Weight Loss/Management

Counting calories and exercising aren’t always enough to lose weight and keep it off. Your hormones, metabolism, and stress levels all influence whether you succeed or struggle. Dr. Shangyou Zhong at Sunyo Acupuncture Center in San Juan Capistrano and Santa Monica, California, uses traditional Chinese medicine principles to address the root causes of weight gain and difficulty losing weight. This holistic approach targets appetite regulation, metabolic function, and hormonal balance to support sustainable weight management. Call the office or schedule a weight loss evaluation online today.

What does weight loss/management mean?

Weight management at Sunyo Acupuncture Center addresses the underlying imbalances that make losing weight difficult and keeping it off even harder. The practice uses traditional Chinese medicine principles to bring your body into balance, focusing on metabolism, hormone regulation, and digestive health rather than just restricting calories.

What factors affect weight management?

Several interconnected systems in your body influence your ability to lose weight and maintain it:

• Hormone imbalances that slow metabolism or increase hunger
• Chronic stress that elevates cortisol and promotes fat storage
• Poor digestion affects nutrient absorption
• Thyroid dysfunction that reduces calorie burning
• Sleep disruption that affects hunger hormones
• Toxin buildup that interferes with metabolic function

These factors often work together, which is why traditional dieting approaches frequently fail. Acupuncture addresses these underlying issues to make weight management more achievable.

How does acupuncture help with weight management?

Sunyo Acupuncture Center uses several approaches to support healthy weight control:

Appetite regulation 

Acupuncture can help regulate your hunger signals and reduce food cravings, making it easier to maintain a natural appetite without constantly fighting the urge to overeat. 

Detoxification and metabolism 

The practice uses detoxification treatments to cleanse your body and boost metabolic function. These treatments enhance your body’s natural detoxification pathways and support digestive health, which plays a key role in weight management. Acupuncture can help stimulate your metabolic processes to increase calorie burn.

Stress and hormonal balance 

Stress reduction is another important component in weight management. Acupuncture helps lower cortisol levels, which is crucial because elevated stress hormones can lead to weight gain. The treatments can also support thyroid health, an important factor in maintaining balanced metabolism.

What weight management techniques do you offer?

Sunyo Acupuncture Center uses several approaches to support healthy weight loss, including:

Detoxification acupuncture 

These treatments help cleanse your body and boost metabolic function by supporting your liver and digestive system. 

Appetite regulation acupuncture 

Specific acupuncture points help regulate hunger signals and reduce food cravings. This makes it easier to stick to healthy eating habits without feeling deprived or constantly thinking about food.

Hormonal balance treatment 

Acupuncture helps regulate hormones that affect weight, including thyroid hormones that control metabolism and stress hormones that promote fat storage. 

Digestive support 

Treatments improve digestive health and nutrient absorption, supporting a healthy metabolism and helping your body process food more efficiently.

To start your weight loss journey, call Sunyo Acupuncture Center or request an appointment online today.