Japanese Acupuncture & Gentle Chiropractic - Castle Rock & Denver, Colorado Questions? Call us at (303) 322 - 5015 "Dr. Albright is amazing! I had torn a disc in my back and in less than a week he had me out of pain and walking again!" - Sean, Patient   Our Purpose Everything in nature has its own perfect balance. Pain is a sign that something in you is out of balance. You don't have to live with pain. Our purpose, then, is to restore balance in your body naturally. We help you achieve that natural balance and quality of life you deserve, in a warm and friendly environment.     Archived Newsletter 2007 October Issue Acupuncture Facilitates Weight Loss! Obesity in America has reached what might be considered epidemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of people who meet the definition of obesity has more than doubled over the past two decades. Approximately 65 million American adults are considered to be clinically obese. A 2003 study found Acupuncture to be effective in weight loss treatment. In that sample, weekly ear acupuncture helped women lose weight more effectively. A more recent Australian study involving 30 adult patients has added more "weight" to that argument. The results of the trial, published in a recent issue of Medical Acupuncture, suggest that Acupuncture can be effective when used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program in helping obese people lose weight. It produces benefits beyond those experienced by diet and exercise alone. Analysis of measurements taken before and after the study showed significantly greater weight loss in the patients who received Acupuncture compared to those who did not. Patients in the Acupuncture group lost an average 10.6 pounds per person. Patients who followed the diet and exercise program, but who were not treated with Acupuncture, only lost an average of 5.3 pounds over the same period of time. The results of this study show that Acupuncture can be an effective addition to regular exercise and a sensible diet in the promotion of weight loss. --> Back to Archived Wellness Newsletter Call us at (303)322-5015 to schedule your appointment. Castle Rock Office: 405 S. Wilcox St. #105, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Denver Office: 222 Milwaukee St. #308, Denver, Colorado 80206 Copyright (c) 2008 Rocky Mountain Wellness, Inc. All rights reserved.