Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Symptoms

Abdominal pain in association with frequent diarrhea, constipation, abdominal bloating, irritable colon, spastic colon or a change in bowel movement

Causes ( TCM)

• Spleen Qi deficiency and Liver Qi stagnation
• Symptoms associated with IBS are closely related to stress

Treatment Goal

• Stops diarrhea
• Eliminating bloating
• Stop pain
• Strengthening the Spleen
• Clears damp-heat
• Regulates Liver Qi
• Reduce Stress

Treatment Session

• To stop the symptoms : 2 times a week for 3 week
• To strengthen the Digestive system : 1 time a week for 6 week

Technique

• Painless Abdominal Acupuncture
• 5 Element Face lift Acupuncture
• Relaxing Scalp Acupuncture
• Auricular Acupuncture / Ear Bleeding Therapy

Diet (During treatment)

• Stop consuming foods that are associated with gas production
• Avoid food such as onions, soda, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli
• Avoid dairy product, spicy, acidic and caffeinated beverage

Life Style

• Relax your mind
• Application of a heat pad to the abdomen may help with relieving pain
• Light abdominal massage

Testimonial:

After years of struggling with IBS, increased medication and great frustration; I am now medication and IBS free after 5 treatments with Dr. Lam’s unique acupuncture treatments. What a pleasure to now live pain free without side effects of medication. Thank you Dr. Lam.
-----S.Barbara., Glendale, 2008

I came to Dr. Lam initially because I was experiencing excessive gas and stomach bloating. I started feeling significant relief after the first two sessions. Within 6 weeks, my symptoms were 80% eliminated. I have been so impressed and happy with Dr. Lam’s warm, wise and nurturing personality that I now see him weekly for ‘Maintenance” plus “Preventative medicine”. My gas and bloating is 100% cured and I feel rejuvenated and energized after every session with Dr. Lam. He is the absolute best!!
-----Vanessa Bradley, Beverly Hills, 2008