Acupuncture and weight loss

brisklynx13 said:So, here’s my take on what happened with Smith and Huber.

Back when I saw Smith about five years ago, I was mostly sipping on this tea—honestly, it was fantastic for digestion and acting as a diuretic—and sticking to fruit in the mornings, lunch mid-day, and then meat or fish with veggies for dinner. Basically, kept the glycemic index pretty low.
I managed to drop 4 pounds in 40 days... but then I lost my job two months later, so obviously, I stopped going.

Then there was Huber last year. I went for two months and lost 10 pounds. Of course, I gained 7 of them back within two months.
I was heading in about six times a month for $17. I wasn't starving; I was eating meat, cheese, vegetables, salads, just a little fruit...
Since it was vacation season, she actually suggested I try a single pill of Prozac—which isn't addictive, mind you—just to help me get through those two weeks without the need for acupuncture. And honestly? It really helped. Now, I suspect there might be some "off-the-books" stuff going on, but look, nobody is forcing you to walk through those doors.
The food portions aren't strictly regulated, and you don't *have* to take the pills if you don't want to. She didn't even give them to me directly; she just told me to go talk to my primary care physician. When I explained the situation to my doctor, she gave me exactly one box to cover that period.
I’m not crazy enough to sit there popping those things for months on end...
I did like the doctor, though. She had stories about people losing 90 pounds in a single year and whatnot.
Of course, plenty of people end up right back where they started once the weight creeps back on. She admitted herself that it's impossible to eat nothing but meat and vegetables for the rest of your life. But when those first couple of pounds come back, going back for a session of acupuncture can help stimulate things and maybe dull the appetite a bit.
I have no strong feelings either way on acupuncture.
These days, I’m just hitting the gym in the zone, and I’m happy with it.
Good luck to everyone.👍

Anonymous said:Spot on!! I honestly can't stand it when people label everything as "bad food," unless we're actually talking about junk food. Bread isn't bad, hazelnuts aren't bad, chocolate isn't bad—it’s all about moderation.

I’ve tried acupuncture at the Mayo Clinic and it really does work; it definitely helps curb my hunger and keeps me from feeling so jittery. The catch is you have to go consistently, which is a massive pain since appointments are only every other week. If life gets in the way and you miss a session, that's when you start feeling the struggle again.

cipelić;12465596 said:Here is my experience with Mochinic and Huber.

Back when I was on vacation, she suggested I try a single pill of Zoloft—which doesn't cause addiction, apparently—just to help me get through those two weeks without needing injections. And honestly? It actually worked. Now, I have a feeling they might be operating a bit "off the books," but hey, nobody is forcing you to walk through their door.
The food portions aren't strictly regulated either, and you definitely don't have to take the pills if you'd rather not. She didn't even give them to me personally; she just told me to go see my primary care physician. Once I explained the situation to my doctor, she wrote me a prescription for exactly one box to cover that specific timeframe.

I'm not crazy enough to stay on something like that for months on end...
Zoloft is a heavy-duty antidepressant, and in my case, it was prescribed by mistake. I wasn't on it for long, but the hand tremors lasted for a full month after I stopped taking it. Please, believe me, those are NOT "calming" pills. If you want something to calm your nerves, stick to herbal stuff like Valerian root or St. John's Wort. I can't quite wrap my head around the fact that she prescribed that to you. Just please, be careful with how easily these things are handed out. Don't just take my word for it, though—Google "Zoloft" and see for yourself, or look up what psychology journals say about it.
As for the acupuncture, my friend went and paid $27 for it. They recommended a specific diet, and she says it’s helping her, but I get the impression that with
that little amount of food, she would have lost weight regardless.
I still can't quite believe the whole thing with the Zoloft.:

Anonymous said:Look, I’m not interested in playing "who’s right and who’s wrong" with you. You can stick to your guns, and I'll stick to mine. Anyone thinking about going to see her should probably do their homework first and decide if it's actually worth risking their health.

p.s.
Fuck off

Anonymous said:Oh, please, don't even bother explaining yourself. It’s probably just Polly Huber trying to defend her own reputation on these forums. I’m positive she’ll show up eventually, even in a country as chaotic as ours!

Anthony Walker7 said:Hi everyone,
My sister-in-law visited Huber twice, and she managed to get everything back to normal within about two or three months—though I wasn't a huge fan of the fact that they prescribed antidepressants, especially since most doctors don't really vouch for them like that.
As for me, I went to see Dr. Goricka in downtown Chicago twice—first for acupuncture sessions and later for some needle therapy—they even gave me a couple of sessions specifically for stress management. Of course, you have to put in the work to see results, but for me, the weight just melted away (about 33 pounds!) after my pregnancy. Her diet plan really works for me; it’s much better than that one fad diet I tried once. Plus, while I was losing weight, I realized I had a pollen allergy, so I did two rounds of allergy treatment—I haven't even touched Dimetaphane in the seven months since.
Here are the details if anyone is interested in her work:
http://www.zg-akupunktura.com/