Yes, acupuncture may help manage IBS, bloating, and acid reflux by improving gut motility and reducing inflammation.
Not just needles. Nervous system reset, hormone harmony, and real relief.
Acupuncture for PMS Symptoms: Can It Really Help?
Short answer: Yes — and science backs it up.
Acupuncture has been shown to reduce the severity and frequency of common PMS symptoms by helping regulate hormonal activity and calming the nervous system.
✅ What acupuncture may help with:
- Cramps (dysmenorrhea)
- Bloating and water retention
- Mood swings or irritability
- Breast tenderness
- Headaches or fatigue
- Sleep disruption around your cycle
How it works:
Acupuncture stimulates the body’s parasympathetic system (rest + digest), which helps rebalance cortisol, estrogen, and serotonin levels — all of which can fluctuate wildly during your luteal phase (PMS week).
📚 What the research says:
Clinical trials have shown acupuncture can significantly reduce menstrual pain, sometimes outperforming NSAIDs — with fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief.
👉 Bottom line: If you’re relying on painkillers, heat packs, and isolation once a month, acupuncture might be a smarter, body-first alternative.
Can Acupuncture Help With Digestive Problems?
Absolutely — and it’s not just placebo.
Acupuncture has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support gut health, and modern research now backs its impact on digestion through the gut-brain axis.
✅ Conditions acupuncture may support:
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Constipation or irregular bowel movements
- Bloating and gas
- Acid reflux or heartburn
- Stress-related gut symptoms
How it works:
Acupuncture calms the vagus nerve and helps regulate the autonomic nervous system — which plays a massive role in digestion. When your system is stuck in fight-or-flight, digestion slows, inflammation increases, and symptoms spike.
📚 Science snapshot:
Studies show acupuncture can improve motility, reduce visceral pain, and improve quality of life in people with functional GI disorders — especially when paired with lifestyle changes.
👉 Bottom line: If your digestion flares under stress or you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still feel off — acupuncture might be the missing link.
At YFS, we don’t treat symptoms in isolation — we treat systems. Our acupuncturists look at hormonal patterns, stress load, gut health, and movement together. So whether it’s PMS or digestive drama, we’ll build a plan that actually makes sense for your body.
Curious if acupuncture could help you?
Book a consult at YFS and let’s talk about your cycle, your symptoms, and your nervous system — no guesswork, no fluff.
