The science of acupuncture came to us from the Ancient East and every year it wins more and more fans among adherents of alternative medicine. Still: such a tempting prospect - you relax, enjoy a massage and at the same time get rid of your diseases and even lose excess weight! Yes dear ladies! Acupuncture massage professionals claim that by finding certain points on the ear and having the right effect on them, you can lose a few pounds and find a slender figure. Is it really so?
History of acupuncture
In general, when the Chinese created their he alth system about five thousand years ago, they hardly thought about whether it would help someone lose weight. Acupuncture was used in ancient China to treat specific internalorgans and relieve unpleasant pain.
This knowledge is based on the theory of qi, according to which the violation of the circulation of energy in the body leads to various diseases. Acupuncture helps to activate the points of organs on the ear, restore their work and harmonize energy flows.
In China, acupuncture is considered a completely scientific method of treatment. According to a special technique, acupressure is carried out in the hands, feet, face, neck and ears. But domestic doctors are wary of such therapy. And yet, thousands of adherents of alternative medicine, who turned to the art of acupressure, felt its beneficial effects on themselves. So there is no reason to doubt that if you find and implement a competent effect on the biological points on the ears, you can not only improve the body, but also lose weight.
Principle of acupuncture therapy
As mentioned above, the essence of acupuncture is the acupressure of certain areas on the body that are responsible for the functioning of internal organs and systems.
Scientists studying this phenomenon have not yet determined what causes the healing effect? The main theory is based on the structure of our nervous system and claims that the nerve endings of all internal organs can be found on the surface of the feet, face and even on the ears.
Nervous tension is one of the main causes of stress, illness and all sorts ofaddictions: overeating, addiction to alcohol and drugs. Simulating points on the ear by inserting special needles, the acupuncturist affects the nerve endings, relieves pain and promotes relaxation.
From the point of view of dietary therapy, the value of acupuncture is as follows: if you learn to identify the points on the ear that are responsible for digestion and work with them periodically, you can control your appetite and speed up the process of getting rid of excess weight.
Method of determining acupuncture points on the ear
Acupuncture points on the ears can be found on your own using special schemes. However, the location indicated on them will only be approximate.
A real master of acupuncture begins the search for a particular point with a thorough examination of the surface of the auricle or lobe. If there is a pathology of the internal organ, then the active points on the ears associated with it may have an uneven surface, be covered with pimples, blackheads or age spots. Especially modifications of the surface of the auricle become visible after wiping them with alcohol or essential oil. The acupuncturist usually “probes” the points with a special wand. The pain that the patient will experience during the procedure indicates a malfunction of one or another organ. Sometimes the pain can respond directly to the heart, knee, back or lower back. This indicates that the point is defined correctly and a special needle is immediately inserted into it.
Layout of points of organs on the ear
For an example, you can see one of the schemes of the projection of organs on specific areas of the auricle and points on the earlobes.
For example, massage of points No. 21 and No. 40 helps to eliminate constipation and flatulence. Prolonged exposure to these points also allows you to fight skin eczema.
Nearby located point number 22 is subjected to acupuncture if a person suffers from bronchial asthma. Her massage relieves heaviness in the chest and makes it easier to endure various allergic reactions.
Point 75 is a center that helps to normalize the heart rhythm and relieve pain in the heart area.
110 - an acupuncture point associated with the work of the inner ear. Acupuncture in this area eliminates noise and ringing in the ears, as well as dizziness.
Points on the ear No. 78, 106 and 108 are responsible for anesthesia of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws.
Acupuncture area 103 eliminates inflammation of the tongue and mouth, including laryngitis and tonsillitis.
Points on the ear for weight loss
But for ladies who want to speed up the process of losing weight with acupressure, it is more interesting to know which points on the ears are associated with the digestive system and appetite regulation: for example, center No. 72 is responsible for the feeling of hunger, No. 93 - coordinates the work of the hypothalamus, and the nerve endings at points No. 30 and No. 49 are responsible for the work of the stomach.
Regular exposure to the above centers strengthens the muscles of the stomach and helps bring its volume back to normal - this helps to tame the feeling of hunger. Stimulation of the hypothalamus willnormalize the hormonal background and accelerate the process of burning fat.
Piercing and weight loss
In our time, piercing is perceived only as a hobby for fans of various subcultures, at most - as a regular body decoration. But not everyone thinks that if you purposefully pierce the ear in a certain place and place a piece of jewelry made of a special metal in it, then the piercing can benefit the body. At the same time, if you do this procedure thoughtlessly, then it can have a bad effect on he alth. This effect is directly related to the art of acupuncture and the fact that the ear is a well-coordinated system of nerve endings.
Based on this, a special method of ear piercing was developed in order to lose weight. The results after its application are purely individual. But the creators of the methodology promise about 5-10% weight loss of the total mass, subject to an additional diet.
The essence of the procedure lies in the fact that an earring or a magnet, placed in points on the ear for weight loss, has a permanent beneficial effect on the body and normalizes appetite. Only a certified reflexologist should do a "medical" piercing.
Contraindications for acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the safest methods of alternative medicine, so there are not so many contraindications to its use.
Pregnancy (especially in the early stages) is the first reason to refuse the procedure. Men instate of increased nervous excitement should also refrain from acupressure.
It is not recommended to use the acupuncture method if the patient has benign or malignant tumors: fibroids, polyps, hygromas, cancer.
The procedure will not be the best for those who suffer from blood diseases such as anemia or leukemia.
It is better for a person with an acute infectious disease to postpone the visit to the acupuncturist until he recovers.
Rheumatism, pulmonary or heart failure are another reason to abandon experiments and turn to traditional medicine.
Also, experts say that it makes no sense to pierce the points on the ear for weight loss if the weight is gained due to overeating due to emotional arousal.
Some interesting facts about acupuncture
In domestic culture, the method of acupuncture, although indirectly, was also used - by Slavic girls. He dabbled in needlework. Skillfully wielding a needle, the craftswomen worked on certain points on their hands, and then noted that, for example, embroidery relieves fatigue, nervous tension and relieves headaches, and beading helps to cope with insomnia, absent-mindedness and even convulsions.
Vine weaving is a wonderful remedy for polyarthritis, and knitting, it turns out, has a good effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system and the digestive tract. Making needle lace helps with prolapse of internal organs and high intracranial pressure, and weaving lace on bobbinrelieves tooth and ear pain. Of course, all this can only be superstition, but our ancestors believed in it.
In conclusion, I would like to note that, guided by the diagram, which shows the acupuncture points on the ears, you can lightly massage them with your fingers yourself. But it is worth considering - there is a high probability that the places of pressure will not be determined quite accurately. Therefore, the most effective is still a visit to a certified master.
Besides, you should not rely only on acupressure for weight loss - diet and exercise are still the main methods of getting rid of excess weight.
