Acupuncture for celiac Disease, celiac is an autoimmune disease that affects the villi of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of food. It’s starts as a sensitivity to carbohydrates and notably gluten which is found in breads and most baked products. When gluten is eaten it can produce an inflammatory process in the gut which leads to gas, bloating and a host of other digestive systems.  The medical approach is based on certain gluten antibodies in the blood . The diagnosis is later confirmed by a tissue biopsy of the small intestine. The treatment for this consists of a strict, life-time gluten free diet. Healing typically occurs 6 months after the initiation of such a plan but can also take up to two years in older patients. The effects of celiac can be severe as often these patients have other auto-immune conditions and celiac itself has also been associated to issues such as osteoporosis and chronic insomnia. In applying Acupuncture for celiac Disease the method of treatment is somewhat different but complimentary to the western approach. Diet remains of the utmost importance but Chinese medicine sees a liver / spleen disharmony at the root of the condition. In the case of  celiac with chronic diarrhea and weight loss, a condition of spleen deficiency and damp heat are also included. An Acupuncture for celiac Disease protocol would involve placing needles along a number of meridians such as the liver, spleen and Ren channels to help balance the body’s energy and augment the ability of the small intestine to complete digestion. Treatment time is generally about a hour in length with a typical course of treatments running about ten sessions. As part of the treatment process your acupuncturist might also prescribe several herbal formulas to help the body compensate for the celiac and reduce symptoms. Such formulas as Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang Jia Wei are good in removing heat from the stomach and intestines and can be easily obtained in any herbal store. At Chiropractic Health, Acupuncture for celiac Disease is a focus of our clinicians and we offer a number of treatment solutions and treatment plans from allergy testing to help with diet planning. Call today for a free consultation.