In Chinese medicine, excess weight is considered a pathogenic Yin substance, usually referred to as “dampness.” Moisture in the body is looked at as being on a spectrum from thin fluids to thicker more viscous things like synovial fluids in joints, and body fat. We need all of these Yin substances to moisturize, lubricate, and nourish the body. But with improper diet, irregular eating habits, eating too much, or even a constitutional deficiency of our innate Yang Qi (manifesting in things like hypothyroidism), we can create an excess of these substances, which then block the smooth flow of Qi and blood throughout the meridians and vessels.
By receiving acupuncture for weight loss, we can lower your stress levels, rebalance your body, strengthen your digestion, and help your body naturally let go of what it no longer needs.