Weight-loss / Detox program to help control your appetite, improve your metabolism and digestion, and control your weight. Obesity is a prevalent problem affecting many Americans today. It is the source of other serious health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol. At 3 Angels Health Center, acupuncture and herbal formulas are the tools used to treat the physiological and psychological aspects of being over weight. Each patient is individually diagnosed, pinpointing the specific imbalance in the body. The individualized treatment addresses the imbalance in each body type. It is a comprehensive therapy that improves metabolism and digestion, controls appetite and soothes hunger emotion. Auricular acupuncture may also be used, as well as electro-stimulation on local areas such as the abdomen. Used in conjunction with exercise and a balanced diet, acupuncture provides safe and effective treatment. Often, herbal formulas are given in conjunction with acupuncture to augment the effect. Harsh herbs that drain the body of nutrients, commonly sold as diet supplements, are not prescribed nor recommended. The herbal formulas prescribed are used to target the imbalance in a specific organ and increase its function. Sessions are scheduled twice a week during the initial period and depending on the body’s response, the subsequent treatments will be scheduled according to the individuals’ goals. The Mind and Body Detox Program uses a holistic approach that helps treat obesity as well as to improve overall health. The program is designed around the theory of Constitutional Medicine, which determines treatment according to the individual’s specific body type. The body types are categorized based on the individuals’ specific nature, appearance, psyche and internal organ functions. Appropriate diet is recommended according to the Constitution of the individual. The recommended diet plan selects foods that can bring healing and compensate for weaknesses in different body types. Along with Constitutional diagnosis, Detoxification Fasting is incorporated to cleanse the body from toxins and to promote weight control. In addition, the program ranks foods based on the Glycemic Load, an index that measures how the food affects the blood sugar level. Also, an exercise plan is recommended to fit your Constitutional diagnosis. To increase the effectiveness of the weight loss program, we have incorporated Ultrasonic Lipoderm into the regimen. This procedure aids the reduction of fat cells in local areas of excess fat, such as the abdomen, thighs and upper arms. It is encouraged for patients without any kidney or liver dysfunction who want to dramatically decrease the percentage of body fat or to reshape specific areas of the body. By participating in this Mind and Body Detox Program, the body and mind will be harmonized through better food choices, detox fasting, acupuncture, herbal supplements and exercise.