Digestive Disorders

Digestive Disorders services offered in Brevard, NC

Every year, 62 million Americans find out they have a digestive disorder, and the symptoms can be so severe that many individuals feel the need to undergo surgery. At Root and Branch Holistic Care in Brevard, North Carolina, Charlie Roach, DAc, LAc, FMP, CSMA, specializes in an innovative blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and functional medicine to address the root cause of your condition and pursue relief and healing. To learn more about the treatment options available, you can book an appointment online. You can also call, text, or email Root and Branch Holistic Care today.

What are digestive disorders?

Digestive disorders can refer to any health condition that impacts the organs making up your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as the stomach, large and small intestines, or esophagus.

Common digestive disorders include:

Acid reflux
Nausea and vomiting
Heartburn
Diarrhea and constipation
Abdominal pain and bloating

If a condition becomes severe, it may impact your overall health by inhibiting your ability to properly absorb vital nutrients from your food.

What causes digestive disorders?

Many factors can influence how your digestive tract functions, including:

Travel and changes in routine
Insufficient dietary fiber or exercise
Stress
Pregnancy
Some medications, such as antidepressants or narcotics
Large amounts of dairy

At Root and Branch Holistic Care, Charlie takes a functional medicine approach to healing your digestive system and may address your gut microbiome, energy flow, or structural imbalances to address the root causes of discomfort.

What treatments can help digestive disorders?

Depending on your needs, Charlie may recommend:

Acupuncture

This Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment uses very fine needles inserted into specific pressure points to rebalance or unblock your qi, or energy. While acupuncture can benefit a wide variety of ailments, you may find it particularly effective for your digestive disorder.

Nutritional counseling and supplements

To aid struggling digestive systems and support health and pain relief, Root and Branch Holistic Care offers high-quality supplements from research-driven lines such as Pure Encapsulations®, Designs for Health®, BioMatrix, DesBio, Quicksilver Scientific®, and others.

Charlie can also offer lifestyle, herbal, and nutritional counseling to restore your body’s ideal balance.

Zheng Gu Tui Na and cupping therapies

Zheng Gu Tui Na is an advanced form of TCM therapeutic massage. During a Zheng Gu Tui Na massage, a trained provider carefully manipulates your joints, tissues, fascia, and muscles into proper alignment with deep, repetitive, and continuous hand strokes.

This massage can complement other alternative therapies to relieve pain, stress, and digestive issues. Cupping stimulates digestion and can help you reduce bloating and constipation.

Lab services

If necessary, Charlie can order specialty lab work to give you the answers you need to tailor your treatment plan.

You can find effective, holistic, nonsurgical care for digestive disorders and start feeling better. Book your appointment at Root and Branch Holistic Care online or by calling or texting Charlie’s direct line or emailing the office today.