Q In what order does the clinic treat bloating?
A We first press the abdomen and read the pulse to see how stiff the area below the breastbone is. Then we restore stomach movement, clear what has accumulated, help the lining recover, and settle the over-sensitised nerves. Acupuncture and moxibustion release the stiff area while herbal medicine builds the stomach's strength.
Detailed Answer
Stage one revives the stalled rhythm of stomach movement. Stage two clears the waste that has hardened around the stomach, and stage three helps the irritated lining recover. Finally we settle the stomach nerves made sensitive by tension so the problem does not return.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The order matters. Clearing while movement is still dead only drains energy, and treating the lining while the waste remains brings the problem back quickly. We begin with acupuncture and moxibustion to release the stiff upper abdomen and add herbal medicine matched to your constitution and cause.
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