The acid reflux acupuncture solution reduces stomach acid levels naturally, resolving pain and improving digestion. At Raleigh Acupuncture, we successfully treat acid reflux, GERD, gastritis, and other stomach pain conditions. The key is strengthening stomach function, restoring normal acid balance, and retraining the stomach to descend instead of rebelling upward.
What Is Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when stomach acid flows up into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash irritates the lining of the esophagus, causing pain and discomfort. Many people experience occasional reflux. GERD is mild acid reflux that occurs at least twice a week, while moderate to severe acid reflux manifests once a day.
Common symptoms of acid reflux include:
- A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn), typically after eating, which may be worse at night
- Chest pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- A sour taste in the mouth
- Feeling of a lump in the throat
Acid reflux at night often has the following signs:
- Chronic cough
- Laryngitis
- Asthma
- Poor sleep
Rebellious Stomach Qi
Chinese medicine has a unique and effective way of understanding reflux. The stomach’s energy needs to descend toward the intestines. When it rebels upward, problems may occur, including the symptoms listed above. Acid reflux is a form of rebellious stomach qi, where the stomach energy rises instead of descends. In this case, stomach acid travels up the esophagus, causing burning pain. Acupuncture redirects the stomach’s energy downward while balancing acid levels at the same time. Acupuncture points to accomplish this include CV12, CV14, ST21, ST36, BL18, and BL20.
Rebellious stomach qi is responsible for a host of digestive problems besides acid reflux. A classic form of rebellious stomach qi is morning sickness (nausea), which occurs with pregnant women starting around the sixth week of pregnancy. Nausea gets triggered because the stomach stops descending – it is confused by the growing fetus. By the thirteenth week, the stomach sorts itself out and starts descending again. Acupuncture speeds up this normalization process and can stop morning sickness after three or four treatments.
What To Expect
Let’s discuss the details of our acid reflux acupuncture solution. When a patient comes in complaining of acid reflux, we first conduct an intake exam, asking questions about their symptoms. We then look at their tongue and feel their pulse. The tongue reveals a tremendous amount of information about the patient’s stomach condition – it is a flag to the stomach. For example, a red tongue indicates excess heat in the stomach, rough edges reflect stress overacting on the stomach, and a thick white coating shows phlegm accumulation in the digestive system.
The pulse also presents valuable information in making a precise diagnosis for acid reflux. A rapid pulse reflects excess heat, a “wiry” pulse indicates stress in the body, and a “slippery” pulse presumes phlegm accumulation. A wiry pulse feels like a guitar string hitting the fingertips, while a slippery pulse feels like a strand of pearls traveling under the fingers. Tongue and pulse are the two most important aspects of the intake exam, as they never misrepresent or misunderstand the nature of the physical imbalances responsible for the ailment.
Acid Reflux Acupuncture Solution
We have a high rate of success in treating acid reflux. The acid reflux acupuncture solution is natural, safe, and relaxing. Most patients start feeling improvement after just one or two treatments. We can significantly improve reflux in six to eight treatments (once a week).
Next Steps
If you have acid reflux, come in and try acupuncture. You’ll know within the first several treatments if you have a positive response. Relief is long-lasting, and many patients can reduce or stop their reflux medication.
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The acid reflux acupuncture solution uses sterile, single-use, hair-thin needles. Treatments are relaxing – many patients fall asleep during their sessions. So don’t wait – come in and try acupuncture for GERD and acid reflux.
What our Clients are Saying
I’ve been coming to Raleigh Acupuncture for the last month and I have nothing but good things to say. They are so knowledgable about the whole body and care for the whole body. I have been taking acid reflux meds for years now every night. If I didn’t take them I had so many problems (burning, hurting stomach, waking up from pain in the middle of the night, etc.). After just the first treatment I was only having to take meds every other day. After 4 treatments now, I take medicine maybe every 3-4 days. The acupuncture has made more of a difference than anything else, and I am so thankful to have found Raleigh Acupuncture.
Thanks Mark for helping relieve my gastroparesis! The nausea, stomach pain, and reflux were driving me crazy. With your help and dedication I’m feeling so much better. Recommended!
Fantastic results for my acid reflux! No more burning pain, and I can eat alot more foods. Great job Raleigh Acupuncture! I’m sending all my friends to you!
I was diagnosed with GERD (acid reflux) 12 years ago and was put on medication at that time. The medication (Prilosec) eased my symptoms but I still always had some level of daily discomfort. I read an article about Chinese medicine being able to cure GERD and decided to explore my options. Raleigh Acupuncture had a good website and reviews so I booked an appointment. Their intake was very thorough and afterward they treated me with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Within three treatments I was feeling much less symptoms of the GERD, less pain and burning. Within nine treatments my condition was completely resolved. It’s been a year since my last treatment and the GERD has not reappeared. This should be mandatory for all patients suffering from acid reflux. It does not make any sense to take medications for your whole life when a condition can be cured in a month for less than $500.
My acid reflux meds stopped working about three months ago and someone suggested acupuncture so I gave it a try. I couldn’t eat anything without having burning pain from my stomach up into my chest. What a relief from the acupuncture! They totally cured my reflux. I’ve been living with this, just managing it with medications, when all the while I could have cured it with this. Absolutely amazing! I love Raleigh Acupuncture!!