The Sadkhin Diet is a fad strategy that claims that it will help a dieter to be able to lose weight very quickly, but still safely. Instead of focusing on starving yourself, it uses acupressure to keep hunger to a minimum. In theory, this is supposed to help the dieter to be able to eat far less without having to feel as though they are starving. Furthermore, it also claims to help to cleanse the body while it synchronizes the operation of the organs.

Supposed Sadkhin Diet Benefits

The supposed benefits of choosing this program include:

• Weight loss of 20-25 pounds achieve in just one month
• No side effects
• Countless benefits to your health
• Natural weight loss without chemicals, diets, surgery or heavy exercising
• Weight loss sustainability, with weight loss effects lasting for a minimum of 2 years

Additionally, the official site states the program is very affordable as “many insurance plans reimburse our clients.”

Based on these bold claims (that don’t have any clinical evidence to back them up) and the fact that the company behind his program likes to boast that the program has been featured on many TV networks, this immediately calls into question the validity of the claims made.

A Money Grab More Than a Practical Weight Loss Solution

The Sadkhin Diet, better known as the Sadkhin Complex weight loss program, is a combination of eating recommended healthy foods and acupressure, which is delivered via two Sadkhin Spheres that are positioned behind the ears (one behind each ear) by a Certified Sadkhin Practitioner. The website shows the ways in which a dieter will be required to change their typical eating habits so that they will be able to drop ten percent of their body weight within a tiny period of ten days.

This is a very expensive program. Although the initial consultation is free, the first month costs just under $400 and then about $240 for each additional month on the program. Moreover, there may be other additional costs for the company’s proprietary Multi-Vitamins, Soups, Herbs and Tea blend. On top of that, the spheres that deliver the acupressure must be adjusted every 10-12 days and this adjustment can be done only by a Certified Sadkhin Practitioner at a certified The SadkhinTherapy location.

Additionally, there is no evidence that this program is even effective for safe and long-term weight loss. Reviews by users on third party sites have been highly skeptical and it isn’t difficult to understand why. All that is used for this diet is acupressure and the exclusive consumption of  “healthy” foods that is nothing short of a starvation diet that includes primarily liquid-based foods, vegetables and fruits, resulting in a very low-calorie diet that is unbalanced and clearly lacking nutrients, which is made apparent as taking a multivitamin is encouraged.

While the diet, itself, isn’t tremendously challenging to follow in terms of knowing what the rules are, for the majority of people, it would be impossible (and also unhealthy) to be able to achieve the weight loss that is outlined in the program’s claims.

Even though the idea behind this fad may seem as though it is a good one, the reality is quite different. Moreover, any results that are actually achieved throughout the length of the Sadkhin diet will rapidly diminish once it is no longer being followed as it is likely that much of the weight that is lost will be water weight, and the rest will rebound before the body is able to recover from being in starvation mode (a slowed metabolism from eating too few calories).

A Diet for 16 to 65 Year Olds

According to the website for the Sadkhin Diet, they accept clients in fair health aged 16 to 65. However, individuals who have severe heart conditions and/or are currently under chemotherapy/radiation treatment are not eligible to take part in the program. Individuals interested in the Sadkhin Diet are also encouraged to consult with their primary care physician prior to their first appointment to make sure the program is right for them.

Though acupressure may help some people with weight loss when combined with diet restrictions, using it to such an extreme degree like the Sadkhin Diet may not be the safest method for everyone. There were reports of users of this diet (in their reviews of their experience) who found that they were incapable of eliminating their hunger, and who were not able to lose nearly the amount of weight that was promised.

While is it highly recommended that you avoid this weight management program altogether, if you are keen to give it a try, it is very important for anyone considering this diet to first speak with their doctor as it may not be safe for everyone and it could put your health at risk if it does not agree with your specific medical needs.