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Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your question. I understand you are in a difficult situation.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be very effctive for improving gastric motility and the treatment of constipation. Because TCM is a holistic medicine, it works to help improve overall health.
TCM is not a one size fits all treatment. Each patient is diagnose individually. So I cannot tell you an herbal formula or an acupuncture point which may necessarily help. That can only be done after an examination which includes various questions, taking the pules, and looking at the tongue.
In TCM, constipation may be related to various diagnosis including internal heat and dryness or qi (the body's energy)deficiency.
Acupuncture can help by boosting the body's energy and getting rid of the heat. From a western science perspective, we're not completely sure how it works. But it may help by "waking up" the nerves in your digestive tract and reminding your brain how to digest well.
I recommend you find an acupuncturist in your area who also is trained in Chinese herbs. Herbs can be very effective for constipation as well. Your practicioner will be able to research if there are known herb drug interactions for their formula.
Best,
Joe
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