“Does acupressure for weight loss work?”

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“Does acupressure for weight loss work?”

I'm pretty overweight, but I want to try something to help me lose this weight. Does acupressure for weight loss work?

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**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Acupuncture yes

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Acupuncture combined with a healthy diet has been very successful in helping with weight loss.

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

weight loss is complex and you will need dietary and lifestyle counseling as well as acupuncture and herbs. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

yes

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

My gut feeling and best guess response to this is: a dietary change is required for any serious weight loss goals. So, it could help along with diet, sure. But by itself, with no changes on the patient's part, I'm skeptical that it would fix this by itself.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Acupuncture and lifestyle changes. Yes

**George Ku** Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA · Accepted Answer

George Ku Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA

It can help, too.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

50% acupuncture + 50% determination of weight loss (dietary change and exercises)

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Acupressure does not involve needles, whereas acupuncture does. Both can be effective in helping to reduce weight, but I personally don’t like to market it for weight because there are many other factors involved. Acupuncture alone will not reduce weight.

**Shirley Ann Moore** Acupuncturist Midland, MI · Accepted Answer

Shirley Ann Moore Acupuncturist Midland, MI

Thank you for your question. Acupressure has limited benefit in weight loss, using a combination of acupuncture and herbs will help with weight loss and overall better digestion.

Shirley Moore, MS, R.Ac

**Susan Elaine Friedrich** Acupuncturist Everett, WA · Accepted Answer

Susan Elaine Friedrich Acupuncturist Everett, WA

Yes, acupuncture works for weight loss.

Susan Friedrich

**Yan Jin** Acupuncturist Boston, MA · Accepted Answer

Yan Jin Acupuncturist Boston, MA

Yes, it does if worked with dieting and exercise.

**Diana Abramachayeva** Acupuncturist Queens, NY · Accepted Answer

Diana Abramachayeva Acupuncturist Queens, NY

Not sure about acupressure, though acupuncture works. Further evidence-based research can be found on pubmed.

**Qiling Xiong** Acupuncturist CORONA, California · Accepted Answer

Qiling Xiong Acupuncturist CORONA, California

Yes, but you have to go on a diet.

**Harry Shao** Chiropractor McKinney, TX · Accepted Answer

Harry Shao Chiropractor McKinney, TX

Yes, it does help with weight loss.

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Good afternoon,

1. Acupuncture does really work for weight control, but not 100%.
2. Please contact your acupuncturist to discuss.

David

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupressure for weight loss is best with ear seeds. We put herbal seeds on ear points with medical tape so they can stimulate hormones, digestion, and even regulate hunger. Acupuncture on the body would be recommended for weight loss. But for effective, long-standing weight loss it is recommended for lifestyle change with balancing diet and exercise.

Live happy,

Michael

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Yes, Acupuncture can help you with weight loss work. It is not a fast process and Acupuncture will not do it for you, it is a powerful tool that can certainly help you lose weight.

Be well, be confident, we can help.

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Yes but not exclusively. There are definitely points that can and will assist in the metabolism and accelerate Weightloss. Having said that, the patient must learn additional strategies to ensure success and sustainability including calorie intake management, mobility (exercise), and at least 64 oz of water daily.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupressure does.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

There are ear points that can help with over eating, but a big part of my protocol for weight loss involves making dietary changes. It's worth pursuing since so many of the syndromes and diseases we're experiencing in our culture are a result of poor diet and being over weight. Good luck!!

**WenShuo Wu** Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA · Accepted Answer

WenShuo Wu Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA

Yes, acupuncture (body acupuncture and ear acupuncture) can help to reduce appetite and increase water metabolism. Patients still need to control diet with regular exercise for better results.

**Dr Duke Mansell** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Dr Duke Mansell Acupuncturist

Acupuncture can assist with weight loss when accompanied with an appropriate treatment protocol and sensible workouts and food plan.

**Evan Marcus** Acupuncturist Boynton Beach, Florida · Accepted Answer

Evan Marcus Acupuncturist Boynton Beach, Florida

Combined with nutrition, herbal formula, and being consistent with the weekly treatments, yes.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

Yes, it does with the combination of lifestyle modifications and patient compliance.

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can help with digestive function, reducing cravings, increasing energy and other such things, but it cannot by itself help people lose weight. You will also have to work on a dietary level. This does not mean you need to "go on a diet" but means you need to be aware of the foods your eating because it's food that adds weight.

You would also need to be on an exercise program - nothing over-the-top, but we need to increase our activity to burn calories in addition to being aware of the foods we're eating.

Find an L.Ac. who has experience with weight loss patients and do not fall victim to any "easy fix" weight loss program, diet or pill. We really do need to create a fuller healthy lifestyle to maintain proper weight, so go to someone who can help you in the long run, not just short term.

Good luck.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Acupressure can boost metabolism and might help shed a few pounds.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

If you only wish to work with acupressure, most acupuncturists will likely use ear seeds to help support you in your weight loss journey. This primarily helps with the symptoms that may cause the weight gain (constant hunger, cravings, etc.). If you are open to acupuncture, we can do a lot more to treat the root cause of why you're feeling those symptoms. Some acupuncturists will also work with dietary and lifestyle counselling to help you make better choices for your body and maintain your weight loss.

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Yes, acupuncture alone doesn't help. For optimal results, it must be combined with lifestyle modifications.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Most of the literature in alternative/holistic weight loss looks at acupuncture. Off the top of my head, I can't think of a reason acupressure wouldn't work. I've utilized both acupuncture and acupressure for patients and, in my experience, acupuncture gives faster, longer lasting results.

I suspect that in order to see any benefit with acupressure, you'd need to be pressing/massaging the appropriate points at least daily if not multiple times per day. Not everyone has that kind of discipline.

I'd suggest you start with a licensed acupuncturist in your state. If needles are an issue for you, I've gotten good results in weight loss/food cravings using ear seeds. If you're not in CA, go to NCCAOM.org and use their "Find a Practitioner" look up. Call a few providers in your area and see if you can find someone who works with weight loss on a regular basis.

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