Acupuncture uses thin, filiform acupuncture needles to balance the flow of blood through the body. When the body’s function is low and out of balance, symptoms and diseases will appear. When the body’s function and balance are up, it can deal with the stress of the world as well as the symptoms and diseases.
What does all this have to say about the microbiome of the gut? A wide variety of microbes live in the gut, and more specifically, the intestines. They play a vital role in our body. From helping us digest food to boosting our immune system, they are essential. The gut is one of the most affected areas when the body’s functions are down. The gut can be out of balance, which can cause many conditions.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Some allergies (including food allergies and seasonal allergies)
- Skin conditions (such as contact dermatitis).
- There are some mental conditions that are related to the gut brain axis. (Stress response, Anxiety, etc.).
Let’s get back to the main issue:
Can Acupuncture Affect the Microbiome of the Gut?
A qualified acupuncturist is able to do some great things for the gut microbiome. Chinese Medicine is based on 5 pillars that are practiced by almost all acupuncturists. They are:
- Acupuncture
- Herbal Medicine
- Nutrition
- Body movements, such as Qi Gong or Tai Chi (also referred to as “right thinking”)
- Massage
The chances of the acupuncturists affecting the gut are dramatically increased when they use each of these branches of Chinese Medicine. For Acupuncture Gloucester, visit www.purelandsacu.co.uk/acupuncture-gloucester
With acupuncture alone, they can increase the circulation to the stomach, pancreas spleen and intestines. This increases the body’s ability to heal the gut, or lessen the symptoms when the gut is out of balance. It can be enough to restore the body’s normal functioning. Acupuncture alone is extremely effective at healing the stomach. Imagine what would happen if you combined the 4 branches of Chinese Medicine with acupuncture.
