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Monday, 3 June 2013

You Can Manage Extra Weight, Constipation, Bloating, Reflux and Bad Breath With Acupuncture

We all eat every day, multiple times per day...good to know how we can be EVEN nicer to our digestive systems! This is an excellent article!

We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat.” It’s true, but acupuncture lends further insight into our relationship with food by suggesting that we are also how we eat.

On some level, we know this already. Think about the times when you’ve skipped breakfast and then gorged yourself much too quickly on a huge lunch. Chances are, you felt a little irritable and anxious before stuffing your face, after which you probably felt uncomfortably full and bloated.

Low blood sugar followed by undue stress on your digestive organs is one way of looking at this scenario. However, acupuncture offers an explanation that’s much more interesting and broader in scope. Understanding this perspective is an initial step toward avoiding weight gain, constipation, bloating, acid reflux and even bad breath.

Want Good Digestion? Give Some Thought to Your Spleen and Stomach

5 Self-Care Tips for Nourishing Your Spleen and Stomach

  • Sip with spice
  • Chew slowly
  • Sit down to eat
  • Eat your yellows
  • Make plans