All Cleaned Out

So, since I am of a certain age, I had the pleasure of having my first colonoscopy this month. First of all, I have to say none of it was as bad as I was expecting. Second of all, I’d like to share that I got a clean bill of health. Yay!

But it got me thinking, how did I get so lucky? Well, it’s not really luck so much as a good diet and lifestyle. And, of course, regular acupuncture treatments. While my treatments are not specifically aimed at digestion, I’m sure the “side effect” benefits are there. 

“Not specifically aimed at digestion? But what digestive conditions can acupuncture help?” you may be thinking to yourself. 

Acupuncture can help manage the symptoms of a number of different digestive conditions: 

• Crohn's Disease • Ulcerative Colitis

• Celiac's Disease 

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome 

What symptoms can acupuncture help? 

• Bloating 

• Digestive pain/cramping/discomfort 

• Constipation 

• Diarrhea 

• Irregular bowel movements 

It's also been suggested that acupuncture can help with "leaky gut syndrome," i.e., strengthening the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract. 

In a 2007 systematic review in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, it was found that acupuncture improved quality of life for IBS, Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis patients in each study they reviewed. 

If you're struggling with digestive issues, acupuncture may be able to help! 

As always, hit reply with your questions. I’m more than happy to help. 

If you’re ready to try acupuncture to manage your digestive symptoms, click here to schedule online.