Sep 14, 20090

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Abdmonial Pain, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea, Constipation – Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Help

Categories: Acupuncture

In a preliminary, randomized, sham/placebo-controlled trial involving 29 men and women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion, twice a week for a period of 4 weeks, was found to significantly improve symptoms of abdominal pain/discomfort, intestinal gas, bloating, and stool consistency. Subjects who received real acupuncture and moxibustion therapy were assessed by an acupuncturist according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and treated with an individualized acupuncture point prescription. The results of this study are promising, ... Read More

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