IBS, Stomach and Digestive Problems
" After having my gall-bladder removed I was still suffering from very painful and loose stools. It was difficult for me to relax and I often had very little warning as to when I would urgently need the bathroom. I was feeling stressed and upset and it was affecting my sleep. Every time I had acupuncture I improved, slept better and when I made the food changes Hanna suggested I got better and felt normal again, " Sanne
" I’ve had constipation since I was a child and have always felt bloated and uncomfortable. I had to take medication to help me have a bowel movement. And most embarrassing of all if sometimes the opposite would happen and I couldn’t control . I had had many tests done but nothing helped. I resigned myself to the fact that I’d have the symptoms for the rest of my life. I got on with my life but I had but it affected my self-esteem…I’ve now been seeing Hanna for six months and it has completely changed my life. Some of the symptoms I thought I’d just have to live with have completely gone." Phillippa
Acupuncture and acupressure help many of the minor digestion issues that are often a result of stress and poor eating habits such as eating at our desks; eating too late at night and skipping meals that often accompany our hectic modern lifestyles.
Combining regular acupuncture with looking at how we eat; which foods increase symptoms and which ones we may need to reduce and cut out can help symptoms to improve and resolve.
Regular and healthy bowel movements require a balanced and relaxed way of life. If we are frequently stressed we may eventually develop IBS and suffer from bloating, heartburn, diarrheoah or constipation or perhaps painful wind and in extreme cases mucous and blood.
Acupuncture and acupressure immediately relieve stress and give a sense of well-being and relaxation which allows the body to break the tension of constantly being in 'fight and flight.' We can then begin to encourage the body to strengthen and improve how we digest and eliminate our food.
IBS
Acupuncture and acupressure rebalance the nervous system and relax the digestive system as well as releasing the tight abdominal muscles which can lead to bloating, trapped wind, pain and discomfort for IBS sufferers. The relief of IBS with acupuncture can be quick and effective for several days. With regular treatment and by examining how you manage stress: the effects of acupuncture and acupressure can be longer lasting.
Many patients are aware of the foods which set their symptoms off but we would still double-check their diet, lifestyle and work life balance to see how we can reduce the stress that often sets symptoms off. Many patients say ’ I know I’m a perfectionist’ or ’am hard on myself and can never sit still’ but they need time and support to change their mind set. As well as acupuncture and acupressure Hanna suggests breathing exercises, Tai Chi, meditation or yoga to relax and calm the mind.