There are several magnet therapy methods for weight loss that you can try. Using acupressure points, the magnets are said to promote weight loss when applied correctly.
Ear Magnet Weight Loss Therapy
The most popular magnet weight loss method is ear magnet therapy. Some products offered simple ear lobe magnets. However, to take advantage of the acupressure points used in acupuncture, you'll want to use seed bead magnets.
Acupressure Magnetic Seed Beads for Ears
When worn correctly, small seed bead magnets apply a continuous stimulation to specific acupressure points for weight loss. You can purchase a set of self-adhesive seed magnets. The swath of tape to keeps the magnet seeds in place.
How to Use Ear Magnets
Most packages of ear magnets come with instructions on where to place the magnets on the appropriate acupressure points. For good hygiene, you'll want to change out the seed magnets as the adhesive loosens on the magnets. The points to place the magnets follow:
Shen Men
Place a magnet on the Shen Men, which is the point located in the anti-helix part of the ear. This cartilage area in just below the helix (upper outer rim of ear). It is a powerful acupressure point and a primary treatment point many ailments, such as anxiety and fear. It is used in treatment for the sympathetic nervous system. The point can help to regulate this system as well as treat inflammation. The Shen Men is also a point for the spleen and liver, both organs involved in weight gain.
Appetite Control Point
This acupressure point controls food cravings and is located on the tragus. The tragus is the little flap of cartilage that protrudes from your face and covers the entrance to the ear canal. This cartilage is thicker that some outer ear areas.
Mouth Point
The mouth point is located on helicis crus which is the end part of the outer ear cartilage that forms the outer ear. This point is located just past the curved indentation where the tragus and helicis crus connect. This acupressure point is used to reinforce the appetite control point.
Endocrine Master Point:
This acupressure point is found in the intertragic notch that is a scooped-out area that form a notch just above the ear lobe. This point is used to correct any imbalance of hormones that can cause weight gain. Other cranial endocrine gland acupressure points are also located in this area. The point you'll use is right in the center of the notch.
Antidepressant Point
This point is located where the helix and the lobule (earlobe) meet. The connection isn't noticeable as the helix and lobule form the out rim of the ear. If you were to draw a straight horizontal line from the antidepressant point toward the outer part of the ear, it would cross over the endocrine master point since it is directly across from it. This acupressure point will help reduce mood swings and curb emotional eating as well as keep you in good spirits.
Toe Magnets Stimulate Thyroid and Weight Loss
Nutritional Consultant, Justine Haynes discusses how to wear silicone toe magnets on your big toes.
- The magnet side of the ring is turned, so it is on the underside of your toe.
- You can wear these all day to stimulate the thyroid pressure point to boost your metabolism and curb your hunger.
Does Magnet Therapy for Weight Loss Work?
According to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, ear stapling is an acupuncture practice that's used for weight loss. This therapy uses the ear acupressure points responsible for controlling food cravings. Other considerations include combining this therapy with diet and walking exercise. Ear magnets use a therapy that targets specific acupressure points on the ear.
Studies Verify Weight Loss Success
In 2017, the National Institutes of Health published a study made of 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). 13 RCTs that revealed a significant reduction in body weight. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) concluded, "Therefore, we recommend more auricular acupoint stimulations of longer than 6 weeks as an alternative treatment for overweight and obese adults."
Magnet Therapy and Weight Loss
The way to succeed with magnet therapy for weight loss is to use the acupressure points that directly correlate to various functions associated with weight control. Select the magnetic product that's right for you to get started on your weight loss therapy.
