Below are alternative and natural treatment options for common digestive problems such as—but not limited to—bloating, acid reflux disease (GERD), constipation and others. Within this section you will find commonly used acupuncture and acupressure points, appropriate herbal formulas and a variety of information from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) perspectives to aid in the treatment of digestive issues.
Which Tam Healing and Tongren Therapy Protocols Apply To Digestive Issues?
Tong Ren Therapy is the energy healing/medical qi gong aspect of the Tam Healing System. The areas of focus for digestive issues that we would use in Tong Ren techniques form the basis for our acupuncture treatments as well. Generally you would mix these primary points with points specific to the patients underlying TCM pattern and then our tuina (medical massage) would be largely focused on these points as well.
The primary base formula to resolve phlegm damp, particularly in the lungs and GI system - cough (with white mucus), plugged ears, sinus blockage - along with GI symptoms of nausea, vomiting.
Upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD - when arising from phlegm damp.
Phlegm accumulation in the head symptoms such as dizziness, insomnia, meniere's disease, alcohol hangover.
Cysts from phlegm accumulation - fibroids, breast cyst, ovarian cyst, thryoid cysts, goiter.
Avoid in patients with yin deficiency - i.e. cough from dryness.
Use with caution with patients that present with yin deficiency.