ACUPUNCTURE FOR Constipation NYC
WHAT is Constipation?
Dictates the slow movement of fecal matter through the large bowel leading to infrequent passing of small hard stools.
Normal bowel movements should open every day. At least once or twice a day. Shape should look close to a log, a few inches long, and the color of the stools should be light brown.
Irregular diet as the main factor consisting of greasy fried foods, excessive cold drinks and food, low fiber diet, lack of exercise, and stress
SYMPTOMS
Bowel movements which do not occur daily
Dry, hard stools, pellet like, round stools
Difficulty eliminating stools
Possible pain with eliminating stools
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE HELP WITH constipation?
Helps neuro-modulate the digestive system to regulate gastrointestinal motility.
Helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone), reduce stress and anxiety thereby facilitating elimination of the intestines
Strengthen digestive system
Chinese herbal medicine helps support beneficial gut bacteria eliminate dysbiosis, eliminate mucus in the gut, reduce inflammation of the digestive organs, and improve thorough digestion of the food
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, dietary therapy, and lifestyle modifications are crucial.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
As for medication, many patients suffering from chronic diarrhea take laxatives. Long-term use of it tend to weaken the digestive system and rely on it.
Treating digestive dysfunction takes time as the body goes through different repair phases. Depending on severity it will take 8-20 treatments.
One course of treatment is 10 visits focusing on the acute and corrective phase. As you progress through treatments you should feel improvements where we put you on observational care.