Digestive Health

Your ability to digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate toxins is the foundation of your whole body's health. Chinese medicine doctors have been passing down effective treatment strategies for optimizing digestive function for over 2,000 years. We now know that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is effective for GI diseases through various biological mechanisms

Acupuncture is Commonly Used for the Following Digestive Issues

Abdominal pain (from peptic ulcer, acute and chronic gastritis, and gastrospasm)

Bloating

Constipation/Diarrhea

Acid Reflux

Indigestion

Nausea and Vomiting

IBD

Disorders of gut-brain interaction, or Functional GI disorders such as Functional Dyspepsia and IBS

Microbiome dysbiosis

Excess or weak appetite

Sensation of fullness or pressure

Weak digestion leading to fatigue

Digestive issues leading to insomnia

Regulate and Optimize Your Digestive System with Acupuncture

Living with chronic digestive issues can be very frustrating. It can be difficult to pinpoint what is triggering symptoms and the joy and comfort of eating diminishes, making it feel restrictive or like a chore. Working with someone to help guide you through the process can make all the difference.

Acupuncture has a long history of helping with digestive. Modern researchers are exploring biological mechanisms to understand what exactly acupuncture is doing. They have found that acupuncture regulates communication between the nervous system and the digestive system, known as the Gut-Brain Axis. It can also reduce inflammation in the lining of the gut and the organs. Believe it or not, can even change the microbiome and shift it toward a healthier balance of microorganisms in the intestines! That's pretty amazing.

I've seen the positive effects of acupuncture, herbs, supplements, and Chinese medicine nutrition guidance for many with various digestive issues. I also continue my education through Functional Medicine training to learn how to help people heal their digestive systems and enjoy eating again.

Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine is an incredibly sophisticated science. The herbs are powerful, and used in combinations called formulas in order to exert a very specific effect on the body. Because the effects are so specific, it's essential that the formula matches the imbalance in the patient. Chinese herbal formulas can be an important part of the treatment plan in order to get the best results for digestion related disorders.

Nutritional Guidance

It's essential to look at the diet when there is any health imbalance. Food can be medicine, and it can also be the cause of our symptoms. Many people who are seeking holistic health options like acupuncture have already started to work on their diets and are learning what helps and what harms. We will take another look through the Eastern Nutrition lens to see how we can optimize your diet for your unique constitution and challenges.

Meditation, Movement and Qi Gong

Stress management is essential to healthy digestion. Many people live in a state constant stress in their nervous systems. This sympathetic state does not activate the many functions involved in digestion, like releasing stomach acid and enzymes, absorbing nutrients, and moving food through the digestive tract. This causes many common issues like acid reflux, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation and IBS. Acupuncture is a wonderful way to relax and get into the "rest and digest" parasympathetic nervous system.

Unfortunately, daily acupuncture isn't an option. That's where a daily practice like meditation, exercise, and Qi Gong and serve you on your path to health. We can discuss these different methods and find ways to incorporate these essential activities into your daily life.

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Gut Healing Tea

Healing a damaged gut takes time, patience and commitment. You might have to avoid common foods, like wheat and dairy, while also creating new habits that will heal and support your body. I created this tea because it's an easy way to get: allergen-free protein (when you can't eat eggs or dairy) prebiotics (to feed the good bacteria and create an optimal internal environment) l-glutamine (an amino acid that's important for healing damaged intestinal lining) phytonutrients

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