Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of central obesity.
- Author:
Hai-yin ZHAO
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- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Adult; Body Mass Index; Female; Humans; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Middle Aged; Obesity; therapy; Waist-Hip Ratio
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(9):629-631
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe and evaluate objective therapeutic effect of acupuncture on central obesity.
METHODSThirty-two cases of central obesity were treated with body acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, ear point tapping, TDP radiation, and changes of WC, WHR and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed.
RESULTSThe clinical total effective rate was 84.4%, and WC, WHR and BMI decreased (P<0.001).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, ear point tapping, TDP radiation has a better therapeutic effect on central obesity.
