Acupuncture is efficient in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder that is said to affect nearly one in four people occasionally or persistently, in Saint-Sauveur as well as elsewhere in North America. IBS is a major cause of absenteeism from school or work. It is also called spastic colon, spastic colitis, mucous colitis, nervous diarrhoea, nervous stomach or functional bowel disorders.
Although there might be a hereditary component associated with it, the symptoms (diarrhoea, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, excessive flatulence, belching, abdominal pain, a sensation of pain from accumulation of gas) of irritable bowel syndrome are usually triggered by a stressful situation, emotional stress and diet.
It is a particularly debilitating problem for people who are affected by it. So bothersome are the symptoms that some people even limit their activities outside of the house. This obviously becomes a major source of anxiety and distress, which in turn contributes to the emotional stress that the person lives, thus perpetuating the cycle of the syndrome.
The good news is that IBS responds very well to physical exercise, relaxation techniques, dietary changes, as well as acupuncture. By making the necessary changes and by incorporating acupuncture in their lives, people who suffer from IBS can significantly reduce the debilitating symptoms of the disorder and improve their health and quality of life significantly.
Do not wait any longer and contact us today for an appointment in acupuncture.
Reference:
Gaeddert, Andrew (2008), Healing Digestive Disorders, Natural Treatments for Gastrointestinal Conditions, Berkeley: North Atlantic Books, 314 p.
