🤔 Struggling with Bloating, Burping, and Indigestion?

If you often feel bloated or uncomfortable after meals, or frequently burp and experience indigestion, this may be a sign of poor digestive function — and potentially even gastritis.

🔍 Check if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Feeling full and bloated even after small meals

• Bloating worsens after drinking water

• Occasional nausea and reduced appetite

• Food seems to remain in the stomach for 3–4 hours after eating

If these symptoms sound familiar, it’s advisable to consult your GP. They may check for Helicobacter pylori (a common cause of chronic gastritis) and request a stool test or a gastroscopy to assess your stomach lining. Medication to reduce stomach acid might also be prescribed.

However, if medical tests return normal and you still feel discomfort — especially after taking medication — it may be time to explore a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach.

🌿 How TCM Understands Bloating & Indigestion

In TCM theory, chronic bloating and indigestion often relate to Spleen Qi Deficiency, sometimes complicated by Dampness or Qi stagnation. When the Spleen is weak, it struggles to properly transform and transport food and fluids, leading to stagnation, bloating, and fullness.

🎯 TCM Treatment Strategy

• Tonify the Spleen

• Resolve Dampness

• Regulate Qi and promote downward movement of food

✅ Acupuncture

• ST36 (Zusanli): Strengthens digestion

• SP9 (Yinlingquan): Drains Damp and supports metabolism

✅ Herbal Medicine (examples):

• Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang – Strengthens the Spleen, moves Qi, and resolves dampness

• Shen Ling Bai Zhu San – Tonifies Spleen Qi and addresses loose stool, fatigue, and bloating

🍽️ Lifestyle & Diet Tips

• Avoid cold drinks, raw food, and excessive sugar

• Reduce intake of coffee or stimulating beverages

• Eat warm, cooked meals and chew slowly

• Avoid overeating or eating late at night

📅 Book a Consultation

If you’re experiencing ongoing digestive discomfort, I offer personalised TCM diagnosis, treatment plans, and dietary guidance. Many of my clients feel significant improvement in just 1–3 weeks with acupuncture and herbal support.

Feel free to message me for a tailored treatment plan — let’s get your digestion back on track!