leads to more than 300,000 premature deaths each year in the United
States. 90,000 are preventable cancer deaths. (CDC)
- Severely obese men die 13 years sooner than men of normal weight
(JAMA).
- As a killer in America, obesity is second only to tobacco. (CDC)

The Weight Loss Industry

- Spending: Americans spend between $40-50 billion per year to lose
weight.
- Results: I haven't seen any recent news that Americans are getting any
thinner - have you?
- Conclusion: What people are doing isn't working. If we want different
results, we have to try a different solution.

Acupuncture Weight Loss: Fantasy, or Fact?

- Fantasy or Fact? As a well-trained and fairly conservative Chinese
medicine practitioner, I had assumed that acupuncture for weight loss was a
marketing fad and a patient fantasy.
- Evidence: But while researching my upcoming book Chinese Medicine:

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A Practical Guide to Optimal Healing, I found some surprisingly positive

information that changed my mind.

Chinese Medicine's Collective Clinical Data on Acupuncture Weight

Loss
Chinese Medicine has thousands of years of clinical experience. This
collective data not as convincing as randomized controlled trials are, but it
does contain truth - it's imperfect but still valid and important.
A U.S. government study in the 80's concluded that 85% of western
medicine is based on clinical experience, not on research. (Office of
Technology Assessment of the Congress of the United States, The
Impact
of Randomized Controlled Trials on Health Policy and Medical Practice,
Background Paper OTA-BP-H-22. Also see Michael Millenson's book,
Demanding Medical Excellence)
There is good Chinese Medicine research in Taiwan, Australia, and Europe
that gets ignored by American scientists and media. Much research in
Chinese has not even been translated into English.

Seven Studies of Acupuncture for Weight Loss

How it works: By enhancing the function of two neuroendocrine pathways
that regulate many bodily processes, including metabolism.
What it does:
- Lowers body weight, body fat, insulin levels, and lipid levels in the blood
- Decreases excessive appetite and makes it easier to satisfy your hunger
with less food.
- Decreases menopausal weight gain
- In one study, acupuncture took off 10 pounds in 2 months - that translates

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to 60 lbs in a year!
- Combined with diet control, and aerobic counseling it not only takes off the
pounds and body fat, but keeps them off, especially if you're diligent with their
exercise.

Ephedra misuse and mislegislation

Ephedra is a Chinese herb for colds and coughs. It has been misused to
increase metabolism, and this misuse has caused numerous deaths. As a
result, the FDA is considering a total ban on ephedra products. We can
blame two major things:
- Supplement companies that care more about your money than your health
(no, not all of them are that way, but some of them are, especially the ones
that market weight loss formulations).
- The idea that you can medicate yourself safely with herbs - self-medication
of any kind is risky. Self-medication with herbs is off the radar, and people
generally think they can do it safely. The ephedra debacle is an example of
how dangerous it can be.
Traditionally, Chinese herbs are given in formulas (not singly), which is safer
and more personalized. They're prescribed by a Chinese medicine
practitioner who diagnoses your specific imbalances first.
Ephedra would never be given for weight loss, but only for certain kinds of
colds and coughs, and only to people whose body's can handle it. No
traditional Chinese herbs should be outlawed without allowing Chinese
medical practitioners to continue to use them traditionally.

Food Cravings
Problem #1 (Enzyme Deficiency): The foods you crave depending on your
personal imbalances. Modern digestive science explains that when your
body can't digest a food, you crave more of it - you're not getting what you
need from it. This lead to a cycle of craving and overeating the exact food you

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can't digest.
Problem #2 (Low Blood Sugar): Another vicious cycle happens when you
can't digest complex carbs, so your blood sugar is low, so you eat simple
carbs that raise your blood sugar which raises insulin, which lowers your
blood sugar again, and your stuck eating donuts and feeling horrible.
Solution: Enzymes (I recommend various enzyme formulations from a
company called Transformations) and Chinese herbal formulas can help you
digest your food and break both of these cycles
Weight can be lost safely if done slowly and naturally. You can lose up to 2
lbs per week without gaining it back. That means you could lose 104 lbs this
year and keep it off! Positive change is like stretching a rubber band- if you
stretch too far too fast, it breaks or snaps back on you.
So avoid the temptation to take an easy solution like ephedra or citrus
aurantium (both misused Chinese herbs), because you'll gain the weight
back, and you're risking heart problems and stroke.

