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“Can acupuncture help with nausea?”

My mother is almost always nauseous. Can acupuncture help to treat this problem?

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**Diana Abramachayeva** Acupuncturist Queens, NY · Accepted Answer

Diana Abramachayeva Acupuncturist Queens, NY

Only after an MD assessment. Acupuncture can help with nausea, but you want to make sure there is no severe pathology behind the nausea.

**Dr. Hongjie Zhu** Acupuncturist Lake Mary, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hongjie Zhu Acupuncturist Lake Mary, FL

Yes

**JOONKOO LEE** Acupuncturist LOS ANGELES, California · Accepted Answer

JOONKOO LEE Acupuncturist LOS ANGELES, California

Acupuncture & Herbs

**Po Hsun Chang** Acupuncturist Austin, TX · Accepted Answer

Po Hsun Chang Acupuncturist Austin, TX

First we need to figure out what causes her nausea. Once the cause is known, acupuncture can be applied to resolve the cause(s) and relieve the symptom.

**Geoffrey Hayes** Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM · Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Hayes Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM

Acupuncture is great for nausea with almost immediate effects.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

Yes acupuncture can help relieve nausea and many types of digestion issues

**Veronica E. Trollerud** Acupuncturist Coral Gables, FL · Accepted Answer

Veronica E. Trollerud Acupuncturist Coral Gables, FL

Yes, this is actually a simple fix. We will also make some dietary suggestions that may be contributing to the nausea.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

The best and non-pharmaceuticals treatment for any nausea is ACUPUNCTURE based on evidence today.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes, absolutely. Nausea is a reversal of the stomach energy, which could be corrected relatively quickly, but it would take an in-person assessment to say any more.

**Dr. Rodney Dunetz** Acupuncturist Boca Raton, FL · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture and herbal therapies have been used to treat nausea for thousands of years with great success. It is, of course, important to evaluate the severity of the condition and to also embrace the traditional western diagnostics to be sure there’s not an underlying pathology that needs to be addressed with conventional western medical treatment. Having said that, it is a very effective method for treating nausea due to numerous conditions. Acupuncture and herbal therapies have been used successfully for nausea related to chemotherapy, pregnancy, seasickness, vertigo, and numerous other pathologies. It certainly represents a good option for treating nausea.

Always consult a qualified licensed practitioner.

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Yes, acupuncture can help with most nauseousness.

David

**Steffani Corey** Acupuncturist New Port Richey, FL · Accepted Answer

Steffani Corey Acupuncturist New Port Richey, FL

Absolutely! Acupuncture can help with a wide variety of digestive disorders but nausea is one of the most common symptoms that acupuncture treats.

**Mike Daniel Berkley** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Mike Daniel Berkley Acupuncturist New York, NY

Yes.

**Mr. Robert Arthur Wesley** Acupuncturist Federal Heights, CO · Accepted Answer

Mr. Robert Arthur Wesley Acupuncturist Federal Heights, CO

Yes. For any abdominal complaints, it's advisable to check with your doctor to make sure there is nothing serious. Acupuncture can very effective for morning sickness, motion sickness, indigestion, nausea from chemotherapy, etc.

Robert Wesley

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet Acupuncturist Ventura, CA

Acupuncture helps to treat nausea. It is often prescribed for pregnant women or cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.

**Jeannette Kerns** Acupuncturist Saint Cloud, florida · Accepted Answer

Jeannette Kerns Acupuncturist Saint Cloud, florida

Absolutely! Acupuncture is great for nausea in general as well as motion and morning sickness and sour stomach.

However, were she my patient I would make identifying the source of the nausea a priority. I often find digestive issues such as bile insufficiency, gallstones, lack of digestive enzymes, medication side effects or food allergies to be the culprit.

**Snohomish Brown** Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Snohomish Brown Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA

Of course it can! So can Chinese herbs alleviate the feeling of nausea, but it is important to determine the cause of the nausea first. Frequently, the feeling of nausea is evidence of too much dampness in the body, but other factors can contribute to this as well.

**Qisheng Guan** Acupuncturist ventura, ca · Accepted Answer

Qisheng Guan Acupuncturist ventura, ca

Yes, acupuncture can used to treat nausea.

Dr. Qisheng Guan, Lic. Ac. OMD

**Jordan New** Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Jordan New Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine Denver, CO

Acupuncture is highly effective to relieve nausea and support the body to heal from what is causing the nausea.

**Jackie Hinzman** Acupuncturist Lincoln, Nebraska · Accepted Answer

Jackie Hinzman Acupuncturist Lincoln, Nebraska

Absolutely!!

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is well known for treating pain and anxiety/stress/insomnia. It has been known some Chinese medicine schools focus solely on treating digestion to harmonize the self again. I have had success with patients who tried everything, especially prescription medications that either did nothing or worsened their condition, involving nausea as their main
condition. Heavily depending on the conditions and symptoms your mother presents, I believe acupuncture alone can help resolve this issue, but if not, herbal supplements are another powerful method of Traditional Chinese Medicine that will either work synergistically with acupuncture or alone.

