Acupuncture and stomach and intestinal complaints

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Stomach and intestinal complaints are very common, with as many as one in five people regularly experiencing them. If you belong to this group, you know how unpleasant it can be.
The stomach and intestines are part of our digestive system, and due to sensitivity to certain foods, unhealthy eating, smoking, alcohol consumption, or one of the many other causes, you may experience stomach or intestinal complaints. Did you know that acupuncture can often help alleviate these issues?

Irritable or spastic colon
A common ailment is irritable or spastic colon. Your colon contains nerves that cause the muscles of your intestines to contract, moving food remnants through your intestines. If you suffer from an irritable colon, these nerves are sensitive to certain foods. If you also experience cramps, it is called a spastic colon. Typically, after eating specific products, you may experience the following symptoms: bloating, diarrhea (or constipation), flatulence, and abdominal pain. Not everyone with an irritable or spastic colon reacts to the same foods; this varies from person to person.

Heartburn, stomach pain, and bloating
You can also experience significant discomfort in your stomach, for example, if you have heartburn. The cause of this condition is usually attributed to overeating or irregular eating habits. But alcohol consumption, consuming a lot of cold food, and smoking can also hinder the optimal functioning of your stomach. Nausea, stomach pain, belching, and bloating are other common stomach complaints.

Acupuncture restores balance in your stomach and intestines
Stomach and intestinal complaints can be effectively treated with acupuncture. In addition to addressing local energy blockages in your stomach or intestines, the acupuncturist will focus on ensuring proper digestion. According to Chinese medicine, digestive energy should be directed downward. When there are imbalances in energy, it rises. The acupuncturist restores this balance.

Acupuncture, dietary advice, massage, and herbs
Once the energy of digestion is back in balance, you will quickly notice a reduction in symptoms such as belching, heartburn, and nausea. Additionally, the acupuncturist may complement the treatment with dietary advice, massage, or herbal therapy to support your stomach and intestines.

Time for you
Do you frequently experience stomach and intestinal complaints? Consider contacting an acupuncturist. They will take the time to examine the source of your complaints and work with you to develop a plan to alleviate those unpleasant symptoms.