5 Things to Do Right Now To Lose 10 Pounds Within 2 Months And

Keep Them Off:
- Avoid heavily marketed supplements - instead, see a professional trained
herbalist (acupuncturist) - it's safer and more effective - my preference would
be a Chinese medicine practitioner, but some very well-educated western
herbalists are good too.
- Acupuncture Weight Loss: See an acupuncturist/chinese herbalist - Get
acupuncture (once to three times per week) to SAFELY regulate your
metabolism and hunger-satisfaction.
Your acupuncturist can also get you the herbs that will balance your digestion
and cravings - and based on your Chinese pattern diagnosis, they can also
give you personalized diet advice. Herbs and enzymes (specific formulations
from the enzyme company, Transformations) can eliminate your food
cravings.
- Develop a plan and goals with your acupuncturist and aerobics instructor-

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make it realistic, and stick to it. If you mess up, don't beat yourself up, just get
back on track as soon as you can. Any progress is better than none at all.
- Eat less, exercise more - Eat a low fat diet, and don't miss breakfast! Weigh
yourself regularly, and exercise an hour a day. Start by walking a few minutes
each day, or take the stairs at work.
Don't overdo it! Remember the rubber band. In fact, you may want to wear a
rubber band on your wrist to remind yourself to make changes slowly. Get
some aerobic exercise help- a public class, or private aerobic counseling.
- Join a support group like Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous.
There's nothing like positive friends to encourage you and keep you on track.
OA members say that this spiritual program of action has changed the way
they relate to food.
Acupuncture for Effective Weight Loss
In a generation when physical fitness is given topmost attention, people are
always on the lookout for the newest and most effective means for weight
loss.
Acupuncture, the method of inserting thin, filiform needles on certain points in
an individuals body, has been found to be one effectual method for losing
weight.
Not many people may find the idea of being inserted by needles quite
comforting in their quest for weight control. However, this ancient Chinese
alternative treatment seeks to deliver a control mechanism, enabling the
patient to manage hunger cravings more successfully in the long run.
The Skinny on Acupuncture Weight Loss
It has been found that weight gain is directly related to emotions. Other than
physical hunger, people reach for a huge chocolate bar or a big platter of
burger and fries because of the sense of comfort derived from food and
eating.

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More often than not, excessive weight gain is an emotional issue, rather
than a mere physical one. You may not realize it, but you tend to take in
more food whenever youre stressed, upset, or pressured.
In Acupuncture, there are specific spots on the body being targeted by the
hair-like needles. These spots are linked to certain areas in the body and by
stimulating these spots; the patient will achieve a greater sense of inner
balance.
As these points are inserted by the needles, certain hormones are released
throughout the body. These substances work by helping you manage hunger
and efficiently control the impulse to overeat.
How Acupuncture Induces Weight Loss
Most acupuncturists will target the spots behind the ear when it comes to
promoting weight loss. When these points behind the ear are stimulated,
endorphins are released in large doses.
Endorphins are called the feel-good hormones, and these are also often
referred to as natural pain and fever relievers. The release of endorphins is
what makes you feel better after an increased level of physical activity, as
in the case of a good workout.
These bodily compounds allow the patient to experience better relaxation,
thus considerably alleviating stress. There is a greater possibility of
enhanced weight loss when the patient has already achieved emotional
wellness. Endorphins are also released whenever the body experiences low
levels of bodily pain, thus their moniker as a natural pain reliever.
Patients of acupuncture typically experience very minimal or no pain at all,
however most of the points are located near nerve endings and muscle
tissues. As the needles are embedded in the body, signals are sent to the
brain thus promoting the release of endorphins from the pituitary gland.
There are also other points in the body that serve as gateways for better
weight management. One of these placements promotes a decrease in an
individuals appetite, while another has the ability to reduce water retention in
the body. The acupuncturist may choose a multi-targeted approach,
depending on the requirements of the patient.

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Consulting with a Professional Acupuncturist

There are a number of acupuncture practitioners in existence nowadays,
offering a host of services. If you are considering this form treatment for your
weight management, make sure that you settle with no less than a trained
and professional acupuncturist.
A poorly trained acupuncturist may not be able to pinpoint the specific
meridian points and worse, may cause unnecessary bodily pain and
discomfort.
Moreover, your acupuncturist may require an herbal supplement for your
treatment, to encourage a longer-term effect. Your sessions need not be
maintained for an extensive period; however you may be required to visit
your acupuncturist during the entire course of the sessions.
There are other means for losing weight successfully, and this does not
include crash dieting and strenuous work outs. If carried out by trained
professionals, acupuncture can be the answer for effective weight
management. While it is far from being a cure-all, it may just be the right
weight loss solution for you.

