Nausea Acupuncture

Nausea Acupuncture

Are you feeling nauseous?

Do you feel sick and you need to vomit? It really isn’t a great feeling, and it can be a sign of other health concerns. If vomiting is severe, lasts more than a day or two, comes with severe pain, or you can’t keep fluids down, see a doctor.

There are many causes of nausea including gastrointestinal issues, severe pain, bowel obstructions, food poisoning, bacteria and viruses, certain drugs, motion sickness, pregnancy, overeating, ulcers, tumors, cancer, and ingestion of alcohol. The most common cause of nausea is gastrointestinal problems.

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Chinese Medicine and Nausea**

In Chinese Medicine, nausea and vomiting are associated with the stomach, and the energy going upwards instead of downwards. As the energy ascends, the contents of the stomach want to go upwards as well, and this leads to the feeling of nausea and vomiting. Typcially, more than one organ is involved, and stress plays an important role in causing it. It is often caused by a virus or bacteria from food. In children, nausea and vomiting could be a sign of an infection: see a doctor promptly.

Acupuncture and Nausea

In Chinese medicine, acupuncture is used to strengthen the stomach and help its energy move downwards instead of upwards. This is also true for people who experience acid reflux which involves heat from the stomach rising upwards causing a burning pain.

Herbs and Nausea

There are many herbal formulas used for the stomach in Chinese medicine. The aim of the herbs is to regulate the digestive system. Tell your practitioner if you are pregnant or take any medication.