Digestive Disorders

How Acupuncture Helps Digestive Disorders

 

Your digestive system is closely connected to your nervous, immune, and hormonal systems. When any of these become disrupted by stress, inflammation, infection, or diet, symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or acid reflux can appear and persist.

 

Acupuncture supports digestion by helping restore proper signaling between the brain and gut, improving circulation to the digestive organs, and calming the stress response that often worsens symptoms.

 

Here are several ways acupuncture may help improve digestive function:

 

1. Reducing inflammation

   Acupuncture has been shown to decrease inflammation within the digestive tract, which can benefit people with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and gastritis.

2. Improving circulation

   By increasing blood flow to the stomach, intestines, and related organs, acupuncture helps support tissue repair and better nutrient absorption. This can ease bloating, abdominal pain, and sluggish digestion.

3. Regulating gut motility

   Acupuncture helps normalize the rhythm of intestinal movement, which can relieve symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion.

4. Reducing stress and calming the nervous system

   Stress is one of the most common triggers of digestive problems. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps relax the gut, reduce inflammation, and promote more balanced digestion.

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A Whole-System Approach

 

At True Acupuncture & Wellness, treatment for digestive issues often includes a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and gut health protocols to address both symptoms and underlying contributors such as inflammation, microbiome imbalance, or food sensitivities.

 

This integrated approach helps improve long-term digestive health, supports energy, and promotes better nutrient absorption and immune function.