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ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER (GI)

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ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DIGESTIVE DISORDER

National Institutes of Health reports that approximately 60 to 70 million Americans face digestive issues. If are one of them, you probably understand how these problems can impact your comfort, health, and overall quality of life. Traditionally, tackling digestive issues has relied on two primary approaches: altering diet or lifestyle and the long-term use of medications aimed at regulating abnormal gut activity.

Acupuncture has been an integral aspect of Chinese medicine for centuries, with its roots extending back thousands of years. While researchers remain unsure about the precise mechanisms behind acupuncture, practitioners in China believed that the needles assist in realigning the body's natural energy, known as Qi, which in turn improves the function of organs and tissues.

PEARL CITY 96782 OAHU Acupuncture Clinic Acupuncture Treatment for Gastrointestinal Digest

ACUPUNCTURE BASICS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER (GI)

Currently, doctors believe that acupuncture helps activate the body's natural healing processes and address nerve problems that can lead to pain and other symptoms. Furthermore, as part of this healing process, may improve blood to affected areas.

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Many people worry that acupuncture might be painful due to the use of needles. However, the needles in acupuncture are very fine—much thinner than those for vaccinations. Most patients only feel a slight pinch during insertion and do not experience any discomfort once the needle is in place.

Honolulu Licensed Acupuncturist Dr. Annie Yang OAHU Acupuncture Clinic Pearl City 96782

ACUPUNCTURE FOR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS IN PEARL CITY, HI 96782

While many people primarily link acupuncture to musculoskeletal issues, it is also used for a range of other health problems. Regarding digestive concerns, researchers suggest that acupuncture improves the gut-brain interaction, which is the "communication system" between the nerves of the digestive tract and the brain.

Research indicates that acupuncture may assist with gastrointestinal disorders by triggering nervous system responses that regulate gut motility. By either stimulating or calming gut movement, acupuncture may alleviate digestive symptoms by addressing the core digestive process. Recent studies suggest that acupuncture can be beneficial in treating various types of digestive disorders, including:

GASTROINTESTINAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

CROHN'S SYMPTOMS

CONSTIPATION

CHRONIC INDIGESTION

Acupuncture may offer benefits for various gastrointestinal problems by influencing the gut-brain connection and regulating gut motility. It has the potential to improve conditions like functional dyspepsia, which involves indigestion marked by discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, frequently after eating or drinking

BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE IN TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER

It is not a disease on its own but a symptom that can stem from various causes, including medical conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, or specific medications, as well as constipation, diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

These factors can affect nervous system activity, reduce inflammation, and influence the gut microbiome. Below is a more in-depth exploration of how acupuncture may be utilized for gastrointestinal concerns:

​Regulating Gut Motility: Acupuncture can either stimulate or relax intestinal movement, offering benefits for conditions like constipation or diarrhea. Specific acupoints are utilized to enhance digestive function and regulate bowel movements.

Improving Gut-Brain Communication: Acupuncture may the connection between the brain and the digestive system, which is crucial for managing Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs). Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often involve brain-gut dysregulation, and acupuncture could restore this balance.

Reducing Inflammation and Improving the Gut Barrier: Acupuncture may play a role in reducing gut inflammation, which is crucial for managing conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), according to research.

PATIENT TESTIMONIAL ON GASTROINTESTINAL DIGESTIVE DISORDER ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT

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"Good quality care"

I had very bad pain experience. Dr. Sharon treated me six times and the pain is gone. Glad I found this clinic.

- Jimmy L. of Waipahu, HI

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OAHU Acupuncture Clinic is owned by Honolulu Licensed Acupuncturist Dr. Annie Yang 杨 offering Acupuncture Treatment for Gastrointestinal Digestive Disorder (GI) Serving Locals in 'Aiea Pearl City, Kapolei, Makakilo, Mililani, Diamond Head and around OAHU ISLAND

When Dr. Annie Yang 杨 of OAHU Acupuncture Clinic performs Acupuncture Treatment for Gastrointestinal Digestive Disorder (GI), it is expected that the treatment varies from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended.

OAHU Acupuncture Clinic offers Pearl City, HI 96782 residents and locals with Acupuncture Treatment for Gastrointestinal Digestive Disorder (GI) by Honolulu Professional and Licensed Acupuncturist Dr. Annie Yang 杨. Contact 808-582-8660 to Schedule an Appointment.

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If you have any questions please give our office a call  808-582-8660

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We accept TriWest Healthcare Alliance Insurance Oahu Acupuncture Clinic 808-582-8660 Central Earth Acupuncture, Cupping & Massage. Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic Dr. Annie (Han) Yang  杨   Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine DACM  98-199 Kamehameha Hwy Ste F3 Aiea, HI 96701
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