Acupuncture for weight loss
Traditional Chinese Medicine views excess weight not as an isolated issue of “extra kilos,” but as a deeper bodily imbalance involving the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Kidney, alongside the nervous system and each individual’s emotional state.
At Kan & Li, we approach weight management from this holistic perspective: we do not aim for aggressive weight loss or a “miracle diet,” but rather seek to help your body regain the natural rhythm of transformation and elimination that occurs when Qi, Blood, and Fluids circulate freely.
How does acupuncture work?
From the perspective of Classical Chinese Medicine, the conditions most frequently encountered in clinical practice are Phlegm-Dampness (accumulation of phlegm and dampness), Liver Qi stagnation (emotional eating, stress, frustration), and Spleen Qi deficiency (sluggish digestion, fatigue, fluid retention).
Different points and strategies are selected for each case, as the approach differs significantly between someone who “eats everything without gaining weight” and a person struggling with fluid retention, fatigue, and heavy digestion.
Is it a miracle diet?
It is neither a miracle diet nor a shortcut. It is simply another tool—rooted in Chinese medicine—that helps regulate appetite, anxiety, and metabolism when combined with realistic lifestyle habits.
Does it hurt?
The needles are very fine and designed for single use. The session is completely safe and non-invasive. You may feel slight, fleeting discomfort when a needle is inserted at certain points, but the overall experience is typically one of calm and relaxation.
Are the results lasting?
Yes, once the stagnation is cleared and the body’s internal balance is restored. That is why we place such emphasis on lifestyle habits: diet, sleep, physical activity, and emotional management. Without that work, any tool will fall short.
Does it work for food-related anxiety?
Yes, it is highly effective for that. Acupuncture and auriculotherapy regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality—three key pillars for sustainable weight loss.
Benefits of therapy
Acupuncture is a safe, natural therapy that can help regulate appetite, reduce food cravings, and improve a person’s overall well-being, supporting the weight loss process in a personalized way and without side effects.
It reduces food cravings and urges to snack, promoting greater mental clarity and a sense of calm.
It balances the autonomic nervous system, which helps improve sleep and reduce cortisol—one of the hormones most strongly linked to the accumulation of abdominal fat.
It balances the autonomic nervous system, which helps improve sleep and reduce cortisol—one of the hormones most strongly linked to the accumulation of abdominal fat.
It improves digestive function (Spleen-Stomach) and naturally and safely reduces feelings of heaviness, bloating, and fluid retention.
