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Acupuncture For Weight Loss Program

March 9th, 2010

Some obese individuals misperceive that their body size is normal and think they don’t need to lose weight.

A recent Dallas Heart Study of 5,893 people found that 8 percent of the 2,056 participants in the study who were obese said that they were satisfied with their body size or believed they could gain weight.

“Almost one in 10 obese individuals are satisfied with their body size and didn’t perceive that they need to lose weight,” said Tiffany Powell, M.D., lead author. “That is a sizeable percentage who don’t understand they are overweight and believe they are healthy.”

Individuals with a distorted perception of body image:

• Are less likely to go to a physician.
• Talk less frequently to their physician about implementing dietary changes.
• Don’t exercise as often as those who recognize they have a weight problem.
• Feel they can afford to gain weight.
• Think they are healthier than others their age.
• Do not recognize they have the same risk factors for heart disease as other obese individuals.

 “This is an important population that we aren’t seeing or targeting,” Powell said. “Understanding and countering this misconception may be a vitally important target for obesity prevention and treatment.”

For individuals experiencing difficulty with weight loss, acupuncture can aid in weight control management when combined with a reduced calorie diet and exercise.  Acupuncture speeds up metabolism, suppresses appetite and can help to minimize overeating.

For information about acupuncture for weight loss and maintenance call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500. Feb.8.

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