Acupuncture and Weight Loss

There are a lot of people who are overweight. For those who are obese,
perhaps surgery is the best option but for those who cant, they can try to
see if acupuncture can help take out the excess weight.
Acupuncture is a form of holistic healthcare that uses needles to help treat a
patient. Unlike the cartoon where the balloon will pop and all the air will go
out, the needles that are inserted into the vital points will stimulate the body to
release endorphins thus helping the person control their appetite.
But before needles are inserted, the specialist will first ask the patient some
questions and perform an examination. This is needed to understand the
main cause for the person to be overweight.
Part of examination is to help the acupuncturist figure out where the needles
will be inserted. Your pulse will give the person an idea on your general state

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of energy and the general health of your stomach.

You will also have to open your mouth and show your tongue to check for
cracks, peelings or puffiness on the stomach area as this provides clues to
why you are overweight.
Once he or she knows the reason, this is the time that the needles are
inserted into different parts of the body. One way is called the multi-targeted
approach which is designed to lower the bodys weight by increasing the
output of the pituitary gland.

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The areas where the needles will be inserted will be in the ear and in two of
three body points. These areas could also include the mouth, the stomach,
the lung, the endocrine, the spleen, kidney or thyroid.
During the initial treatment, the Four Gate points would be used to circulate
energy throughout the entire body. It is also possible that electro simulation
will also be done to increase endorphin release and stimulate metabolism.
These needles will be kept in place for 30 to 45 minutes depending on how
much support is needed. These are then removed and replaced with ear tacs
with adhesives to make sure they are in the same spot as the needles.
These ear tacs work by applying mild pressure whenever he or she feels
hungry. It causes a mild endorphin release and helps the patient relax
making it possible to use their willpower and resist the temptation to eat.
The patient will also have to reduce cravings on certain food by cutting down
the intake. Some studies suggest that this can also lower insulin levels or
lipid levels in the blood.
The best part about acupuncture is that there are no harmful side effects and
no chance for an addiction to occur. The patient will have to come back for
regular treatment and have to pay attention to ones diet and exercise
regularly as needles can only do so much to control ones weight.
The number of treatments for someone who is overweight varies depending
on how many pounds they want to lose, the speed at which they want to lose
it and their commitment to sticking to the plan.
The average patient on the other hand who wants to lose 5 to 10 pounds will
have to come for treatment every three days or twice a week then once this is
attained, once every two weeks. It is up to the person until when the
treatment will be done which shows that acupuncture can help you lose
weight.

References and Resources

- Office of Technology Assessment of the Congress of the United States,
The Impact of Randomized Controlled Trials on Health Policy and Medical

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Practice, Background Paper OTA-BP-H-22.

- Michael Millenson's book, Demanding Medical Excellence
- Effect of acupuncture on weight loss evaluated by adrenal function.
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1993 Sep, 13(3):169-73.
- Wozniak, P., Oszukowski, P., Stachowiak, G., and Szyllo, K. [The
effectiveness of low-calorie diet or diet with acupuncture treatment in obese
peri- and postmenopausal women] (in Polish). Ginekol.Pol. Vol.74 Issue 2
pp. 102-107. 2003
- Acupuncture on Spleen, Stomach, and Ren Mai Channel Points for the
Treatment of Stomach & Intestinal Replete Heat Pattern Simple Obesity.
Abstracted & translated by Bob Flaws, Dipl. Ac. & C.H, Lic. Ac., FNAAOM,
FRCHM
- Richards D, Marley J. Stimulation of auricular acupuncture points in weight
loss. Aust Fam Physician. 1998 Jul;27 Suppl 2:S73-7.
- Zhao, M., Liu, Z., and Su, J. The time-effect relationship of central action in
acupuncture treatment for weight reduction. J Tradit Chin Med Vol.20 Issue 1
pp. 26-29. 2000
- Liu, Z. Mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture moxibustion on
simple obesity complicated by hypertension. Inter J Clin Acup 371-378,
1995.
- Studies of the Weight Loss Industry
- Obesity prevalence and effect
- Overeaters Anonymous

Thank you for your time!

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As you would know, the

human body is highly
adaptable. If you cut your
finger, the body would
heal itself in a matter of
days - regenerating new
cells as soon as the
change is noticed.

Well, if you make a big

enough change to your
diet, the body can adapt
right away too by burning
fat in your body at a rapid
speed.

But what you need to do to kick start this change?

Is it exercise? Cutting certain foods out of your diet? Drinking a special tea?
Eating certain berries? No, it's none of those things.In fact, it is much more
simple than you'd think.

Checkout the Simple Way to "Hack" Your Fat Away at:

http://21daysdietplan.com/pro

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