Acupuncture for Digestive (Gastrointestinal) Diseases
Dr. Shan Kong has developed successful treatments for a wide range of digestive system diseases (GI) now recognized by the World Health Organization in the use of acupuncture. These include:
- Hiatus Hernia Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Peptic Ulcers
- Abdominal Pain
- Heartburn
- Acid Reflux/GERD
- Gastritis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Crohn's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Dr. Kong also has had success in treating:
- Recurring Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Diabetic Gastroparesis
- Hepatitis (which are difficult illnesses to treat with Western medicine)
Testimonials
First Testimonial
04/07/2008 Posted by hogstonc [1]
Amazing!
Dr. Kong is amazing. Traditional medicine was unable to diagnose my GI (gastrointestinal) troubles or provide any relief (other than major narcotics for pain control - nothing was helping the nausea and vomiting). Dr. Kong has done wonders for me. My GI problems are few and when they occur a trip to her and I feel better immediately. I now see her before Western doctors for treatment. She is a wonderful, caring person dedicated to her patients. I highly recommend her.
[1] See http://national.citysearch.com/profile/44181279/ann_arbor_mi/acupuncturists_shan_kong
.html
Second Testimonial
October 11, 1999 Testimonial by Professor Ilia Dichev
About a year ago, I started losing weight and feeling weaker. Six months later I had lost 20 pounds. I felt weak, cold, and miserable all around. I literally could not go through a normal day, in the middle I had to lie down and rest. In addition, my chronic constipation had become a lot worse.
At about that time, I started seeing Dr. Shan Kong. She prescribed a series of acupuncture treatments. The positive effects were almost immediate. My appetite and digestion improved radically. Suddenly, my energy and stamina were back, and I just physically felt a lot better. I started gaining weight steadily. I have gained 25 pounds, and I just feel in great shape. My chronic constipation is substantially better, better than it has ever been in the last 15 years. My chronically cold hands and feet are visibly warmer. Dr Kong's acupuncture treatment has been a resounding success where conventional medicine had been helpless.
Third Testimonial
A patient who formerly suffered from Gastroparesis had a miraculous recovery after Dr. Kong treatment. For several agonizing long years, the patient lived on vegetable juices or even intravenous drip when violently ill. After a few months' acupuncture by Dr. Kong, however, she regained complete health. In her letter to Dr. Kong, she gratefully enthused: "I'm able to eat anything I want now... I've been able to stop taking all the medication I was on. You are an excellent doctor, the very best I've ever had."
How Does Acupuncture Work for Digestive Diseases
Acupuncture can adjust / balance gastrointestinal tract movements, the secretion of digestive glands, and the absorption of nutritious substances. As every individual body has different conditions, it also responds to acupuncture in different ways. However, acupuncture has very emphatic effect on functions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestine. Acupuncture can reduce stress, nourish related organs, minimize symptoms, and contribute to medication-free digestive system health maintenance. Acupuncture has demonstrated effectiveness in managing the side effects of from both chemotherapy medication and anesthesia.
Course of treatment
Generally speaking, there are 10-15 sessions in one course of treatment for most chronic conditions. However, some patients' symptoms resolve after just a few sessions. Chinese herbs work synergistically with acupuncture.
For more information about acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine for treatment of digestive system disease contact Acupuncture and Chinese Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan at 734-276-3432