Digestive problems, such as bloating and abdominal pain may seem common. However, when symptoms last for a long time or don’t seem to go away, that’s when it becomes important to look deeper to determine what could be occurring. Often, it’s necessary to determine what the underlying cause is and use the proper methods to treat it. For many people, acupuncture for digestion improvement is an option.
How Does Acupuncture for Digestion Work?
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. It’s been used for over 2,000 years to offer a holistic method for aiding the body in the healing process. It offers both a diagnostic set of tools and the necessary steps needed to treat various conditions, including digestive disorders.
When we use acupuncture for digestion, it aids by balancing the gut to brain axis and the nervous system. This encourages the digestive system to function more normally. Acupuncture helps support the reduction of stress and inflammation in the body, no matter the cause, aiding in improving the digestive system’s function overall.
Causes of Digestive Issues
Often, symptoms such as bloating, nausea, cramping, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort are an indication that the digestive tract is not working efficiently. Sometimes this may be due to illness, a poor diet, or even chronic stress. Sometimes pathogens in the gut lead to complicated digestive issues. Other times, it could be a breakdown of the function of the immune system.
How Acupuncture Helps with Digestive Issues
If you’re having constant or frequent digestive symptoms, it’s time to seek out help. You may or may not have been diagnosed with a health condition yet. Some of the most common conditions we treat include:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS / IBD)
- Abdominal pain
- SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)
- Bloating
- Food sensitivities
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticular disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Colitis
- Nausea
Acupuncture for digestion can address many of the symptoms a person has related to these conditions. It may help to reduce inflammation, alleviate the stress and tension in the body, and encourage the immune system’s proper function.
Supporting Digestive Health with Chinese Herbal Medicine
In some situations, we may complement the use of acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. These are specific formulas designed to aid in reducing symptoms you, specifically, are facing. This may help to restore the proper function of the digestive tract in various aids. Some formulas work to remove the harmful pathogens present in the system that could be causing the discomfort you feel. Other formulas help to encourage the body’s natural immune system to function better.
A big part of what we do is to understand not just what you are feeling, but also what the underlying cause of the condition is. We can then use a combination of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture for digestive system treatment. This, along with the use of lifestyle adjustments and dietary improvements, may provide you with some of the relief you’ve been looking for.
Acupuncture Treatment for Digestion
Our friendly and dedicated professionals will help you determine the appropriate treatment for your needs. During your initial appointment, you’ll meet your provider and provide your medical history to us. This, along with your symptoms and an initial screening can help us formulate options for treating the cause of your discomfort.
An acupuncture schedule is then set for you. Often, this is every 1 to 2 weeks for about 4 to 6 weeks, and then it becomes less often. During this process, we’ll explain every step of the way what will happen. You won’t feel pain or discomfort, but you may feel relaxed. Often, our clients report that they begin to feel improvements after 2 to 3 treatments. It may take up to 3 to 12 months for all of your symptoms to dissipate significantly, but everyone’s needs are very different.
Our herbal products use only the highest quality of ingredients. All have been properly tested for heavy metals and pesticides. Every plant included within them has been genetically verified. Typically, these products are easy to drink and enjoyable.
Find the Health Improvement Options You Need Today
Contact Sarah Jenkins to learn more about how acupuncture may help improve your digestive systems and help you to get more out of life. To learn more about the services we offer or to book an appointment, call us now.
