These days it seems many of us are affected by food sensitivities and digestive issues that have become commonplace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Digestive disorders include\u00a0irritable bowel syndrome,\u00a0inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and\u00a0colitis,\u00a0\u00a0stomach pain, acid reflux, constipation.\u00a0 Acupuncture can be used to treat the symptoms of these digestive issues, and in some cases help eliminate the problem.<\/p>\n
If you suffer from IBS you may experience one or all of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n
This is a chronic condition that can for some people be managed through diet and lifestyle changes. Others need medications for further treatment.\u00a0 IBS is often worsened by high stress and hormonal changes, by poor sleep and exercise habits, and by certain food triggers.\u00a0 Acupuncture can improve the symptoms that are being experience, can improve stress levels, and can improve sleep as well.<\/p>\n
Crohn\u2019s disease\u00a0and Colitis are both\u00a0inflammatory bowel diseases; Crohn\u2019s being\u00a0an inflammation of the lining of\u00a0the small and large intestines, while Colitis causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. Sufferers experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, fatigue, reduced appetite and weight loss, as well as other symptoms. These symptoms are also often aggravated by diet and stress. Acupuncture can be used to help relieve pain, reduce symptoms and also to relieve stress.<\/p>\n
Acid\u00a0reflux is a\u00a0condition commonly treated by acupuncture, and is experienced by many people.\u00a0 Although many people suffer from this problem, there is often some confusion about what it is.\u00a0 Acid reflux is caused when acid from your stomach moves up into your esophagus.\u00a0 It can cause some or all of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n
If you suffer from these symptoms more than twice a week, it is called\u00a0gastroesophageal reflux disease\u00a0(GERD).\u00a0 If you experience these symptoms, it is important to see your doctor to check for other issues, and to prevent more serious complications.<\/p>\n
Your symptoms can improve, especially if you make changes to your lifestyle.\u00a0 There\u00a0can be\u00a0some serious complications if it cannot be controlled, so it is important to take steps to improve and eliminate your symptoms.\u00a0 Acupuncture is an effective way to control the symptoms of acid reflux.\u00a0\u00a0It can also help you reduce stress which can also aggravate acid reflux, and is a safe treatment during pregnancy.<\/p>\n
There have been studies\u00a0showing the\u00a0value of acupuncture in the treatment of acid reflux.\u00a0 It has shown to be as effective as some medications and\u00a0has also shown to increase the strength of the lower esophageal sphincter (reducing acid flow\u00a0from the stomach into the esophagus)<\/p>\n
Constipation is something everyone suffers from occasionally, for some people it is a constant problem. Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, difficulty passing stools, abdominal pain, and in some cases vomiting. Acupuncture, along with lifestyle changes, is effective for normalizing bowel movements, which is important in prevention of further problems, such as hemorrhoids.<\/p>\n
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