Digestive Health
Foothills Acupuncture: Lakewood Colorado acupuncture pain specialists
At Foothills Acupuncture, we recognize that pain comes in many ways and in many forms. When your digestion is suffering from pain and imbalance, it can become taxing and debilitating to you day. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can aid digestive imbalances well, from excess pain patterns to internal digestive deficiencies.
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IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Diarrhea
Constipation
Colitis
Hemorrhoids
Acid reflux (GERD)
Indigestion/bloating
Nausea
Food sensitivities
Foothills Acupuncture’s Approach for Digestive Health
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At Foothills Acupuncture, acupuncture is one of the fundamental therapies we use to support digestive health and address underlying internal imbalances.
Although digestive concerns occur within the body, we carefully select external acupuncture points according to each patient’s symptoms and individual pattern.
Treatment may help regulate physiological function, improve circulation, reduce stagnation, and encourage a healthier, more balanced digestive response.
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At Foothills Acupuncture, we use Traditional Chinese herbal medicine to provide highly individualized support for digestive health.
Before recommending an herbal formula, we carefully review each patient’s symptoms, health history, current medications, supplements, and other therapies to help identify potential interactions and determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
Formulas are then selected according to the patient’s individual pattern of imbalance and may help address bloating, abdominal discomfort, irregular bowel movements, poor appetite, nausea, and digestive weakness while supporting healthier physiological function and overall internal balance.
Chinese herbal medicine may be used as a stand-alone therapy or combined with acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities to provide more comprehensive digestive support.
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At Foothills Acupuncture, we incorporate food and nutrition coaching to help patients better understand how their diet, eating habits, and daily routines may influence digestive health.
Guided by both modern nutritional knowledge and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, we provide personalized and practical recommendations designed to support digestion, energy, and overall well-being.
Our goal is to help each patient make realistic, manageable, and sustainable adjustments suited to their individual symptoms, needs, and lifestyle.