GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Acupuncture – The ‘Natural Maestro’ of the Digestive System
Acupuncture is an effective and completely natural therapeutic approach that helps regulate intestinal motility. This is achieved mainly through the balancing of the Autonomic Nervous System, that is, the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems (Yin & Yang according to Chinese Medicine), as well as through other methods that we will describe below.
How Acupuncture Works on the Digestive System
By stimulating specific points on the body and ear, acupuncture helps relieve unpleasant symptoms such as:
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Patients suffering from chronic diarrhea or constipation often respond very positively, finding a natural solution to their problem.
Who Can Benefit from Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders?
It is particularly suitable for people who struggle with gastrointestinal disorders, have already undergone a gastroscopy or colonoscopy and are receiving medical treatments but still experience symptoms or relapses (e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.).
Acupuncture can act complementarily to conventional medication, offering additional therapeutic benefit beyond classical pharmacotherapy. Results are especially impressive in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), where acupuncture reduces stress and naturally regulates bowel motility.
A Bit of Biochemistry About the Gut – In Simple Terms
Acupuncture contributes to:
- Regulating stomach acid (reduces heartburn)
- Regulating the digestive nervous system (antispasmodic effect)
- Increasing endorphins (reduces pain)
- Increasing serotonin (the “happiness hormone”)
Accupuncture – “Natural Anti-depressant” for the Gut
Did you know that most of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut and less in the brain?
Serotonin — the so-called “happiness hormone” — is produced 80–90% in the gut and only 10–20% in the brain, contrary to common belief.
For this reason, treatments with antidepressant have excellent results when classic medication doesn’t work. This is why acupuncture as a natural antidepressant seems to be a very effective solution with no side effects.
Complementary Therapies You Can Combine with Acupuncture at Lotus Medic
To further support your digestive health, we recommend combining acupuncture with:
- Nutritional Support (+ dietary supplements & probiotics)
- Psychological Support
- Cupping Therapy (enhances the flow of Qi – energy)
- Foot Detox (detoxification through the feet)
Conditions in Which Acupuncture Can Help the Digestive System
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastritis
- Esophagitis / Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
