Digestive Disorders
- Indigestion
- Gas and Bloating
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Reflux or Heartburn
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Gastritis or Enteritis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcers
Cause of Digestive disorders
- Old age
- Chronic constipation
- Connective tissue disorders
- Improper diet or Diet changes
- Cancer
- Malabsorption
- Medication
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Narcotic withdrawal
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Coeliac disease
- Infection
The theory of TCM
- Stagnation leads to pain
- Qi Stagnation causes gas, bloating, reflux and constipation
- Qi Deficiancy can lead to indigestion and constipation
- Toxin is the cause of vomiting, Nausea and ulcers
- Hyperactivity of Liver (such as depression and upset) can affect the digestive system and cause abdominal pain and heartburn
- The abundant of dampness and phlegm can cause the diarrhea.
How Can Acupuncture help?
- Balance your whole body and strengthen the immune system
- Regulate the circulation of Qi and blood
- Invigorate spleen to remove dampness
Course of treatment
- Once to twice a week in the beginning
- Once or twice a month for the maintenance