Does acupuncture have side effects? You will regret it if you don’t read it

Usually we see the benefits of acupuncture, and many people are dependent on it. In fact, acupuncture still has some side effects, such as infection with some infectious diseases. Acupuncture needles in many places have not been strictly sterilized and may sometimes injure internal organs.

1. Infection with infectious diseases

In some acupuncture weight loss places, the basic principle of "one needle per person, one acupoint" is not strictly followed, and the needles are discarded immediately after use; there is no need to disinfect the equipment. If non-disposable acupuncture needles are used, the needles should be soaked after each acupoint is pierced, and then sterilized with high temperature and high pressure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through acupuncture needles. Soaking in disinfectant alone cannot solve the problem. In this case, the risk of contracting infectious diseases is quite high.

2. Needle-induced coma

If there is no effect, the most you will suffer is a waste of money and time. The most terrible thing is that something bad will happen, which is also a common side effect of acupuncture for weight loss. When performing acupuncture for weight loss, the needle in the abdomen cannot be inserted too deep, otherwise it may damage the internal organs. Especially for young women with thin abdominal walls, more attention should be paid. In addition, acupuncturists should also have the ability to deal with abnormal phenomena such as needle dizziness, bent needles, stuck needles, and broken needles. "Acupuncturists" who have not systematically studied anatomy and acupuncture and have rushed into the battle may not understand the above situations at all. Their technical level is not only questionable, but also frightening.

3. Injury to internal organs

If there is no effect, the worst that can happen is a waste of money and time. The worst thing is something bad might happen. When performing acupuncture to lose weight, the needle in the abdomen should not be inserted too deep, otherwise it may damage the internal organs. Especially young women with thin abdominal walls should pay more attention.

In addition, acupuncturists should also have the ability to deal with abnormal phenomena such as needle dizziness, needle stagnation, needle bending, and needle folding. Those "acupuncturists" who have not systematically studied anatomy and acupuncture and who are rushing into the field may not understand the above situation at all. Their technical level is not only questionable, but also frightening.

IV. Adverse reactions during acupuncture

During the acupuncture weight loss treatment, you may experience anorexia, thirst, and increased frequency of urination and defecation, which are all normal phenomena. Because through acupuncture treatment, the body's internal functions are constantly adjusted, which speeds up metabolism and consumes energy, resulting in some clinical symptoms. These symptoms will disappear once the body re-establishes balance.

Acupuncture weight loss is more effective for obese young and middle-aged people aged 20 to 50. Because at this age, the human body is relatively mature and various functions are relatively complete. Through acupuncture treatment, it is easier to adjust the body's various metabolic functions, promote fat decomposition, and achieve the effect of weight loss and lipid reduction.

Furthermore, relying solely on acupuncture to lose weight is not enough. If you want to achieve better weight loss results, you still need to control your diet and increase exercise. Generally speaking, acupuncture weight loss works by stimulating acupuncture points, increasing circulation in the body, and excreting body fat, so the side effects of acupuncture weight loss are very small. The effect will be better if combined with Chinese medicine.

5. Acupuncture weight loss may rebound

However, the absence of side effects does not mean there will be no rebound. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on “preventive treatment” rather than magically curing anything. Because people's physiques are different, the effects of weight loss through acupuncture are also obviously different. Moreover, some people who lose weight through acupuncture will keep the weight off. Some people will rebound in a short period of time.