Acupuncture for Acid Reflux NYC

 

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF Acid reflux?

People who have GERD or acid reflux, the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes at the wrong times. This allows stomach acid and undigested food contents to reverse up into the esophagus/mouth and contribute to the feeling of heartburn. Indirect and direct causes includes

  • Chronic stress

  • Overeating

  • Gut dysbiosis

  • Side effects from medications

  • Hiatal hernia

SYMPTOMS

  • Burning pain in mid chest area/throat

  • Acid regurgitation into the throat or mouth

  • Bad breath

  • Feeling a “lump” in the throat

  • Sour or bitter taste in the mouth

 

 
Although lemon is acidic with a PH level of 3. There are many people who report drinking warm/hot water with half a lemon are able to reduce acid reflux.

Although lemon is acidic with a PH level of 3. There are many people who report drinking warm/hot water with half a lemon are able to reduce acid reflux.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE HELP with Acid Reflux?

  • Acupuncture improves lower esophageal sphincter pressure and length

  • Increases esophageal peristalsis strength

  • Reduce cortisol thereby reducing stress and anxiety

  • Improve gastrointestinal motility

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

  • Treating digestive dysfunction takes time as the body goes through different repair phases. Depending on severity it will take 8-15 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.

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