Acupuncture for Gut Health

Gut health has become something you hear a lot about in recent times, particularly in regards to how it can directly affect overall health and wellbeing. The links between poor digestive health and chronic illnesses have now become too compelling to ignore. Symptoms of poor gut health can include bloating, wind, diarrhoea, inability to absorb nutrients, and an overall poor feeling. Poor gut health may also manifest itself as colds and cases of flu, changes in appetite, food sensitivities, and allergies that seem to worsen. Poor gut health may have negative effects on everything from mood and energy to digestion. There are many things you can try to improve your gut health, including changing your diet, using probiotics and using acupuncture for gut health. At Melbourne Acupuncture & Wellness Centre, we offer acupuncture for digestion and gut health that may assist with the management of pain, stress and fatigue related to gut health, in consultation with other treating health practitioners.

How Acupuncture for Digestion & Gut Health Works

When we use acupuncture for digestion problems or acupuncture for a leaky gut, we apply the needles to specific pressure points on the body. These pressure points release hormones and chemicals that may help to bring balance to the gut and restore wellness to the body. Acupuncture gut health treatment may assist in alleviating digestive symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, constipation and diarrhoea. It may also provide pregnancy nausea relief for women experiencing morning sickness.

The Benefits of Acupuncture for Gut Issues

There are many benefits that individuals may experience when getting acupuncture for gut issues. Acupuncture for gut health may help to:

• Reduce inflammation in the gut, which is often a key factor in chronic digestive disorders
• Improve blood flow and oxygenation to the digestive organs, supporting the healing of damaged tissues and enhancing overall gut function
• Regulate bowel movements and alleviate constipation and diarrhoea
• Reduce stress and anxiety, which can indirectly benefiting gut health

What to Expect During an Acupuncture Session for Gut Health

During a session for acupuncture gut health treatment, we will first conduct a thorough assessment of your medical history, symptoms and lifestyle. This holistic approach ensures that the treatment plan is customised to address the underlying causes of digestive issues. We will then insert fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. Patients often report a sensation of tingling or warmth at the needle sites, which is a sign that the body’s energy, or “qi,” is being activated. Sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, and many patients experience a sense of deep relaxation during and after the treatment.

Integrating Acupuncture with Other Gut Health Treatments

Acupuncture may be integrated with other gut health treatments to provide a comprehensive approach to managing gut health. For instance, combining acupuncture for gut issues with dietary modifications may assist in enhancing the efficacy of both treatments. Foods rich in fibre, probiotics and prebiotics may support the beneficial effects of acupuncture by promoting a healthy gut microbiome. Acupuncture may also help to complement the use of herbal supplements that support digestion.

Learn More Today

Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for gut health can be used as an adjunct treatment to conventional Western Medicine treatments. For more information about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Melbourne for gut related concerns, call Melbourne Acupuncture & Wellness Centre on 0415 561 277.