The physician acupuncturist who has conducted various research they conclude that acupuncture on the ear to give a good effect. Of the many ear acupuncture points used, hunger point (T 18) is the most effective. Type of needle ear (press needle) is bonded with plaster.
Patients were asked to hold the needle for 2-3 minutes when hungry, half an hour before meals three times a day. Follow-ups conducted once a week for evaluation of subjective response in terms of reducing hunger and objective response of weight loss. The reaction caused by stimulation of this region is more resistant to hunger.
Emphasis ramus Auricular needles stimulate the ear vagus nerve, through the vagus nerves distributed to the branches that used effects the gastrointestinal system or digestive system of the top. Muscle contraction is pressed so that the objec stomach calmed down, so that reduced hunger and hunger is reduced as well.