Digestive Disorders
Heal your gut naturally!
Are you struggling with gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, belching, acid reflux, abdominal pain, etc? Proper digestive function is crucial for establishing and maintaining optimal health. The cornerstones of good health include proper digestion of food, assimilation of nutrients, exclusion of pathogens and timely elimination of waste. Poor digestion and malabsorption of vital nutrients can contribute to degenerative diseases, compromised immune function and nutritional deficiencies. Impairment of intestinal functions can contribute to the development of food allergies, systemic illnesses, autoimmune disease, and toxic overload.
Digestive disorders can come with a wide variety of symptoms as well as causes. Stress, diet, lifestyle, food sensitivities, low stomach acid, parasites, bacteria, virus and dysbiosis are just some of the factors that lead to digestive symptoms. Instead of taking medications such as Prilosec or Imodium, which only temporarily mask the symptoms, we really should be looking into where these symptoms are coming from.
At New Direction Natural Medicine, we help patients pinpoint the root issues leading to their digestive discomfort. We also provide you with a wide variety of natural health solutions to help repair your gut and restore your digestive health optimally. Read below to find out how we can help you!
Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help patients with digestive problems. Acupuncture works by assisting the digestive system in healthy absorption and elimination, improving the assimilation of nutrients and balancing the function of sorting the nutrients from the waste. It reduces ulcers and neutralizes excessive stomach acid, and even addresses overeating and sugar addiction. Acupuncture stimulates blood flow to the liver, gall bladder, stomach, pancreas, small intestine and large intestine to improve digestive organ function. Acupuncture works quickly and efficienctly to improve your digestion and eliminate digestive symptoms.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Digestive disorders can be treated naturally with Chinese herbal medicine. Herbs are customized to treat your individual symptoms as well as treat the root cause. Chinese herbal formulas are created to treat underlying root patterns and address your digestive symptoms simultaneously. Herbs are used to strengthen the digestive system, reduce inflammation in the digestive tract, reduce counterflow (i.e. heartburn, acid reflux), regulate the bowels and reduce abdominal pain and discomfort. Chinese herbs are also used to treat the underlying cause and are very powerful in killing bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites.
Functional Medicine
After analyzing your functional lab work and physician-grade supplements are often prescribed to help the gut to heal naturally. L-glutamine, probiotics, hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes are some of the key components to help the gut heal itself naturally and replacing good bacteria essential for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Nutritional Counseling
Are you eating the right foods for your body? Many patients think they are eating a good healthy diet when in fact they may be sabotaging their health. For instance, some patients eat too many raw and cold foods and other patients eat too much fatty or spicy foods. Balance in the diet is essential for proper digestion. We can help you make better choices in your diet to reduce inflammation and promote a healthy digestive system. Custom food therapy plans will help guide you in making diet choices appropriate for your body.
What do we treat?
Common digestive conditions treated:
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Abdominal pain
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Acid Reflux/GERD
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Bacteria, virus and yeast overgrowth
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Bloating
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Candida
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Celiac disease
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Colitis
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Crohn’s disease
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
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Gastritis
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Heartburn/indigestion
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Hemorrhoids
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Leaky gut syndrome
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Nausea/vomiting
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Pancreatitis
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Ulcers
