Acupuncturists may also recommend Chinese herbs to assist in weight loss, appetite suppression, relief form anxiety and metabolic increase. Some may also be trained in the use of herbal aromatherapy to help decrease cravings. Many holistic approaches to weight loss focus on learning stress management and how to relax. Biofeedback is, essentially, the first scientific alternative therapy. Based on laboratory findings, on measurable variables and change, it helps people learn how create relaxation with technology that is visible or audible.
Many people are overweight because they eat when stressed, nervous or anxious.
It is a very effective, scientifically based therapy that helps people learn to relax and regain peace and tranquility in their lives. Biofeedback has also been proven to be effective in relieving headaches that sometimes accompany dieting and life-style changes. Guided Imagery has also shown through controlled studies to be effective in assisting with weight loss. One study found a group that listened to a Guided Imagery tape lost twice as much weight as another group listening only to music. Interactive Guided Imagery SM has the added benefit of having the patient become an active participant in the imagery created.