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Do you have burning urination (like a UTI) but also symptoms like tongue ulcers, anxiety, or insomnia? In Chinese Medicine, this points to a pattern called Full-Heat in the Small Intestine. It occurs when "Fire" from the Heart—often caused by emotional stress—travels down to its partner organ, the Small Intestine, and then gets dumped into the bladder, causing urinary symptoms.

Key signs are a combination of:

• Burning urination and dark urine.
• Mouth/tongue ulcers.
• Anxiety, restlessness, or insomnia.

It is crucial to see a medical doctor for any burning urination. Our acupressure therapy works alongside medical care to treat the root cause, aiming to clear Heat from both the Heart (the source) and the urinary tract (the symptom). The lifestyle advice is critical, focusing on a cooling diet and stress management to resolve the issue.

Do you experience a severe, twisting, or cramping pain in your lower abdomen, sometimes radiating to your back or groin? This is the classic presentation of a pattern called Small Intestine-Qi Pain. In Chinese Medicine, it's like a painful "kink" in the energy flow of the small intestine, often triggered by either an invasion of Cold or by intense emotional stress causing the Liver to "attack" the gut.

Key signs of this pattern include:

• A severe, twisting pain in the lower abdomen.
• Pain that may be relieved by passing gas.
• Pain that radiates to the groin or testicles (in men).

Severe abdominal pain should always be evaluated by a doctor. Our acupressure therapy works to address the underlying cause by either warming the abdomen to release a cold-induced spasm or by soothing the nervous system to stop a stress-induced attack.

A sudden onset of severe, twisting abdominal pain, combined with constipation (no stool or gas) and vomiting, points to a serious and acute Chinese Medicine pattern called Small Intestine-Qi Tied. This is not simple indigestion; it's a complete blockage of the bowel's energy flow, as if the gut has been twisted into a tight knot.

Key signs of this pattern include:

• Severe, constant, twisting abdominal pain.
• Constipation and inability to pass gas.
• Vomiting.

These symptoms are a MEDICAL EMERGENCY, as they can indicate appendicitis or a bowel obstruction. Seek immediate evaluation at a hospital. Our therapies are only appropriate as a supportive measure for recovery after you have been medically cleared.

If you suffer from persistent fatigue (especially after meals), bloating, loose stools, and a feeling of heaviness, you may be experiencing a very common pattern called Spleen Qi Deficiency. In Chinese Medicine, this means your body's "digestive engine" is running low on power, often due to diet, worry, or overwork. It struggles to transform food into the vital energy (Qi) you need to thrive.

Key signs include:

• Chronic tiredness and weakness.
• Bloating after eating.
• Poor appetite and loose stools.

Our acupressure treatments and targeted lifestyle advice focus on "recharging" this vital system. We guide you on the crucial importance of warm, cooked foods and calm eating habits to help you rebuild your core energy, improve digestion, and restore your vitality.

Do you suffer from a deep, pervasive feeling of cold, chronic fatigue, and water retention or puffiness? This is often accompanied by digestive issues like loose stools with undigested food. In Chinese Medicine, this points to a pattern of Spleen Yang Deficiency. It's a condition where your body's "digestive fire" has gone out, leaving your system too cold to properly transform food into energy and manage fluids.

Key signs include:

• A profound feeling of being cold, with cold limbs.
• Chronic exhaustion.
• Water retention (edema) and bloating.
• Diarrhea with undigested food.

Our acupressure treatments focus on rekindling this vital digestive fire. The most crucial part of healing, however, is lifestyle. We provide essential guidance on a strictly warming diet and habits to help you expel Cold, rebuild your core warmth, and restore your energy.

Do you suffer from a persistent dragging or bearing-down sensation in your lower abdomen, varicose veins, or even the prolapse of an organ? In Chinese Medicine, these are the hallmark signs of Spleen Qi Sinking. This occurs when the body's core energy (Spleen Qi) becomes so depleted that it can no longer perform its vital function of "holding things up." It is a serious progression of general fatigue and poor digestion.

Key signs include:

• A bearing-down feeling in the abdomen.
• Prolapse of organs, hemorrhoids, or varicose veins.
• Chronic diarrhea.
• Extreme fatigue and a desire to lie down.

Our acupressure treatments are specifically designed with a strong "lifting" intention to counteract this downward trend. We provide essential lifestyle advice, focusing on a strengthening diet and, most importantly, radical rest and avoidance of strain, to help you rebuild your Spleen's supportive power.