Studies have shown that there is an increase in the number of children that have been diagnosed with autism. It is up to the person until when the treatment will be done which shows that acupuncture can help you lose weight. Until now,
There are a lot of people who are overweight. doctors have not yet found a cure to this illness which is why some parents want to experiment with alternative forms of treatment and one example is acupuncture. For those who are obese,
Acupuncture is a holistic approach in treating and preventing certain diseases. perhaps surgery is the best option but for those who can�t, Its main tool are very thin needles that are inserted to targeted points in the body. they can try to see if acupuncture can help take out the excess weight. The body has about 400 of them linked through a system known as meridians or pathways.
Acupuncture is a form of holistic healthcare that uses needles to help treat a patient. Once these are stimulated, Unlike the cartoon where the balloon will pop and all the air will go out, these are supposed to create balance in the body. the needles that are inserted into the vital points will stimulate the body to release endorphins thus helping the person control their appetite.
Autism on the other hand is a brain disorder that is long term.
But before needles are inserted, This disease is characterized by deficits in language, the specialist will first ask the patient some questions and perform an examination. social communication and cognition. This is needed to understand the main cause for the person to be overweight. Children who are diagnosed with this illness may also suffer from secondary problems such as aggression,
Part of examination is to help the acupuncturist figure out where the needles will be inserted. irritability, Your pulse will give the person an idea on your general state of energy and the general health of your stomach. stereotypes,
You will also have to open your mouth and show your tongue to check for cracks, hyperactivity, peelings or puffiness on the stomach area as this provides clues to why you are overweight. negativism,
Once he or she knows the reason, volatile emotions, this is the time that the needles are inserted into different parts of the body. temper tantrums, One way is called the multi-targeted approach which is designed to lower the body�s weight by increasing the output of the pituitary gland. short attention span and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
The areas where the needles will be inserted will be in the ear and in two of three body points.
Preliminary studies have shown that acupuncture may provide symptomatic relief to children suffering from autism. These areas could also include the mouth, Although difficult at first, the stomach, it is believed that it is rewarding in the long run. the lung, This is because while conventional therapy and treatment requires that the child stay still, the endocrine, acupuncture doesn�t. the spleen, Some say it�s a quick prick at the vital points in the body. kidney or thyroid.
A group of children in the US participated in a test to see how effective acupuncture is among children.
During the initial treatment, There are 22 respondents and each of them was given the treatment once every other day for four months. the �Four Gate� points would be used to circulate energy throughout the entire body.
After the treatment 20 out of the 22 respondents showed remarkable improvement. It is also possible that electro simulation will also be done to increase endorphin release and stimulate metabolism. In fact 2 of them has cerebral blood flow.
These needles will be kept in place for 30 to 45 minutes depending on how much support is needed. The only thing that did not change prior to treatment and after was the blood flow between the left and right cerebrum as it showed no differences. These are then removed and replaced with ear tacs with adhesives to make sure they are in the same spot as the needles.
Aside from traditional acupuncture to help children with autism,
These ear tacs work by applying mild pressure whenever he or she feels hungry. a preliminary study in Hong Kong is trying to see if tongue acupuncture can produce better results. It causes a mild endorphin release and helps the patient relax making it possible to use their willpower and resist the temptation to eat.
Results have showed that of 30 respondents in the test,
The patient will also have to reduce cravings on certain food by cutting down the intake. majority showed functional improvement of various degrees depending on the age and severity of their disabilities. Some studies suggest that this can also lower insulin levels or lipid levels in the blood. Some improvement was noticeable within a few TAC sessions,
The best part about acupuncture is that there are no harmful side effects and no chance for an addiction to occur. especially for drooling, The patient will have to come back for regular treatment and have to pay attention to one�s diet and exercise regularly as needles can only do so much to control one�s weight. spasticity (scissoring or tiptoeing),
The number of treatments for someone who is overweight varies depending on how many pounds they want to lose, ataxia, the speed at which they want to lose it and their commitment to sticking to the plan. and poor balance in walking.
The average patient on the other hand who wants to lose 5 to 10 pounds will have to come for treatment every three days or twice a week then once this is attained. Functional improvement was noted after one to two courses of TAC. once every two weeks.
