Chinese medicine can support an effort to slim down the stomach, thighs, hips or arms. In particular acupuncture, which aims to stimulate the metabolism and encourage drainage. It may play a role in lymphatic drainage and help reduce water retention and improve blood circulation.
Acupuncture: an ally of choice for slimming down
The aim of acupuncture is to work on all the factors responsible for weight gain: stress, lack of sleep, lack of energy, appetite, etc.
Weight loss comes with dietary advice and relaxation and self-massage techniques (stomach, legs), which provide an anti-cellulite action or help with heavy legs.
Depending on your body type, green teas or herbal teas are recommended. No diet or intermittent fasting is advised in terms of nutrition. Cooking methods suited to the seasons and to your energy guide the weight loss strategy.
Other methods to consider
The pillars of Chinese medicine are breathing, diet and managing emotions. In addition to acupuncture, herbs (herbal medicine) and essential oils are recommended, along with self-massage and acupressure techniques to boost the metabolism and get the energy flowing.
It is important to note that there is no single protocol, but rather specialised protocols adapted to each person. Some foods are therefore to be favoured and others avoided. An assessment with an acupuncturist is needed to take the person into account as a whole.
A series of acupuncture sessions may help you lose centimetres and therefore drop a size.
Menopause is also a particularly good time to consult.
In summary, acupuncture may help boost your metabolism and your energy, regulate your appetite and reduce water retention.
The main meridians involved in acupuncture are: the stomach, the spleen, the liver and the kidneys.