5 Health Benefits of Acupuncture
4. Alleviates indigestion
As in case of depression, the combination therapy can also be employed for patients suffering from indigestion. Acupuncture therapy combined with a reduced dosage of medicine has shown to alleviate heartburn and indigestion in pregnant women as opposed to a fully medicine based treatment.
5. Averts obesity
Studies have also shown acupuncture can be highly effective in reducing body weight and averting obesity than lifestyle changes, exercise and diet control. However, these studies do not tell whether acupuncture can be employed for maintaining body weight in the long term. Therefore, a combination of exercise, diet and acupuncture is recommended for best results.
