EIGHT SYMPTOMS OF STRESS: DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
March 26th, 2008
Digestive disorders may be caused by a variety of factors, such as a high-fat diet, chronic stress and overeating. Acupuncture for digestive disorders can treat digestive imbalance by reducing stress and regulating the endocrine and nervous system hyperactivity that often accompanies digestive disorder patterns. Acupuncture treats digestive disorders by nourishing related organs, reducing inflammation of the stomach and pancreas and improving digestive functions.
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of many digestive disorders including: Bacterial infections, peptic ulcers, heartburn, food allergies, lactose intolerance, enteritis, colitis, gastrointestinal tract bleeding, inflammatory conditions, and hiatus hernia syndrome. Acupuncture for digestive disorders can increase production of serum gastrin, a hormone located in the stomach that regulates digestion. Acupuncture is also beneficial in the treatment of general gastrointestinal symptoms such as low energy, hair loss, muscle cramps, weight loss, concentration difficulties, fatigue, anemia, and dry skin.
Specific acupuncture points increase gastrointestinal muscle contraction and relaxation and reduce gastric acid secretion. Additional acupuncture points on the body can speed up metabolism, regulate small and large intestine function and restore stomach acidity to normal levels. In addition to acupuncture, moxibustion, or burning of mugwort and other medicinal herbs on acupuncture points, may be utilized as an anti-inflammatory agent and to tonify imbalances. Combined, these modalities balance Yin and Yang, harmonize Qi (vital energy) and nourish the organs.
Acupuncture can also improve immune system functioning by increasing T-lymphocytes in the blood. Acupuncture boosts production of immunoglobulins, proteins in the blood serum and tissue fluids that are produced by cells of the immune system. The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment for digestive disorders as well as a wide range of medical conditions.
Acupuncture for digestive disorders may also integrate diet and lifestyle modifications. For more information about acupuncture for digestive disorders call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath, at (305) 595-9500.
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