Experimental study on treatment of simple obesity with acupuncture
- VernacularTitle:针刺治疗单纯性肥胖病的实验研究
- Author:
Qunli WEI
;
Junhao GUO
;
Hong BAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2001;14(3):217-220
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objectives: Observe the effects of acupuncture on obese SD rats fed by self-prescribed high calorie diet. Methods: The model group were male SD rats fed by self-prescribed high calorie diet, while the control group were male SD rats fed by common roughage. After acupuncture, the changes of some indexes were observed such as eating and drinking amount,body weight,length, Lee index,fattiness in groin and circumrenal areas, TG,TC,BG levels in blood etc. Results: The obesity was defined as the average body weight of the model group was 20% heavier than the average body weight in the control group. And the obesity ratio was 56%. The indexes were changed in different degrees with statistic significance after one period of treatment. Conclusions: Over-nutrition is one of the causes of obesity. Our high calorie feed for obese rat is reasonable. Acupuncture has obvious therapeutic effects for simple obesity.
