Improving digestion to fix your gut, and your health
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mind-set, eating, and digesting well are the central aspects of health.
However, most people are eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) which is high in grains, dairy, simple carbohydrates, sugars, processed foods, and unhealthy oils. This type of eating, plus gut damaging antibiotics, and prescription drugs can further throw off the intricate balance in the digestive tract, leading to a compromised digestive function, which can cause many digestive issues, as well as, other health related issues.
TCM has been helping digestive function for thousands of years. As acupuncture addresses healing from a holistic perspective, we see that a healthy digestive system is at the root of all wellness. Our digestive systems is intimately connected to our immune system, and being able to absorb all vital nutrients and eliminate all excess products efficiently is necessary for the health of all the bodies tissues, such as muscles, nerves, organs, blood and vessels.
I specialize in the treatment of acute and chronic digestive conditions. I combine acupuncture, nutritional therapies, whole food supplements, herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes to restore optimal digestion, promote natural detoxification, support a healthy weight, and healthy gut flora, in addition to helping to manage issues such as:
- Poor appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Hiccough and spasms of the esophagus
- Nausea and vomiting
- Bloating and gas
- Acid reflux and heartburn
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- Gallbladder and liver disorders
- Post-cholecystectomy digestive support
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- Food allergies
- Parasitic and yeast infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Weight management
Other health complications that can be related to digestive absorption and elimination issues, may include:
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Chronic inflammation conditions
- Autoimmune disorders
- Allergies
- Skin conditions and rashes