Natural Treatments for Gastritis
At Sophia Natural Health we can recommend Connecticut residents customized treatment plans for those suffering from Gastritis. We are here to help change the course of your current health state.*
SERVING BROOKFIELD, DANBURY, RIDGEFIELD & NEARBY
If you are suffering from gastritis, just know that you are not alone. Gastritis affects nearly 200,000 people a year in the United States. Many people have chosen to seek proper treatments to help with the discomfort from gastritis, which includes inflammation of the stomach lining causing abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Schedule an appointment with one of our natural health specialists at Sophia today to seek further treatment options.
Our Office Serving Brookfield, CT
Address: 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone: (203) 740-9300
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:30AM – 6PM
Tuesday: 11:00AM – 6PM
Wendesday: 8:30AM – 6PM
Thursday: 11:00AM – 6PM
Friday: 8:30AM – 1PM
Sat – Sun: Closed
Potential Treatments for Gastritis
Gastritis can be an uncomfortable condition to live with and can occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or gradually (chronic gastritis) with symptoms that include indigestion, abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, loss of appetite, and more. Sophia Natural Health Center offers the expertise to help ease these painful symptoms. A variety of treatment plans can be offered to help treat gastritis ranging from lifestyle and diet changes, nutrition and dietary supplements, herbal treatments, acupuncture, and many more. Sophia will work one on one with you to develop the proper treatment for your needs.*
Acupuncture
We use the pain-relieving method of inserting tiny and sterilized needles into your body to try to relax you.*
Cupping
Cupping is used to encourage energy flow, by using heated glass cups along your body to pull out toxins in your qi.*
Dietary Therapy
To help prevent the harsher symptoms of an ulcer, you may be consulted on your dietary choices.
Manual Therapy
Joints and soft tissue are manipulated through massage in order to relieve pain as comfortably as possible.*
Moxibustion
To increase circulation in your body, an herb mugwort is burned to warm the area near the patient’s skin.
Tui Na
A therapeutic massage that works well in combination with acupuncture, and helps to increase the flow of blood in an area.
Diathermy
Heat therapy utilizing the deep body tissue in order to increase blood circulation and relax muscles.
Herbal Therapy
We use custom herbal remedies to treat any patient’s conditions affecting them and their natural healing power.
Lifestyle Counseling
We consult people on how their unhealthy lifestyles may affect them, such as diet and amount of exercise
Symptoms and Causes of Gastritis
Gastritis or inflammation of the stomach lining, may develop from a variety of different reasons. Gastritis can not only be caused by an infection, bacteria, or autoimmune disorder but also can be caused by overuse of ibuprofen, Advil, or Motrin, excessive alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and also from drinking large amounts of coffee or acidic beverages. The most common symptoms of gastritis are stomach pains and discomfort but many of our patients come in with symptoms that include:
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain
- Hiccups
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dark stools
Your Different Treatment Options
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine where sterilized needles are inserted into your acupressure points to create more energy flow in your body.* Acupuncture can help alleviate stress and improve overall digestive function for individuals suffering with gastritis.* When done correctly, acupuncture can provide relief for both acute and chronic gastritis and is used to treat a wide array of ailments.*
Herbal Therapy
Here at Sophia Natural Health we use custom herbal remedies to help treat gastritis as well as other conditions that are affecting them.* Herbs are helpful and may strengthen and tone the body’s systems. Our knowledgeable herbal specialists will work closely with you to find the right herbal treatment for your specific condition to help reduce pain and inflammation caused by gastritis.*
Lifestyle Counseling
One way that you can potentially relieve the symptoms of gastritis is to change up your lifestyle and/or diet and nutrition. Many of the symptoms of gastritis are caused by alcohol consumption, tobacco products, acidic beverages such as coffee, soda, and fruit juices, or overuse of ibuprofen. Controlling the use or completing stopping the use of these may be the best way to relieve pain and symptoms.* Sophia Natural Health offers lifestyle coaching to help people change their habits and routines in order to improve their health condition.*
Your Trusted Natural Specialist for Gastritis
At Sophia Natural Health, we strive to help our patients that are suffering from gastritis, using holistic therapies. In your initial consultation, you will meet with our professional health provider who will create a customized therapy plan for your gastritis condition. Call us today if you would like to get started.*
*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment will vary. Sophia Natural Health Center does not guarantee certain results