Acupuncture in London for Diarrhoea: How Pulse Diagnosis Identifies Root Imbalances
Diarrhoea may seem like a simple inconvenience, but when it becomes recurring or long-lasting, it often reflects deeper imbalances within the digestive system. While medication may temporarily stop symptoms, it rarely addresses why the problem keeps returning.
At George Monkhouse Acupuncture in London, advanced pulse diagnosis helps uncover the root causes of diarrhoea — from weak digestion to stress-related imbalances — allowing acupuncture to restore digestive strength and regulate bowel movements naturally.
Understanding Diarrhoea in Chinese Medicine
In Chinese medicine, diarrhoea is not only a gut issue. It reflects widespread disruption across the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Kidney systems, which govern digestion, fluid metabolism, and energy production.
Common underlying patterns include:
Spleen Qi deficiency causing loose stools, bloating, and fatigue
Liver Qi stagnation leading to stress-triggered digestive episodes
Damp accumulation creating heaviness, bloating, and persistent looseness
Kidney Yang deficiency resulting in early-morning diarrhoea or watery stools
Cold or heat in the intestines causing abdominal pain or urgency
Rather than treating diarrhoea as a single condition, pulse diagnosis identifies which of these patterns is disrupting healthy digestion.
How Pulse Diagnosis Identifies the Root Imbalance
Pulse diagnosis is one of the most sensitive diagnostic tools in Chinese medicine. By reading over 25 pulse qualities, George can assess:
Whether digestion is weak or overstressed
If the body is failing to transform food and fluids properly
Whether “dampness” or inflammation is trapped in the gut
If stress is directly affecting bowel movements
How deeply the imbalance affects long-term digestive resilience
This level of clarity allows for a personalised treatment plan that strengthens digestion at the root, not just the symptoms.
How Acupuncture Helps Restore Healthy Digestion
Acupuncture supports digestive repair by regulating the nervous system, improving circulation to the gut, and strengthening weak organ systems.
Key benefits include:
Regulating bowel movements and reducing urgency
Strengthening weak digestion for better nutrient absorption
Calming stress-related flare-ups
Clearing dampness and inflammation
Improving overall digestive resilience
This holistic approach helps patients move from chronic discomfort to stable, long-term digestive health.
A 39-year-old woman came to George with daily loose stools, abdominal bloating, and stress-related flare-ups that had persisted for months. She had tried dietary changes and medication, but symptoms always returned.
Pulse diagnosis revealed:
Weak Spleen Qi
Liver Qi stagnation from chronic stress
Dampness lingering in the digestive system
Her acupuncture plan focused on strengthening digestion, clearing dampness, and calming emotional tension.
After four weeks, her bowel movements stabilised. Within two months, she experienced:
Normal, regular stools
Reduced bloating
Stronger energy and mood stability
Recurring diarrhoea is almost always a sign of deeper internal imbalance — not just an isolated digestive issue. Acupuncture and pulse diagnosis offer a precise, natural way to identify these imbalances and restore long-term digestive harmony.
If you're experiencing ongoing diarrhoea or digestive discomfort, book a consultation with George at georgemonkhouse.com. Discover how acupuncture and pulse diagnosis can help restore your digestive balance naturally.
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