Eating Disorders 

The medical complications of eating disorders compromise multiple body systems, including the cardiac, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. Resulting problems can include everything from headaches to infertility. The medical problems created by eating disorders can be life threatening. Even those dysfunctions that are not life threatening are uncomfortable and can seriously interfere with efforts to recover.

Primary examples of this are those symptoms associated with the digestive system. Depending on the specific eating disorder, symptoms of this disruption may include abdominal bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux. All of these problems make efforts to resume healthy and normalized eating more difficult and are impediments to the recovery of full health.

 Acupuncture and Herbs

Acupuncture has a history of effectively addressing eating and digestive issues, . According to Chinese medical theory, all of these complaints result from damage done to the organs and meridians of digestion. Treatment is aimed at easing the distress and restoring proper energetic flow and function so the body can function effectively again.  Through this rebalancing, acupuncture addresses symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and reflux. Acupuncture treats both acute and chronic complaints, and can help prevent future dysfunction.

Besides physical complaints, emotional tendencies and imbalances are intimately involved as both causes and effects of eating disorders. Acupuncture and herbs, often in conjunction with other therapies, can be effective for both the physical and emotional traumas caused by eating disorders.