#$%^&*AU2012202830A120120607.pdf#####METHOD FOR ENERGY-BASED STIMULATION OF ACUPUNCTURE MERIDIANS ABSTRACT According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of weight loss involving acupuncture includes the steps of placing a plurality of EBS acupuncture needles (120a - 120c) at a plurality of predetermined locations of the body corresponding to acupuncture meridians and energizing each of the plurality of EBS acupuncture needles (120a - 120c) to treat the body at the location of the EBS needle (120a - 120c) insertion.