What does "metabolic balance" mean?
It means a general sense that something is off: tiredness that doesn't go away even after sleep, bloating after meals, weight gain without any change in habits, or blood tests that are starting to drift. Sometimes there's already a diagnosis, such as insulin resistance or a thyroid issue, and sometimes there isn't yet.
In Chinese medicine, digestion is considered the foundation of the body's energy. When it works less well, you feel it as tiredness, heaviness and low mood too. So treatment doesn't focus on a single symptom but on the whole system.
What happens in a treatment?
- Acupuncture at points on the legs, abdomen and back that Chinese medicine uses to strengthen digestion and energy.
- Herbal medicine in a personal formula, after we go through all of your medication together.
- Diet and routine: small, practical changes based on Chinese medicine, such as meal times, warm cooked food and movement.
What does the research say?
There are studies on acupuncture and Chinese herbs in areas like excess weight and digestion, but most are small, and I won't build promises on them. What I can say honestly is that treatment can support changes in habits, sleep and how you feel overall. The numbers themselves, like blood sugar, cholesterol and thyroid function, stay with your doctor.
Good to know
- Don't stop or change any medication without the doctor who prescribed it.
- If you have diabetes, tell me, because some herbs can affect blood sugar.
- Extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss, or more thirst and urination than usual need a medical check-up before any treatment.
Questions
Does acupuncture help with weight loss?
I don't promise weight loss. Acupuncture can help with things that affect weight, like sleep, stress and digestion, but the change itself comes from habits, and sometimes from medical treatment too.
Can I combine this with medication?
Yes, that's exactly where it belongs: alongside your medical care. Bring a list of your medication and any recent blood test results to the first session.
How many sessions will I need?
This is a longer process than treating pain. We usually start with one session a week for a month or two, then look together at what has changed in your energy, digestion and sleep.
Want to see if this is right for you?
Send me a few words on WhatsApp about what brings you in, and I'll get back to you to find a time that works. Sessions can be in English or Hebrew.