Herb + Ohm Digestive Health
Herb + Ōhm is a luxury integrative medicine practice rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, adapted to the needs of modern Chicagoans. Our practice nurtures the mind, body, and spirit through Acupuncture + Chinese Herbal Medicine, while recognizing the value and offerings of Western medicine.
The digestive system has one major goal: to convert food into energy that can be used to nourish and power the body. But like any complex network, the digestive system doesn't always operate flawlessly.
Stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition and irregular meal times are just a handful of factors that can contribute to a weakened or overactive digestive system, making the body vulnerable to disease.
At Herb + Ōhm, we use Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic approaches to understand the root cause of digestive issues. From there, we work to help strengthen the digestive system using TCM healing methods while directing our patients to make any needed lifestyle and dietary modifications to address the root cause of disease. When appropriate, we also incorporate Chinese herbal medicine to support and facilitate the healing process. .
Acupuncture can treat a wide range of digestive issues, including but not limited to:
Food allergies
Nausea
Crohn’s Disease
IBS
Acid reflux/GERD
Heart Burn
Ulcerative Colitis
Constipation and Diarrhea
Chinese medicine for Digestive Health
Treatment Methods
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widely-known methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We use this healing technique to stimulate the body's immune system and strengthen its ability to heal itself. Acupuncture typically involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles at precise locations (or "points") which correspond to specific ailments or imbalances in the body.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine uses combinations of plants and minerals to help stimulate the body's immune system and strengthen its ability to heal itself. Similar to acupuncture, Herbal Medicine is a powerful healing tool that can be used to address a variety of ailments, from minor imbalances to chronic conditions, with minimal side effects.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion involves burning an herb called Mugwort and applying the resulting heat to specific acupuncture points on the body. Moxibustion is used to gently stimulate acupuncture points or areas of the body in order to quicken the healing process.
Cupping
Cupping is a therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction is designed to stimulate the flow of blood within the superficial muscle layers, promoting cell repair. It is commonly used to help relieve muscle tension and soreness as well as the common cold.
Tui Na
Tui Na translates as "push grasp." It is a Chinese medicinal massage technique that aims to soften the muscles, increase circulation, increase range of motion, and decrease pain. It’s often used to relieve muscle pain, tension and inflammation, and to heal physical injuries.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a technique used to release muscle tension, tightness, constriction and pain. . A specialized tool is used to gently rub the skin over a problem area. Gua Sha feels like deep tissue massage.
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Acupuncture can effectively treat a number of health issues related to digestive health. At Herb + Ohm we can help you to uncover and treat the root cause of your ailment—not only to quickly heal or manage the issue, but also to prevent it from worsening or recurring. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and becoming a trusted partner on your journey toward optimal health and wellness.
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