Acupuncture for weight loss is becoming more and more popular as many people in Western countries grapple with struggles with obesity. Does acupuncture really help with weight loss? How effective is it? Read on for a breakdown of the claims and the reality of how weight loss might be impacted by acupuncture. Acupuncture procedures are based on the Asian concept of the essential flow of chi-your life energy force-through certain meridians in your body. When these meridians become blocked, your chi does not flow freely, which results in physical or emotional symptoms of poor health. Acupuncture affects weight loss by reducing feelings of anxiety, depression and anger. By helping you relax and gain control of your emotions, proponents believe acupuncture may also help you gain control of your eating habits; this control empowers you to have the self control and will to eat healthful foods in healthful amounts. Acupuncture can also be used to suppress your appetite and increase self control. All of these functions can assist you in your pursuit of weight loss, but they will not cause you to lose weight in any magical way.