Expert Guide to Gastrointestinal Care with Bonafide Acupuncture & Evergreen Products

If you experience problems in the gastrointestinal tract like irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, or acid reflux, you understand better how these conditions affect your daily life. Since I have myself had IBS for years, I sincerely appreciate the suffering, the unpleasant feeling, the irritation of an uneasy tummy.

The good news is that there are comprehensive approaches out there that may bring great relief without using these drugs. In this post, learn about how acupuncture and specific herbal medicine that thousands use at Bonafide Acupuncture can change your GI health.

Trust me, I wish I had known about these options sooner instead of just masking my symptoms with over-the-counter meds and hoping for the best! Now, my digestive system feels more balanced than it has in over a decade, thanks to implementing the approach I will outline here. If you are ready to say goodbye to the gastrointestinal issues holding you back, read on to learn how Bonafide Acupuncture can help.

Acupuncture – A Potent Remedy for Digestive Woes

Acupuncture originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine, a holistic healing system that views wellness as a balance of energy flow throughout the body. Fine needles placed along specific meridian points on the skin help restore harmony where there is dysfunction.

This ancient therapy has been used for thousands of years to treat just about any condition, including digestive complaints. And modern research confirms its efficacy.

In fact, multiple studies on acupuncture for IBS show it reduces pain, stool frequency, and severity of overall symptoms. The consistent benefits seen in trials led Canadian researchers to conclude acupuncture should be strongly recommended for IBS treatment.

Pretty impressive for a non-invasive, medication-free option!

Beyond IBS relief, acupuncture can also help with:

• Constipation – by improving motility
• Diarrhea – by balancing intestinal function
• Bloating & gas – by relaxing smooth muscle
• Acid reflux/GERD – by reducing inflammation

The digestive-balancing effects come from acupuncture’s ability to modulate nervous system activity, reduce inflammation, and normalize muscle contractions in the GI tract.

Herbal Formulas That Soothe and Strengthen Your Digestive System

While acupuncture can work wonders, combining it with herbal medicine provides a powerful 1-2 punch for digestive wellness. Bonafide Acupuncture offers expertly crafted formulas from EverGreen Herbs that use traditional Chinese botanicals to gently harmonize the GI tract.

What makes these formulas so effective is each single ingredient is chosen for a specific action it has on the body. You’re getting concentrated plant medicine tailored to produce the desired effect.

Here are a few of my favorites to look at based on your specific needs:

For IBS or spastic colon:

• GI Harmony – Spreads Liver qi and tonifies Spleen qi to promote digestion. Particularly effective for IBS symptoms including alternating constipation/diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain.
• Dissolve GS – A gastrointestinal supplement designed to clear damp heat in the gallbladder and spread Liver qi. Helps dissolve gallstones and relieves inflammation of the gallbladder and bile duct. Recommended dosage: 3-4 capsules 3 times daily.

For constipation relief:

• Gentle Lax Deficient – Herbal formula that moistens the intestines by nourishing yin and blood to relieve habitual or chronic constipation. Take 3-4 capsules 3 times daily with warm water on an empty stomach.
• Gentle Lax Excess – Formula designed to purge the intestines and clear heat to relieve severe or acute constipation. Standard dosage is 3-4 capsules 3 times daily with warm water between meals.

For diarrhea control:

• GI Care – Clears Stomach fire and reverses rebellious Stomach qi. Treats general stomach disorders, including hyperacidity and ulcers. Take 3-4 capsules 3 times daily on an empty stomach.
• GI Care 2 – Formulated to clear damp heat and toxic heat from intestines. Specifically targets burning diarrhea due to infection, food poisoning, or food sensitivities.
• GI Tonic – Tonifies Spleen qi and binds the intestines. Treats symptoms like loose stool, diarrhea, poor appetite, anorexia, and weakness.

To improve digestion:

• Digestive Balance – An herbal supplement formulated specifically to support digestive restoration. Contains tree nuts/seeds, gluten, and animal derivatives. Recommended dosage: 3-5 capsules twice daily.
• Phellostatin – Anti-fungal formula combining Four Gentlemen Decoction with anti-fungal herbs. Treats candidiasis causing digestive disorders, infections, and various systemic symptoms. Begin with 1 capsule 3x daily, increasing to 2-3 capsules over 2-3 weeks.

The herbal combinations work synergistically to ease symptoms and restore normal function. And since they are plant-based without harsh agents like senna or chemical laxatives, you avoid disruptive side effects.

I like taking GI Harmony and Digestive Balance daily to keep my system running smoothly. And Gentle Lax Deficient is a non-habit forming helper when I’m really backed up.

Having these natural solutions on hand gives me confidence I can nip any flare-ups in the bud before they spiral out of control.

I hope you’ll explore Bonafide Acupuncture’s herbal remedies to complement your acupuncture treatments or as an alternative if you can’t do regular acupuncture sessions. Either way, you’ll be supporting your microbiome with gentle medicine from nature.

The Bottom Line

If debilitating digestive problems are diminishing your quality of life, I hope this guide provided a helpful overview of holistic solutions that can get you lasting relief.

Both clinical research and traditional wisdom support acupuncture as an effective treatment for IBS, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, and other GI disorders. The individualized care from Bonafide Acupuncture can help resolve the root imbalance behind your symptoms.

Combining acupuncture with herbal formulas like those offered by EverGreen Herbs gives a synergistic effect for healing the gut naturally. And adopting healthy lifestyle habits optimizes your digestion long-term.

As someone still recovering from decades of digestive dysfunction, I sincerely hope you’re able to find the same success I have by exploring the holistic therapies and natural products shared here.

Your digestive comfort and well-being are worth it. You shouldn’t have to “grin and bear it” when there are proven options to heal your system. Please reach out to me or the team at Bonafide Acupuncture if you need any guidance or have additional questions!