Research progress of the central mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion for simple obesity
10.1007/s11726-016-0963-x
- VernacularTitle:针灸治疗单纯性肥胖的中枢机理研究进展
- Author:
Jiaming XING
;
Xueyan SHENG
;
Xuan XU
;
Zhongting ZHAO
;
Xingke YAN
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Moxibustion Therapy;
Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy;
Obesity;
Hypothalamus
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(6):438-442
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Obesity often results when regular caloric intake exceeds the energy expenditure. Hypothalamus is the center that regulates feeding and energy balance inside the body, especially the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA) and ventromedial nucleus (VMN). Acupuncture-moxibustion has achieved significant progress in treating simple obesity, and the relevant studies have revealed the central action mechanism underlying the treatment. By reviewing the literatures associated with the mechanism studies on acupuncture-moxibustion for simple obesity, this article is going to provide clinical and scientific guidance for the treatment of simple obesity with acupuncture-moxibustion.
