The Straight Scoop About Weight Loss » wieght loss myths http://losingweightcourse.com/blog Learn the truths about the news and stories you see in the media related to weight loss Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:42:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Ear stapling as treatment for obesity http://losingweightcourse.com/blog/ear-stapling-as-treatment-for-obesity/ http://losingweightcourse.com/blog/ear-stapling-as-treatment-for-obesity/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:02:49 +0000 Allen http://losingweightcourse.com/blog/ear-stapling-as-treatment-for-obesity/ SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Ear stapling as treatment for obesity", url: "http://losingweightcourse.com/blog/ear-stapling-as-treatment-for-obesity/" } ); ]]> I’m not kidding — people are getting their ears stapled with the goal of losing weight.

The theory is that the ear has a pressure point related to the stomach and appetite. And, if you drive a staple through that point, it will reduce hunger and increase thirst for water.

The problem is that ear stapling for weight loss is illegal in some states due to the threat of infections and other health problems.

Florida is one of those states with a fine of up to $1,000 for practicing ear stapling. But, despite it being illegal, ear-stapling companies (Staple Me Thin LLC, Staple Lean, Staple Image LLC) are setting up branches in Florida to take advantage of the growing demand.

I need to quit getting surprised by such foolishness.

Allen Oelschlaeger
Author of Finally, the Straight Scoop About Weight, Nutrition and Fitness

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