Dear Patient, I want you to know that you are a worthy, magnificent, brilliant human no matter what you weigh. I say this because I’m often asked if acupuncture helps with weight loss. It doesn’t. Weight is the product of genetics, food intake and physical activity. Anything else, other than medical weight loss surgery, may help you drop a few pounds in the short term, but that's about it. Pills, powders, poultices, tiny acupuncture needles - these do not fundamentally alter the shape and size of your body.
I needed to hear this today. Thank you. <3