Acupuncture for Weight-Loss: Part 3  Part 3 on a series of
articles about using acupuncture for weight-loss    Why would
someone see an acupuncturist for weight loss?  I've already
covered some of the reasons from a Western perspective-the
release of endorphins — the relief of stress, and the overall
sense of feeling good that negates the subconscious hunt for
comfort through fat and carbs. In Part 1, I also discussed some
of the physical ailments that lead to weight loss and how
acupuncture can help. In this post, I'm going to switch over to
a traditional Chinese medicine-based perspective.         From
the view of an acupuncturist, the body is designed to separate
the "pure from the impure," distributing the energy, fluids and
waste that we take in through air and food.  If the body is
working properly, this mechanism flows smoothly, and the
"impure" waste is carried out of the body for disposal.  The
fluids are distributed thoughout the body as well, and the
excess is also carried out of the body for dispo