Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In order to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) effectively with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a TCM diagnosis is essential. According to western medicine, there are a few different types of IBS and these variations are important to TCM.

I've personally found that the four most important interventions for IBS are acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, diet, and stress management (typically through exercise, attention to mental-emotional health, etc.).

As time goes on, I better see the strong relationship between the gut, brain, and mental-emotional health.