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“Needles and Nurture: Acupuncture for IBS Relief”
Summary: In this episode, we explore the use of acupuncture as a supportive therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We unpack a new clinical trial that shows meaningful relief for patients who haven't responded to conventional treatments, and discuss how acupuncture works with the body’s natural systems to ease digestive distress and support emotional balance.
Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Acupuncture should be performed by licensed and qualified professionals. Always consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment, especially if you are managing chronic or complex health conditions.
Scientific References & Further Reading
Zhao, L., et al. (2023). True versus Sham Acupuncture for Treatment-Resistant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Liu, H. R., et al. (2020). Mechanisms of Acupuncture in the Regulation of Gastrointestinal Motility and Brain-Gut Axis in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 26(21), 2657–2670.
MacPherson, H., et al. (2017). Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Gastroenterology, 17, 44.
Chey, W. D., et al. (2015). Irritable bowel syndrome: a clinical review. JAMA, 313(9), 949–958.
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Summary: In this episode, we explore the use of acupuncture as a supportive therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We unpack a new clinical trial that shows meaningful relief for patients who haven't responded to conventional treatments, and discuss how acupuncture works with the body’s natural systems to ease digestive distress and support emotional balance.
Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Acupuncture should be performed by licensed and qualified professionals. Always consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment, especially if you are managing chronic or complex health conditions.
Scientific References & Further Reading
Zhao, L., et al. (2023). True versus Sham Acupuncture for Treatment-Resistant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Liu, H. R., et al. (2020). Mechanisms of Acupuncture in the Regulation of Gastrointestinal Motility and Brain-Gut Axis in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 26(21), 2657–2670.
MacPherson, H., et al. (2017). Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Gastroenterology, 17, 44.
Chey, W. D., et al. (2015). Irritable bowel syndrome: a clinical review. JAMA, 313(9), 949–958.