Acupuncture is really a good alternative medicine technique for common ailments such as allergies, minor headaches and pains. I have been practicing acupuncture for 4 years now.

i did acupuncture for 23 session but it didnot help me to release acid reflux. do u know why?

Hi Mary,

You don’t say what else you did. I would always recommend a big change in your diet and an exercise plan. Also you should be placed on herbal and nutritional supplements for your condition by your acupuncturist. In other words we are talking about a lifestyle change and overhaul.

Most people don’t want to do this and hope that just the acupuncture alone will solve the problem and they can go on living their life as they always have. I offer to my patients the opportunity to make these changes and we recommend the lab work to determine what supplements, herbs and food changes you need.

It would be good to get a complete metabolic and hormonal workup done. Do a Metametix allergy test, start working to eliminate the foods that bother you. Until that time go on the acid reflux diet that you can find online — search for silent reflux. For some reason it is the best list for most people until they get going with the other changes.

You will need to change how you eat and what you eat for life. A balance of herbs and supplements daily will be needed also for the rest of your life and once you get better maintaince acupuncture for wellness. Also don’t forget daily exercise. Whether you weight is where you should be or not exercise will keep the Qi moving and your body functioning.

What are the bonuses? You likely have other problems like anxiety, stress, even insomnia. Maybe even pain in your joints or back pain. Many or all of these problems should get better if you follow your specific program without fail.

Doing just acupuncture only part of the puzzle. You need to do the whole program.