Digestive Disorders
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are particularly helpful for people with complex digestive symptoms, including food sensitivities, poor absorption, weight gain, slow motility and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
How Acupuncture Supports Gut Health: Improving Digestion, Inflammation, and the Gut-Brain Connection
Acupuncture has been shown to positively affect the gut-brain and gut-skin connections, as well as the adrenal-vagus nerve axis, leading to systemic improvements in both digestion and overall health. Specifically, we know that acupuncture can increase gut motility, heal localized inflammation, promoting digestive tract healing, increase movement in digestive sphincters, and improve microbiome health.
Digestive Disorder Specialties
Shelley has experience treating the following conditions:
- Abdominal bloating and discomfort
- Acid reflux/GERD
- Loose stools/diarrhea
- IBS
- Constipation
- Excessive or poor appetite
- Slow metabolism