Alternative Medicine for Weight Loss

Losing weight is one of the hardest things for some people to accomplish. While traditional methods of eating right and exercise will take the pounds off, some folks need a little help to get the job done. Alternative remedies may be able to help control appetite and increase the energy of those who have embarked on a weight-loss program.

Acupuncture

• Acupuncture is a complementary treatment that can aid in weight loss, but it will not cause you to lose weight on its own. Weight loss is only done with a well-balanced diet that takes in fewer calories than we need for energy. Overly restrictive diets cause the metabolic rate to slow down. It is necessary to eat a diet that provides the body with vitamins and nutrients while cutting out excessive calories to lose weight in a safe and long-lasting manner. Acupuncture helps the dieter to correct imbalances in the body that lead to slower metabolic rates.
  Acupuncture is used to correct imbalances, control hunger and keep the body in harmony so that weight loss is possible. Stress causes the body to produce cortisol, which is responsible for storing fat in the body that can be used in an emergency. Stress is recognized by the body as an attack, and the response by the body is a protection or defensive mechanism. Acupuncture can also help to relieve stress.

Hypnosis

• Hypnosis is another alternative treatment that is used alongside traditional weight-loss methods. Hypnosis can help the patient make behavior changes that make a new, healthy lifestyle possible. Some patients may benefit from using behavioral therapy and hypnosis to stick to their healthy eating plan and exercise regimen. Self-hypnosis is another way that hypnosis can help a dieter make changes to her lifestyle and achieve weight-loss goals.

Behavioral Therapy

• One of the key areas that many dieters struggle with is their behavior. Sticking to a healthy diet is not an easy task when there are temptations all around us every day. It is a battle for many people just to get through the day without eating an unhealthy snack or eating too much at a meal. Restaurants often serve much more food than we really should eat at one meal, and having the willpower to eat only half of the serving is difficult.
  Mindless snacking while watching television is a poor behavior that can throw a dieter off track. Behavioral therapy makes the dieter more conscious of the amounts of food--and types of food--she is eating. Therapy can help you to find a better coping technique for stress than reaching for that pint of ice cream.