Inflammation of the stomach and intestines causing ulcers which causes them to be exposed to stomach acid

Most cases are caused by H. Pylori bacteria weakening the stomach lining over time

Caffeine, alcohol, smoking, irregular eating habits, NSAID will make it worse

Diagnosis can be made from blood test and endoscopy

Pain in the upper abdomen (burning, pinching, sharp)

Pain that is relieved by eating but will reoccur again later

Depending on the type of ulcer eating may worsen the pain

Pain that occurs throughout the day

Acupuncture balances the nervous system. Since the nervous system plays a strong role in digestive functions thereby providing a powerful effect on a wide range of digestive symptoms.

Helps regulate digestive function, Improving motility, regulates peristalsis, reduce inflammation of the liver, stomach, and pancreas.

We frequently add Chinese herbal medicine in conjunction to acupuncture because when combined it works a lot faster.

Chinese herbal medicine can help support beneficial gut bacteria eliminate dysbiosis, eliminate mucus in the gut, reduce inflammation of the digestive organs, and improve thorough digestion of the food

Treating digestive dysfunction takes time as the body goes through different repair phases. Depending on severity it will take 8-25 treatments.

One course of treatment is 10 visits focusing on the acute and corrective phase. As you progress through treatments you should feel improvements where we put you on observational care.