Abdominal bloating is caused by a number of different underlying problems which may including small intestine bacterial overgrowth, low stomach acid, constipation and more.

From a Chinese medicine perspective there are several possible causes of abdominal bloating common including:

• Stomach heat (inflammation)
• Stomach insufficiency (weak stomach function/low stomach acid)
• Liver overacting on the Stomach (chronic stress)
• Parasitic infections
• and more

Generally speaking expected improvement is quite fast within a few days starting treatment however treatment can take 3-5 months to stabilize the underlying problems with Chinese herbal medicine,  dietary changes and sometime supplementation

This group of viruses that cause respiratory problems such as bronchitis, pneumonia, common colds, conjunctivitis and more. In Children, this group of viruses may cause infection in the respiratory tract as well as the intestinal tract.

The most common type of treatment in my clinic for such conditions are the use of Chinese herbal medicine that can be directed in different ways depending on the stage of the disease and a persons constitution.

There are 3 primary causes of acid reflux and GERD. They are:

3. LES (lower esophageal sphincter) malfunction which allows contents in the stomach to flow back up the esophagus.

Read my full article of the underlying causes of acid reflux and GERD here

This can be a frustrating condition as it often affects a persons physical appears and confidence. There are a variety of causes. The most common include hormonal changes, use of certain medications, poor dietary habits, chronic stress and excessive oil production.

I expect to see significant improvement for this condition with the use of Chinese herbal medicine and dietary changes.

An autoimmune dysfunction where the bodies own immune system is attacking the thyroid tissue. Important to detect early to prevent future damage to the thyroid and the diagnosis of hypothyroidism.

I see good results with Chinese medicine alongside dietary changes and a specific supplement program for 6 months. 

General anxiety is the expectation that you or somebody else is about to experience:

• More pain than pleasure
• More loss than gain
• More negative than position
• More drawback than benefit
• More challenges than support

3 underlying causes lead to the vast majority of arthritic problems.

3. Systemic bacterial infections

A rare disease characterised by multiple lipomas that lead to severe pain. 

From my experience with one patient, the underlying problem were autoimmune in nature, accompanied with chronic, systemic inflammation. 

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine along with dietary changes has produced meaningful results.