Needle CV12, ST25, ST36, SP6 and LI11 with even method, retaining 30 minutes, twice weekly. Diet and activity are addressed at the same time.
Obesity: Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm-Damp
Strengthen the spleen, resolve damp, regulate the intestines and stomach. For overweight with fatigue and a greasy coating.
POINT SELECTION
RATIONALE
CV12 and ST25 regulate the middle and the intestines; ST36 and SP6 strengthen the spleen and resolve damp; LI11 clears heat and regulates the large intestine. The classical view is that this kind of obesity reflects failure to transform fluids rather than simple overeating, which is why the treatment strengthens rather than drains.
SOURCE
After modern clinical protocols for weight control and the theory of spleen and stomach
NOTE
These are general formulas recorded in the literature; in clinical use they must be modified according to the individual, the season and the setting. Acupuncture and moxibustion should be performed by a licensed practitioner.
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