Could alternative therapies be the answer to shifting those kilos, asks Charmaine Yabsley.
You've tried the latest diets, special eating plans, weights machines and gym workouts, but those extra kilos aren't shifting. It may be that your body is crying out for an alternative solution to losing weight.
Naturopathy
When treating someone who is trying to lose weight, many naturopaths will first examine the person's daily food intake.
"Many people cut out sugar, but may still be eating high amounts of carbohydrates," says naturopath Annalies Corse. "Refined carbs are broken down into glucose and, if you're eating glucose in excess, your pancreas releases large amounts of insulin, causing your body to store the glucose as fat."
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Acupuncture
Research has found acupuncture to be beneficial in the treatment of health concerns such as depression, morning sickness and lethargy.
And when it comes to suppressing the appetite, numerous studies have found acupuncture to be effective. "Acupuncture can treat and correct imbalances in your digestion, particularly if you're constantly hungry, or if you're not burning up the food you're eating," says Karina Stewart, co-founder of Thailand's Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa.
"For many women, an inability to lose excess weight is due to a liver which isn't functioning correctly. If the liver is underperforming then you're not detoxifying excess fluids and fat and, ultimately, will gain weight. Treating areas around the ear has been shown to help curb hunger pains, and depending on your symptoms. Other needles may be used around the stomach, feet and hands," she says.
Top tip!
Don't like needles? Then ensure you're getting enough sleep. A recent study found people who get about eight hours of sleep each night are less likely to be stressed and lose weight more
You've tried the latest diets, special eating plans, weights machines and gym workouts, but those extra kilos aren't shifting. It may be that your body is crying out for an alternative solution to losing weight.
Naturopathy
When treating someone who is trying to lose weight, many naturopaths will first examine the person's daily food intake.
"Many people cut out sugar, but may still be eating high amounts of carbohydrates," says naturopath Annalies Corse. "Refined carbs are broken down into glucose and, if you're eating glucose in excess, your pancreas releases large amounts of insulin, causing your body to store the glucose as fat."
VIEW GALLERY: Stars that swear by natural therapies
A …show more content…
Acupuncture
Research has found acupuncture to be beneficial in the treatment of health concerns such as depression, morning sickness and lethargy.
And when it comes to suppressing the appetite, numerous studies have found acupuncture to be effective. "Acupuncture can treat and correct imbalances in your digestion, particularly if you're constantly hungry, or if you're not burning up the food you're eating," says Karina Stewart, co-founder of Thailand's Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa.
"For many women, an inability to lose excess weight is due to a liver which isn't functioning correctly. If the liver is underperforming then you're not detoxifying excess fluids and fat and, ultimately, will gain weight. Treating areas around the ear has been shown to help curb hunger pains, and depending on your symptoms. Other needles may be used around the stomach, feet and hands," she says.
Top tip!
Don't like needles? Then ensure you're getting enough sleep. A recent study found people who get about eight hours of sleep each night are less likely to be stressed and lose weight more