In my Acupuncture & Beauty Clinic I treat many women
with abdominal bloating, through the use of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal
Medicine, diet advice, Sound Therapy and Crystals.
Acupuncture is used to commonly treat digestive complaints
including abdominal bloating, indigestion, constipation and cramps. In Chinese
Medicine, abdominal bloating or distention is a result of the Spleen and
Stomach energy or qi being stuck.
There is no smooth flow or energy and as a result we feel bloated. Acupuncture
works for abdominal bloating and distention because it helps to regulate the
digestive system, aid metabolism and the stomach function to move the stuck
energy or qi. After the energy flow
is better, the abdomen does not feel as distended. We also combine acupuncture
with Chinese herbs to regulate the Stomach and Spleen function which moves the energy
downwards instead of in the abdomen. We also teach patient’s to massage the
stomach centre meridian in a downward motion after eating to aid digestion and
reduce distention.
Another tip is to avoid is cold icy water or drinks. The
nature of cold is to contract, it does not allow for easy absorption in the
body and cold drinks solidify the oily foods we eat, it also slows down
digestion and can lead to a feeling of distention in the abdomen. By drinking
warm drinks like tea, warm water and soups, it is able to melt the fats in the
body and aid digestion, and in most cases reduce the feeling of abdominal
bloating. Also we should avoid eating
raw or uncooked foods for the same reason.
Another treatment I used in my clinic for abdominal bloating
which is extremely effective is Sound Therapy with tuning forks. This is using
a form of vibrational energetic and harmonic healing to regulate imbalances
through cell biology and quantum physics. These tuning forks are placed on
specific acupuncture points and chakras (vortices of energy through which the
universal Life Force is channeled and transmitted) to rebalance and move energy
blockages. It also has a deep inner
balance by sonically resetting our negative cellular patterns in the body. With
a sound healing treatment we are able to release tension and disharmony in the
solar plexus chakra which relates to the digestive system and any related
dysfunctions and aims to bring the body back into harmony for better health and
well-being.
Crystals are compatible tools with which to harmonise and
balance the chakras. A yellow citrine crystal is used together with the tuning
forks to further enhance the treatment. Yellow citrine on a physical level is a
great benefit for all digestive problems. It unlocks stagnant energy causing
bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, cramps, high blood sugar level and other
digestive symptoms.
