Vinegar consists mainly of Acetic Acid. Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple, and is believed to cause weight loss by regulating the blood glucose levels. It is observed that if apple cider vinegar is taken with meals, it can affect the rate at which glucose is released into the blood, which consequently lowers the amount of insulin hormone released in the blood. Excess amount of insulin hormone in blood can cause difficulty in losing fat. The body will tend to store fat, even if the calorie intake is reduced. This is exactly where acetic acid comes in effect, and may lower the amount of insulin in blood, regulating the blood glucose levels, and causing weight loss.

Apple cider vinegar weight loss certainly is less risky than opting for weight loss with drugs or anti-depressant medications. But in the opinion of nutritionists, they presume some cons of losing weight by this method. The argument, though very correct, is that apple cider vinegar is made with the process of fermentation, which robs off the useful minerals and nutrients out of the skin and the fruit. If apple would be eaten as a whole, it would be much healthy and beneficial.

The vinegar reduces blood pressure, as well as cholesterol levels. Some people may also experience improvement digestion by taking it in a small quantity before meals. It can be understood, that it increases the level of acidity in the stomach, which may help with better digestion.

It is also highly acidic, and it may irritate the throat if it very often or in large amounts. It may also interact with certain drugs or supplements. This may give rise to low potassium levels.

It is made with different ways, with the process of double fermentation, distillation, filtration, pasteurized etc. Carefully opt for the most suitable one by understanding which one will benefit you most, as these extra processes might destroy the healthy vitamins and nutrients.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a process that is primarily aimed to treat disorders of the body by inserting very thin needles into the skin at certain points where the “flow of energy” is considered to be obstructed. The line of acupuncture points is called “meridian”, which can be understood as a pathway in the body, along which the energy of the body is believed to flow, and the needles are inserted upon certain points in this line of meridian.

Acupuncture For Weight Loss

May people get overweight, and suffer from obesity, which can lead to many health conditions like osteoporosis, heart problems etc. To reduce the weight, a person may opt for different methods including exercise, drugs, and natural supplements. Some people, like patients of osteoporosis or bone problems, may face difficulty in exercising, while drugs can have dangerous side-effects.

It is a method to obtain meaningful weight loss. Many people suffer feelings with increased levels of stress, lack of energy and difficulty in coping with the pain that comes with initially starting up exercise. It may help to control weight, increase energy levels, thus providing the motivation to exercise more. It may also alleviate the muscular pain that comes when starting exercise initially.

Acupuncture has found to be beneficial not only to control weight, but also to control the cholesterol levels by targeting certain “energy points” of the body. People may greatly benefit, if the acupuncture process if combined with a proper diet, especially meant for weight loss. It has also been observed that the people who receive acupuncture get a decrease in their LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

Acupuncture points for weight loss

When carried out for weight loss, acupuncture points along the ear are generally tapped, which are also used for general detoxification of the body. The acupuncturist places five needles in each ear. One needle is used for relaxation, and other four for specific organs of body, lungs, kidneys, liver and the nervous system. As the treatment is started, the body produces endorphins, which makes the person feel good. Endorphins help to suppress the craving of food by the body, thus reducing the person’s appetite. It also helps to fight with the withdrawal symptoms, if the weight is caused by drug abuse including smoking and alcohol.

The body parts that are targeted with the needles are :

• Mouth – for an impulsive eater/habitual or chain smoker
• Lungs – for cravings of certain food or heavy eating
• Stomach – for obesity (or overeating after full stomach)
• Endocrine – for weight gain due to water retention
• Spleen – for sugar and hormone imbalances.
• Kidney – for nervous system and water retention.
• Thyroid – for slow metabolism.

Along with acupuncture, abdominal massage and exercise is also carried out to improve the digestion and the absorption of food, and the muscle contractions involved in the transport of food in the body (peristalsis of the intestines). Deep breathing and “belly breathing” are also used as a tool to curb the craving for food, and reduce hunger.

This method is intended for weight loss is an art that takes years to acquire perfection, and a person seeking weight loss through acupuncture should look for an acupuncturist, well experienced in the field of weight management.

Weight loss shots refer to the weight loss injections given intravenously, that are supposed to cause weight loss to the person being administered with it.

It works well when combined with suitable exercises. Typical shots are of the following types.

HCG SHOTS (HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN)

HCG is a hormone that has different effects on the human body by the way of:
· Reduce weight: HCG shots can prove effective in losing weight, if combined with a low calorie diet, though this procedure has been not been approved by the FDA. It is believed that it affects the hypothalamus gland, causing loss of fat tissues in the body.
· Fertility: When HCG shots are administered on men, it enhances the production of testosterone. When given to women, it simulates the ovary to produce eggs.

SLIM SHOTS

Slim shots are available in the market as a liquid supplement to control the appetite. It is claimed by manufacturers that it alleviates hunger for about 8 hours, and uses only natural ingredients in its preparation. Slim shots contain Palm oil, Natural Oat oil, Aspartame (an artificial sweetener) and Beta-carotene color.

Slim shots are believed to make the person feel full, which helps to control over the eating habits. The “good fats” from the palm oil and the fiber from the oat oil are accredited for this affect. Slim shots will give best results when users plan with a workout routine incorporated with strength training and aerobic exercises.

Side effects of slim shots: Slim Shots contain aspartame that can have bad effects on people with certain diseases like diabetes. Woman should avoid this during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

B12

B12 actually refers to vitamin B-12 (or cobalamin) in the vitamin B-complex family. This vitamin is not easily absorbed by humans, and many people become deficient of this vitamin. Consumption of green vegetables like spinach and broccoli increases the absorption rate. It is found in dairy products, eggs and meat.

Vitamin-B12 aids to produce red blood cells and is required for healthy nerves. It is used to boost energy and in weight loss programs, and often to treat people with anemia, skin diseases and reduce stress.
B12 shots are made to increase our metabolism, and actually weight loss comes as a side effect of these injections. With the combination of proper weight loss regimens and regular Vitamin-B12 shots, people have reported quicker weight loss.

B12 shots may be very effective for obese and overweight people. Vitamin-B12 is essential for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, as it thins the blood, preventing blood clot that can cause a stroke. As vitamin-B12 shots boost up the metabolism, it effectively reduces the body fat, and may lower the cholesterol levels with adequate exercise.
It has also become the preferred choice of athletes, who want to keep their weight under control, with a boost up in their energy levels.

LIPOTROPIC INJECTIONS

Lipotropic injections are administered to people as a treatment for burning fat in the body. In areas of the body, where the fat typically accumulates, like neck, stomach, inner thighs, hips and buttocks lipotropic injections prove very useful to dissolve the excessive fat. Lipotropic injections help to dissolve the body fat by increasing the rate of metabolism.
A combination of vitamin-B6 and vitamin-B12 injections may be given in a lipotropic injection.

The contents of the lipotropic injection stimulate the liver and optimize the metabolism process. These injections are only temporarily effective, and as soon as the effects of these drugs wear out, the body starts to return back gradually to its normal state.

Side effects include depression, kidney/urinary, and digestive problems like diarrhea.

Note: B12 and lipotropics are biochemically very similar, and often they are used together in intravenous form, as it is believed to amplify each other’s effects.

For example, vitamin B-12 helps raise the metabolism; and choline, that is very similar to B-12 vitamin, it helps to release and burn fat from the liver.  Now that you know what options for weight loss injections are available, it is much easier my make a wise decision. Make sure you talk to your physician about this.