The Effect of Auricular Acupoint Stimulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Tzu-Lin YehHsin-Hao ChenTsung-Ping PaiShu-Jung LiuShang-Liang WuFang-Ju SunLee-Ching Hwang

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2017)

This meta-analysis shows that auricular acupoint stimulation improves physical anthropometric parameters including BW, BMI, BF, and WC in overweight and obese adults. These methods are less effective on hip circumference and waist-to-hip ratio.

Keyphrases

body mass index
systematic review
total hip arthroplasty
physical activity
body weight
mental health
meta analyses
weight gain
body composition
randomized controlled trial