Leptin, Ghrelin and TNF-α before and after Hypo-caloric Traditional Chinese Diet and Auricular Acupuncture

INTRODUCTION Obesity is a complex emergent problem, which can be possibly solved not only by the diet but also by the life style and promotion of a constant physical exercise. 1, 2 No doubt careful attentions must be given to the nutritional condition

INTRODUCTION Obesity is a complex emergent problem, which can be possibly solved not only by the diet but also by the life style and promotion of a constant physical exercise. No doubt careful attentions must be given to the nutritional condition of obese people, the dietary habits, the somatic build （i.e. distribution of fat mass） and the organic functions linked to formation of the fat mass. All the parameters should be constantly monitored before, during and after a diet treatment.