5 Amazing Acupuncture Benefits You Never Knew About

Benefits The Digestive System

Acupuncture benefits the digestive system primarily by increasing circulation. The increased blood flow that occurs as a result of acupuncture can reduce inflammation and make digestion easier. Patients who have digestive conditions such as peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, heartburn, and hiatal hernias may all find acupuncture useful. It is also beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome. Depending on the specific digestive condition a patient has, the acupuncturist can stimulate points on the body that may increase metabolism, reduce stomach acid secretion, and increase the contraction and relaxation of the gastrointestinal muscles. One of the major points utilized during most treatment sessions for digestive disorders is an area known as Sanyinjiao, which is located just above the ankle. A point called Weizhong, located on the back of the knee, is particularly beneficial in relieving abdominal pain.