How Acupuncture Supports Digestion

Digestive symptoms rarely come from just one cause. Stress, hormones, diet, sleep, nervous system imbalances and past illness all play a part. Acupuncture looks at the bigger picture and helps regulate the systems involved.

Here’s how it can help:

• Calms the digestive tract
  Useful for IBS flare-ups, cramping, bloating and spasms.

• Supports healthy gut motility
  Helps with constipation, diarrhoea and irregular bowel patterns.

• Reduces inflammation
  Supports people with conditions like IBD (Crohn’s/Colitis) alongside medical care.

• Improves circulation to the digestive organs
  Encourages better nutrient absorption and smoother digestion.

• Lowers stress and anxiety
  The gut is highly sensitive to stress; acupuncture helps switch the body out of “fight or flight”.

• Supports nausea and reflux
  Helps calm the upper digestive tract and reduce discomfort after eating.

Many people also notice better energy, clearer thinking and more stable moods once digestion settles.

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Digestive Conditions I Commonly Support

Below are the concerns I see most often in clinic:

IBS & Functional Digestive Issues

• IBS (diarrhoea/constipation/mixed type)

• Bloating and abdominal discomfort

• Cramping and spasms

• Food sensitivity-related digestive upset

Inflammatory Bowel Conditions (alongside medical care)

• Crohn’s disease

• Ulcerative colitis

• Post-flare recovery

• Fatigue, pain and digestive instability related to IBD

Upper Digestive Issues

• Acid reflux and heartburn

• Nausea

• Indigestion

• Difficulty digesting certain foods

Motility & Regularity

• Constipation

• Loose stools/diarrhoea

• Irregular bowel movements

• Post-antibiotic or post-illness gut changes

Stress-Related Digestive Symptoms

• Gut sensitivity linked to anxiety

• Digestive upset during stressful periods

• “Nervous stomach”

• Tightness or discomfort around the abdomen

If you’re unsure whether acupuncture might help your symptoms, feel free to ask — I’m always happy to guide you.

Why Work With Me on Digestive Health?

• Whole-body approach
  I look at stress, sleep, mood, diet, energy and symptoms together — digestion never works in isolation.

• Calm, relaxing treatments
  Many digestive issues improve simply by getting the nervous system to settle.

• Experience with complex and long-term gut issues
  Especially IBS, post-infection symptoms, post-antibiotic disruption and stress-related digestion.

• Tailored treatments
  Every session is adapted to your symptoms and how your body feels that day.

• Convenient location
  Easily accessible for people in Shenington, Banbury and nearby Cotswolds villages.

My goal is to help you feel lighter, more comfortable and more in control of your digestion.

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What to Expect from Your Digestive Health Appointment

1. A clear and relaxed conversation

We talk through your symptoms, history, triggers, diet, stress levels, bowel patterns and anything else relevant.

2. A personalised plan

I’ll explain how acupuncture can support your specific symptoms and what kind of treatment schedule makes sense.

3. A calming treatment

Using fine needles to settle the nervous system, regulate digestion, reduce inflammation and support healthier gut function.

4. Gentle guidance where helpful

This isn’t about strict diets — just simple, realistic tweaks that support your body’s natural rhythm.

Many people notice improvements in bloating, regularity and comfort within a handful of sessions.

FAQs – Digestion & Acupuncture

Can acupuncture help IBS?
Yes - IBS responds well to treatments that calm the gut and settle the nervous system.

Is acupuncture safe for IBD (Crohn’s/Colitis)?
Yes, when used alongside medical care. Treatments are adapted depending on whether you’re in a flare or remission.

Can it help with reflux or heartburn?
Often, yes. Acupuncture can support the upper digestive system and help reduce discomfort.

How many sessions will I need?
It depends on how long you’ve had symptoms and what’s causing them. We’ll make a plan that feels realistic.

Will I need to change my diet?
Not necessarily — digesting well is often more about stress and nervous system balance than taking foods away.

Book Digestive Health Support

If you’re tired of bloating, discomfort or unpredictable digestion, acupuncture can help settle things and support your body back into balance.

I work with people from Swindon, Lechlade and across the Cotswolds who want gentle, effective digestive support.

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