Acupuncture for digestive problems
Acupuncture for digestion problems by Hailin Wu, OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
Acupuncture can help in treating many digestive disorders including
Bacterial infections
Peptic ulcers
Heartburn
Lactose intolerance
Gastrointestinal tract bleeding
Inflammatory conditions
Hiatus hernia syndrome
Acupuncture for gastrointestinal disorders - NCBI - NIH by JJY Sung
Acupuncture for gastrointestinal disorders: myth or magic
..has been widely used in the management of gastrointestinal disorders.
...Pilot studies have shown that
acupuncture is effective in a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders including
nausea and vomiting, functional disorders (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and diarrhoea), peptic ulcer disease, Crohn’s disease, postoperative ileus
Acupuncture and Digestion by GI Society & CSIR
For example, a patient may come in with symptoms of bloating and gas. After assessing her using TCM diagnostic criteria, the practitioner could select acupuncture points on her left hand between her thumb and index finger and sites below her knees. no specific treatment plan for every ailment but rather an individualized plan
Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/integrative_medicine_digestive_center/services/acupuncture.html
