Scientifically Proven Weight Loss!
Lose Weight Naturally and Keep It Off With Chinese Medicine
Recent studies estimate that more than half of all Australian women (52%) and two-thirds of men (67%) are overweight or obese. That is almost 60% of the adult population in Australia.(1)
Rates of childhood obesity in Australia are at one of the highest amongst developed nations. ‘15.2% of Australian preschoolers are estimated to be overweight and 5.5% obese’(2).
With these alarming statistics, Australians should be looking into ways of lowering their weight and taking their health, and their children’s health seriously.
How does being overweight affect your health?
There are over thirty serious medical concerns related to obesity. Obesity takes its toll on the entire body. Some of these issues include:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
- Diabetes Type II
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Gallstones and gallbladder disorders
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Some types of cancer including: endometrial cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
- Complications during pregnancy
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Infertility
- Bladder control problems
- Depression
- Sleep Apnea
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Asthma
- Chronic Headaches
- Varicose veins
- Hernias
- Metabolic Syndrome
What is Metabolic syndrome?
Many people find they carry excess weight only around their belly. Belly fat, or visceral fat, is dangerous as it lies deep in your abdomen, surrounds your organs and secretes toxic levels of hormones.
The liver, your body's detox center, also seriously suffers if you have too much abdominal fat. "When the liver gets infiltrated with this fat, it can have a harder time filtering out harmful substances” (3). This can lead to toxic build up in the body, mood disorders, fatigue and many other health concerns.
Do I have Metabolic Syndrome?
If you have a waist circumference greater than 102 cm (men) or 88cm (women), you may be suffering from metabolic syndrome.
Ways That Weight Loss Will Improve Your Health
- Increased energy level
- Reduced cholesterol levels
- Reduced blood pressure
- Reduced aches and pains
- Improved mobility
- Improved breathing
- Improved quality of sleep, feeling more refreshed on waking
- Prevent angina and chest pain due to increased oxygen supply to the heart
- Decreased risk of death from heart attack or stroke
- Prevent type II diabetes
- Improve your blood sugar levels
Losing weight with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
We love working with people who are committed to improving their health, that includes people who are wanting to lose weight. Whatever your motivation - to prepare for an upcoming event, to improve your fertility, to add years to your life so you can see your children and grandchildren grow up - we are committed to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
If you are ready to begin on your path towards a longer, more energetic and healthier life, make the first step by embarking on a natural weight loss program today.
Using scientifically proven therapies, our practitioners will provide you with the best combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional supplements tailored to your unique health profile. We take the guesswork out of weight loss and focus on the things that you need to succeed in achieving your goal.
You will learn how to regain insulin sensitivity and resolve sugar cravings, reducing fluid retention and keeping a stable weight.
Boost Your Weight Loss by a Further 50%!
Numerous studies show that acupuncture can boost weight loss by up to 50%, improving weight loss outcomes when added to a traditional weight loss program. All our practitioners are qualified acupuncturists, and if you choose to add acupuncture to your treatment protocol you can enhance your weight loss by up to 50%. (See references 4, 5 and 6 below)
Using a pain-free needle technique, acupuncture helps to regulate appetite, decrease fluid retention, improve cholesterol and regulate blood sugar – whilst boosting your ability to lose weight. When combined with regular exercise and a sensible diet, acupuncture significantly increases weight loss.
Our practitioners will tailor a program to suit every body type, whilst simultaneously treating underlying health concerns, with dietary planning, acupuncture and herbal supplementation. With many years of training and experience, you can be assured of receiving the most effective treatments in modern natural weight loss.
Are You Ready To Take the First Step?
Our practitioners are ready to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Make an appointment to see one of our practitioners, and establish your personalised treatment protocol - or to find out more contact us today.
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Natasja Sproat BHSc(TCM) - Acupuncturist |
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Clare Pyers BHSc(TCM), Cert Adv Clin Prac (China) Registered Acupuncturist |
Summer Special - Up to 30% off
Until February 28th 2010, you can receive up to 30% off the normal price for acupuncture weight loss packages.
5 Sessions: Quick-Start $240 (save $85)
Boost your weight loss. Overcome a weight loss plateau. Safely drop a kilo or two before a big event.
10 Sessions: Metabolism Crusade $460 (save $190)
Really get your metabolism fired up. Lose a few kilos.
20 Sessions: Serious Contenders $895 (save $405)
Reach your goal weight. Shift centimeters and lose kilos.
To take advantage of any of these offers, simply mention at the time of booking.
References
(1) A. Dowling, 2009, ‘Obesity’, The Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society.
http://www.asso.org.au/profiles/general/faq/prevalence
(2) M Wake, 2009, ‘Obesity and girth of Australian preschoolers: prevalence’, International Journal of Obesity, Nature Pulishing group
(3) M.Kelly, ‘Weight gain around the waistline poses health risks’ Fitness Magazine, The Arizona Republic Newspaper.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2009/02/26/20090226bellyfat0226.html
(4) J Tradit Chin Med. 2003 Jun;23(2):147-50. Wei Q, Liu Z. Effects of acupuncture on monoamine neurotransmitters in raphe nuclei in obese rats. Results: Acupuncture produced significant weight loss compared to control group.
(5) Am J Chin Med. 2005;33(4):525-33. Cabioglu MT, Ergene N.Electroacupuncture therapy for weight loss reduces serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol levels in obese women. Results: 4.8% weight reduction in patients with acupuncture application, patients on calorie restricted diet only had a 2.5% weight reduction
(6) Am J Chin Med. 2008;36(6):1029-39. Cabioglu MT, et al. The efficacy of electroacupuncture therapy for weight loss changes plasma lipoprotein a, apolipoprotein a and apolipoprotein B levels in obese women. 4.7% weight reduction in acupuncture group, calorie restricted diet only had 2.7% weight reduction.
