During the holidays for most of us the foods is everywhere. We go to work and there are holidays banquets, sweets that coworkers bring in and our families and friends are gathering to enjoy this time of year.  During this time your digestion can be taxed due to overeating and drinking. This is one of the most common complaints during the holidays.

In Chinese Medicine food has temperature, and is view according to your body’s constitution, meaning you can be hot, cold, damp, dry, have damp heat or cold damp. Problems with digestion can create food allergies, stress, bloating, heartburn, flatulence, belching, irregular bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea, melancholy, dietary stress, chronic illness and can create hormonal fluctuations.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can treat the digestive problems in general and during the holidays. Acupuncture and herbal medicine will strengthen the digestion to allow better movement of energy in the body. Your bodies energy starts in the spleen and stomach, if the energy in the spleen and stomach is not strong you bodies energy will not be efficient.

So treating your digestion with acupuncture is important, especially at holiday time. It will reduce stress, support the immune system, restore hormonal balance and bring your body back to balance.

Also, there are some simple things that you can do to support healthy digestion

1. Chew your food thoroughly, we tend to not to chew food thoroughly.
2. Relax when you eat, don’t stand when you eat. Sit down and enjoy your meal.
3. Take breaks in- between bites and breathe deeply.
4. Eat regularly, this helps the body to be more efficient in digesting foods.
5. Eat until you are comfortable and not full. When your full this is considered overeating.
6. Don’t drink when you eat, this slows the digestion. Small sips are OK.
7. Come in and get an acupuncture treatment, your digestion will Thank You.

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