Digestive Issues

While most people think of acupuncture and herbal formulas as only being used for musculoskeletal issues, they are used for many other health issues, too.

Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) formulas can help with several digestive issues, including indigestion, chronic constipation, IBS and GERD.

Researchers believe acupuncture works by improving the gut-brain interaction — the “communication system” involving the nerves between the digestive tract and the brain.

Studies show acupuncture may help with gastrointestinal disorders by stimulating nervous system responses that help control gut motility. By either stimulating or relaxing gut movement, acupuncture may help relieve digestive symptoms by helping with the underlying digestive process.