Chinese medicine offers natural remedies for bloating and more

Digestion and Weight LossGuy2022-02-03T09:03:34+11:00

How are you feeling?

Looking for natural remedies for bloating?
Do you get tired easily?
Does it feel like someone has turned up gravity?
Are you often covered in bruises and don’t know why?
How often do you get headaches?
Do you worry too much?

Any of these problems could be due to your digestive system being out of balance.

A little more about Digestive Health

The gastrointestinal system is so much more than just a passage for food to be digested, absorbed and eliminated. Oriental Medicine sees our life force, our energy, as being produced primarily from the food we eat and the air we breathe. When your digestive system is not functioning well or if the food you eat doesn’t suit your current condition or is of poor quality then you won’t be absorbing the nutrients you need to have enough energy to make the most of your day.

Generally, stress and worry can affect your digestion. When you activate the Flight and Fright aspect of your nervous system you switch off the Rest and Digest aspect. How can you digest anything with a big knot in your stomach? Similarly, when your digestive system is out of balance this can contribute to cloudy thinking, poor memory and difficulty focusing.

The holistic approach of Oriental Medicine addresses both the physiological aspect (digestive function) and the psychological aspect (stress and emotions) of many conditions. Acupuncture may regulate digestive function through its effect on the nervous system. Herbal medicine may strengthen and regulate digestive function, reduce inflammation and sedate the mind.

Natural remedies for bloating and other digestive complaints includes making modifications to your diet, eating habits and lifestyle.

A little more about Weight Loss

With a proper weight management strategy, one that feels manageable and achievable, weight loss is a natural result rather than a forced outcome.

Losing weight over a sustained period of time is safer than crash diets, lasts longer and a holistic approach to weight loss will greatly increase your chances of success. It may take 3-6 months of regular treatments to get you back on track which may seem like a long time but how long did it take you to get to where you are today? Reversing the process works better when done gently and slowly.

Weight management is a complex issue and there is no quick fix that is healthy long term. Weight loss is about lifestyle not diet. It is about being committed to creating a new, healthy, sustainable lifestyle to include self-care (healthy eating, regular exercise, stress reduction and sufficient sleep).

The holistic approach of Oriental Medicine can support you on your journey to your optimal weight.