I have been working in the weight loss field for over a decade, with the weight loss staple. Most of my patients have had a very good response with this technique. As most of you know, the weight loss staple's main function is to decrease the amount of food intake by simply stimulating the stomach point in the ear. This works very well for most people, however, there are some who are not able to reach their desired goals, simply because they have other underlying problems (things like thyroid malfunctioning, blood sugar imbalance, and a faulty mood-food response factor, depression, anxiety, etc...) that prevented them from losing their weight properly. That is why we have developed another acupuncture technique to help those who did not achieve their desired goals with the weight loss staple.
The Acupuncture Weight loss System
There are approximately 200 acupuncture points in the ear and 8-15 of these points are very useful for losing weight. Some will help to reduce hunger and cravings, while others help with metabolism and endocrine balance, while still others will help with things like anxiety and depression. As you can see, this system covers all the basis. The weight loss staple is somewhat limited, due to the fact that we are only treating one acupuncture point at a time and it's only purpose was to decrease food intake.
How does this weight loss system work?
As I mentioned earlier, there are about 8-15 ear acu-points that need to be stimulated in order to achieve consistent weight loss. We use an acupuncture micro-current device called "ACU-GRAPH" (painless - some may feel a mild electrical pulse.) or a painless cold laser treatment to stimulate the points. The ACU-GRAPH is specifically designed for the treatment of acupuncture points. When treating the ear points, it has been found that different micro-current frequencies are needed for the best stimulation of each ear zone. The ACU-GRAPH gives us the ability to treat each ear zone with the proper frequency.
The patient will come into the office once or twice a week for their acupuncture treatment. Because there is no direct stimulation to the points, as with the staple, we must keep stimulating them to reinforce the treatment.
How Much Will I Lose?
Although individual results will vary, the average person should lose approximately 2-6 pounds per week. Normally, the more weight a person has to lose, the faster it will come off. Sometimes men may lose faster than women.
This particular program will dramatically reduce cravings and appetite consistently, and can be continued for as long as desired.
Who Should Not Have This Done?
Anyone who is pregnant or nursing should not have this procedure done. This is because you do not want to diet while pregnant or nursing. You want to be sure your baby has adequate nutrition.
This procedure is very safe and will not interfere with any medications you are taking.
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Weight Loss Staple
A tiny surgical, stainless steel, staple is inserted onto the stomach point of your ear. By stimulating the stomach point, it sends a signal to the brain, which will create the sensation of fullness or a loss of appetite. Many notice that they fill up much faster, than normal, when eating meals. They tend to have less sugar cravings, do not snack between meals, and they drink less soft drinks. There are some who don't get hungry at all! The typical weight loss associated with this method ranges anywhere from 10 to 30 pounds per month. Statistically, approximately 20% experience an aggressive or exceptional degree of suppression, whereas about 60% experience a moderate suppression. An approximate 20% have a mild or no response. There is no way to predict the effectiveness prior to staple insertion. The staple tends to work for 2 to 4 months, but tends to decrease in effectiveness over time.
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