How Acupuncture Soothes Your Post-Holiday Digestion Woes
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and yummy food, but for many people, it can also bring bloating, indigestion, or that uncomfortable “too full” feeling. If you want to enjoy your holiday without digestive stress, acupuncture offers a gentle, natural way to support your body.
At Foundation Chiropractic, we know you can feel great going into the holidays, but the rich meals, stress, and changes in routine can throw your digestion off. The good news? Acupuncture can help keep your system balanced and your digestion regular.
How Acupuncture Supports Better Digestion
You know that acupuncture can help you feel better when you eat too much, but you might be curious about why.
Reduces stress on your GI tract: Stress and digestion are closely linked. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, your stomach and intestines slow down and can get "backed up." Acupuncture helps activate the parasympathetic “rest and digest” system, allowing your digestive organs to function more efficiently.
Improves circulation to the digestive tract: Better blood flow means better nutrient absorption, smoother digestion, and less discomfort after meals.
Helps regulate bloating and motility: Specific acupuncture points can help reduce bloating, ease constipation, and support healthy movement of food through the digestive system.
Supports food tolerance: Many patients notice fewer reactions to rich or heavy foods after treatment. When your system is balanced, your GI tract simply handles meals better.
Acupuncture treatments can help you "bounce back" from a big holiday meal.
Simple Tips for Easier Digestion This Thanksgiving
While acupuncture can help with your digestion, you can make sure that you do - or don't do - certain things that help your GI tract run smoothly. Even small changes can make a big difference. First, make sure you eat slowly and chew your food. There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that "the stomach has no teeth." If you eat too quickly, and gulp your food, you can be certain that you will be in pain.
After your meal, you can sip warm water with lemon or tea without milk, to give your GI tract a boost.
Before your "big dinner," make sure you don't skip any meals. Unless you are used to intermittent fasting, skipping meals can backfire and increase bloating. Afterward, make sure you get up and move. You can take a short walk or even just have a gentle stretch. Bonus points if you help with the clean-up.
And if Your Digestion Needs Extra Support... Schedule Your Acupuncture Today
The good news is that acupuncture can help your "tummy troubles" at any time of the year, not just the holidays. If you are feeling bloated, sluggish, or just want to feel your best for the holidays, we would love to help.
Schedule your acupuncture visit with Foundation Chiropractic. Your digestion and your holiday will thank you.