Are you one of the 34 million Americans that suffer from acute and chronic digestive issues? For those looking for an effective natural approach to their digestive health issues without resorting to pharmaceutical drugs or surgery, these two forms of traditional Chinese medicine offer a safe and natural way to heal your body from within. To learn more about how these treatments may benefit you specifically please book an appointment.
Acupuncture is a powerful tool that is used to promote digestive health and overall wellbeing. These practices have been used successfully for thousands of years to address digestive disorders—and they continue to be widely accepted both by medical professionals and patients alike today. Institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, John Hopkins Medical Center, and the Cleveland Clinic to name a few.
When the Gut breaks bad!
When the digestive system fails, the consequences are both uncomfortable and dangerous. Certain foods, drugs, and stress can all lead to a failure in one or multiple areas of the digestive tract.
Gastrointestinal Issues include:
- Acid Reflux/GERD/Heartburn
- IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease)
- Chronic Constipation/Diarrhea
- Ulcers
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- SIBO
- Gallstones
Common symptoms of gastrointestinal distress:
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Excess gas
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Heartburn
- Bleeding
How acupuncture and herbal medicine improve digestive health:
- Increase blood flow to the area
- Releases endorphins which help relieve pain and stress
- Improves secretion of enzymes that digest the food we eat
- Improves smooth muscle tone in the intestines
- Helps with acid reflux by toning the sphincter muscle to prevent stomach contents from going back up the esophagus
- Increases the movement of the large intestine to facilitate bowel movements for constipation