Live happy,

Michael

**Jennifer Kolter** Acupuncturist Henderson, MN · Accepted Answer

Jennifer Kolter Acupuncturist Henderson, MN

Yes I believe it would help. There are many reasons for nausea. When we look at the whole body it can be easier to see why it is happening.

**Caitria Thiele** Acupuncturist Greendale, WI · Accepted Answer

Caitria Thiele Acupuncturist Greendale, WI

Yes! Acupuncture is phenomenal at relieving nausea!

**Abe Shahabelmolki** Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL · Accepted Answer

Abe Shahabelmolki Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL

Yes. Acupuncture points help to control the stomach fluids to stay down. Please consult with your doctor about the cause of her condition. Thanks.

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Phranque Wright Acupuncturist Chicago, IL

It can quite easily as long as there are not extreme medical issues causing the nausea. Acupuncture can be helpful if the nausea is a side-effect of drugs or a general issue, but be sure that there isn't a serious issue creating the nausea first.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

You betcha! Acupuncture can be very effective in treating nausea. As always, it's about frequency and consistency with her treatments, so be sure she goes to all appointments, even if it doesn't start to take effect immediately.

I hope she starts feeling better soon!!

**Dr. Donna Grace Alipat** Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM · Accepted Answer

Dr. Donna Grace Alipat Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM

Hello,

Yes, we do have protocols that can help with nausea.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Yes. There is also acupressure she can do at home to help with the symptoms. Seeing an acupuncturist, however, will be more effective.

**Krishna Kariann Avalon** Acupuncturist Portland, OR · Accepted Answer

Krishna Kariann Avalon Acupuncturist Portland, OR

Good morning,

Acupuncture helps treat nausea very effectively. Your mother will likely feel relief immediately.

**Kathleen Blazek** Acupuncturist Colorado Springs, CO · Accepted Answer

Kathleen Blazek Acupuncturist Colorado Springs, CO

It is important to determine what is causing your mother's nausea. Several factors can be involved such as medications, allergic responses to food, changes in health, etc. Acupuncture has been shown to be very effective for nausea associated with chemotherapy, pregnancy, stress/depression and system deficiencies.

**Roxene Bates DOM LAc ADS** Acupuncturist Logan, UT · Accepted Answer

Yes! Acupuncture can be very helpful in quelling nausea. Thanks for your question.

The following is a quote from a recent science-based journal:

"Acupuncture is a treatment in which thin needles (diameter of 0.20-0.30 mm) are inserted into various points along the skin, according to energy channels (meridians) established thousands of years ago. The anti-emetic effects of acupuncture apparently stem from the resultant increase in hypophyseal secretion of beta-endorphins and ACTH, with subsequent
inhibition of the CTZ and vomiting center. Acupuncture also affects the upper GI tract, decreasing acid secretion and repressing gastric arrhythmias. Clinical research has found this treatment modality to be effective for nausea, whether it be due to morning sickness in pregnant women, motion sickness in travellers, postoperative nausea or chemotherapy-induced nausea in cancer patients."

**Ms. Yvonne R. Farrell** Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can be very useful for many digestive issues, especially nausea. It is important to see a doctor to make sure that there are no serious conditions that are causing the nausea. Nausea can be a simple thing that is easily treated, but it can also be a symptom of many other more serious conditions. Any diagnostic information that you can provide to your acupuncturist will help them to determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Also, remember to tell your acupuncturist of any medications your mother is currently taking, as nausea is one of the most common side effects of many drugs.

Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc

**Susan Elaine Friedrich** Acupuncturist Everett, WA · Accepted Answer

Susan Elaine Friedrich Acupuncturist Everett, WA

Yes, acupuncture can help with nausea.

Susan Friedrich

**Mr. Brian Sung wook Yoon** Acupuncturist Morrisville, PA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Brian Sung wook Yoon Acupuncturist Morrisville, PA

Yes

**Ms. Janice Fluellen Campbell** Acupuncturist Baltimore, MD · Accepted Answer

Ms. Janice Fluellen Campbell Acupuncturist Baltimore, MD

Yes. The causes of nausea vary. Acupuncture, and possibly herbs, can address causes on the physical, emotional, and mental levels simultaneously.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

Yes. Acupuncture has an excellent track record in the treatment of nausea. I'd also double-check with a gastroenterologist just to make sure there's nothing seriously wrong. Make sure your mother sees an NCCAOM board certified and state licensed acupuncturist.

**Dr. Carol Revak** Acupuncturist Tucson, AZ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Carol Revak Acupuncturist Tucson, AZ

There is a specific acupuncture point named Pericardium 6 that has a great track record for treating nausea. A search for the point on the internet gives the precise location of the point which can also be treated with acupressure (without needles). Pressing this point for several minutes can really help!

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