IBS Treatment By Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Sandra Kim Leong
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS can be treated using many different healing methods from many different cultures and countries. If you have been researching different treatment methods then you are likely find that there are many different options for you to help your digestive system. One IBS treatment method is via the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Within TCM, there are several different techniques that are used to treat IBS. Herbal medicine is one of the most common ways of IBS treatment. Specific herbs can be used to treat specific symptoms that you are experiencing. For example, if your main symptom is bloating, then the treatment may be an herb that can help relieve the bloating.
TCM herbs are different from herbs found in other countries. These herbs will be specific to the Chinese region but can be used on just about anyone. The TCM practitioner will have substantial knowledge about the herbs that can be used for your IBS treatment. He will use his experience and knowledge of the many herbs to recommend a concoction for you.
It is likely that you will need to consume the herbal concoction a few times before you start seeing results. As in most natural treatments, TCM takes time for it to work on your body.
Acupuncture is another common IBS treatment used in TCM and it is becoming more popular in the Western world, too. Acupuncture targets specific meridian points that run from the brain to the abdominal area that cause the symptoms. Acupuncture is a very effective way to treat your IBS symptoms and can be an important part of your healing process.
The TCM practitioner may also recommend massage therapy to help relieve your IBS symptoms. Through a combination of various massage strokes, he can help you reduce the feeling of bloatedness and to improve the channels to smooth bowel movements.
TCM is a holistic healing system. It also involves looking at other parts of the body to see if there are other symptoms that relate to IBS. For example, if your tongue has a coating over it, the practitioner may determine that it is related to the IBS because too much heat is being produced in your body. If your stomach becomes painful after meals then this could be another symptom of IBS. IBS has many different symptoms and your practitioner will ask you questions and give you a thorough exam to see if your body is showing any other symptoms.
TCM will offer you many alternative methods to treat your IBS, including acupuncture and herbal medications. You should look for a trained TCM practitioner, preferably someone who is very experienced and also skilled in acupuncture. For your IBS treatment, do ask around for some recommendations for a good TCM practitioner.
About the author:
Sandra Kim Leong previously suffered from constipation for several years. She now researches on IBS Symptoms and Treatment. Please visit her site at http://www.ibs-treatment-options.com.
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