In Chinese Medicine, the digestion; governed by the Spleen is known as the ‘root of the body.’ It is the system of receiving nourishment and workshopping it to be utilized by every cell in our bodies, producing quality substances such as blood, body fluid and energy.  The digestion is therefore integral to our wellbeing and chronic disturbances to this system can be debilitating and detrimental to our overall health. This means that not only does digestive issues cause distress, it begins to deplete other bodily systems over the long term as this root system fails to sustain the others.

Commonly seen digestive issues in clinic are:

-       Irritable bowel syndrome

-       Crohn’s disease

-       Ulcerative Colitis

-       Food sensitivities

-       General bloating and discomfort

-       Indigestion

-       Reflux and heartburn

Many other health conditions can stem from a weak digestion. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine and dietary therapywe can work to ignite your digestion to sustain all the body’s health systems from the root.