Acupuncture Helps with Digestive Issues
What digestive conditions can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture can help manage the symptoms of a number of different digestive conditions such as:
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Celiac’s Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food Sensitivities
- Acid Reflux
Those symptoms include:
- Bloating
- Nausea/vomiting
- Digestive pain/cramping/discomfort
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Irregular bowel movements
- and more
Research suggests that acupuncture can help with “leaky gut syndrome,” by strengthening the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract. And a 2007 systematic review in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, found that acupuncture improved quality of life for IBS, Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis patients in each study they reviewed.
Herbs and Diet help too
Many times we will couple acupuncture with herbal medicine to address these conditions. We frequently recommend an herbal product called Microgard Plus that promotes a healthy and diverse microbiome. There are three main reasons:
1) It helps you break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates for easy digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
2) Microgard Plus also helps your body naturally produce more enzymes and gently assists with intestinal peristalsis to reduce bloating, fatigue, or cramping following a meal.
3) And, it also helps to eliminate food sensitivities.
If your gut is overloaded with the effects of chronic digestive problems, chances are that Microgard Plus will get you back on track.
We may also make some dietary recommendations as well to improve your digestive function. For example, if you frequently drink cold drinks with your meals, I suggest that you replace them with a warm tea or no drink at all. Because your digestive system requires heat to digest foods, we recommend that you not put cold into your stomach while it’s trying to do it’s thing. Simple changes like this can make a huge difference in the function of your gut.
If you’re struggling with digestive issues, acupuncture, herbal medicine and diet therapy may be able to help! Schedule your appointment by calling us at 678-871-9642 or schedule online.
In the meantime, be sure to check out past posts about Digestive Disorders and Tips to Improve Your Digestion.