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Could I lose weight by getting my ear stapled?

health.howstuffworks.com — Some call it body piercing. Some call it acupuncture. Some call it absurd. Over the last 10 years, a purported weight-loss method that involves getting your ear stapled has slowly picked up steam to the point that states have begun to regulate the practice.

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  • goodegg, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Yes, staple it to the back of a bus going into town.
  • digthebest, on 11/07/2007, -0/+1It is because you did not get a good acupuncturist if he/she knew there are several types of overweight according to TCM. For example, spleen deficiency type and dampness type. I interviewed some clients of an acupuncturist in China, they all lost the weight they wanted. No failure. Good luck!
  • busch30pack, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1If you eat through your ear it may work.
  • arthurp88, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1a long time ago i used to go for acupuncture and they did this to me, doesn't work at all

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