Effective weight loss treatments that aren’t very mainstream

Obesity and its associative disorders have become a global pandemic. Obesity is the result of consuming calorie rich processed food which are high in salt, sugar and fats coupled with languid lifestyle. The rise in obesity around the globe has prompted those who suffer from it to search for weight loss treatments. The purpose of this article is to highlight some very effective but unorthodox and not so mainstream weight loss treatments.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice which entails inserting very fine needles into the skin on strategic points of the body. According to ancient Chinese traditions this is done to restore balance to the flow of energy or Qi which is the essence of life. The scientific rationale behind using acupuncture for weight loss is that a person has gained weight because the flow of energy or Qi from the brain has been disturbed. The acupuncturist aims to restore this flow by inserting very fine needles at specific points in the body such as the ear - the hunger point, Shen Men point, stomach point, and endocrine point. Acupuncture has been known to quell cravings, boost metabolism, improve digestion and strengthen the liver. 

Aqualyx

Aqualyx are essentially fat dissolving injections composed of secondary bile that turn the fats of the treated area into fatty acids which can be reabsorbed and flushed out by the body naturally. Aqualyx injections are effective for:

•    Jowls
•    Chin
•    Bingo wings
•    Saddle bags
•    Abdomen
•    Knees
The entire process is very noninvasive and doesn’t require administration of anesthetics, doesn’t have any side effects and leaves no scars.

Contrave

Contrave is a unique approach to weight loss as it uses a combination of drugs which weren’t originally intended to be used for treating obesity. The first drug in question was designed were designed to alleviate depression and hunger and the second as cure for opiate and alcohol addiction. When used in conjunction these drugs reduce body’s craving for food. Contrave is however in the testing phase and is undergoing clinical trials for getting a nod from the FDA. The results however have been more than encouraging as the test subjects showed considerable weight loss. Dieticians and health experts are however very skeptic of contrive and voiced their disapproval for it.

Smart Lipo or Laser Liposuction

Smart lipo is the noninvasive version of liposuction. It entails making miniature incisions to get rid of small to medium sized areas of fat. The areas that can be treated with smart lip are:

• Waist
• Chin (double or hanging chin)
• Inner and outer thighs
• Hips / Love Handles
• Buttocks
• Upper arms
• Face (not around eyes)
• Male with breasts
• Back of neck

The recovery period after undergoing smartlip is extremely short and there’s no visible scarring.

Before undertaking any weight loss treatment it’s highly recommended to undergo thorough medical consultation to determine which is the most suitable and feasible treatment based on individual case history.