Natural Solutions for Digestive Issues in Northern Colorado
Are you experiencing digestive issues?
Chances are your digestive system is functioning less than optimally if you are on this page. Maybe you are having trouble sleeping due to acid reflux or you have excruciating pain from ulcers. Is leaving the house a stressful experience because you don’t know where the nearest bathroom is? Don’t let these symptoms prevent you from living your life to the fullest. At Redwood Acupuncture and Herbs, I just might have the relief you are looking for.
A sampling of what I treat:
Gas
Bloating
Acid Reflux
Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Constipation/ Diarrhea
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Glossodynia (Burning Mouth Syndrome)
Dry Mouth
Ulcers
Hemmorhoids
Nausea
What to expect with your treatment
Your first treatment will include a full health history where we will discuss everything about your digestive health in detail, as well as get an over view of the rest of your health. I want to get as complete a picture as possible. This intake can be anywhere from 20 - 40 minutes depending on the complexity of your health history.
After the intake, you will get to relax for the remaining time during the acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture points may be located on your arms, legs, abdomen, back, or head. This will vary each time. If there is any location that you are uncomfortable being needled, that is okay! We can avoid that area. Your session may also include additional modalities, such as moxibustion.
While you are resting, I will write up your treatment plan. Consistency is incredibly important to get the most benefit from your treatments. For this reason, every new patient is booked out for 12 weekly visits. However, we are not looking for a specific number of treatments. The goal is 2 weeks of sustained symptom relief. Once we have achieved that, we can begin to spread treatments out moving towards a maintenance plan.
In addition to the acupuncture treatments, I may suggest an herbal formula or specific supplements for you. Herbal formulas can increase the effectiveness of the treatments so that you can be back to health sooner.
What I expect of you
Traditional Chinese Medicine is magical but I am not a magician. To get the most from your treatments, we need to work as a team. This means that I am going to give you some action items to do at home, but don’t worry, I will only give you as much as you can handle without adding stress.
Some of these items may include:
a food journal
dietary changes
lifestyle changes
mindset work
This is a no shame, no blame clinic. The point of these items is NOT to make you feel bad about yourself. They are simply tools for us to get curious about your symptoms and see if we can find any patterns to help us resolve them.
