Acupuncture can support your digestive system by helping to balance the nervous system, which controls how your body digests food. When the nervous system is working well, it helps move food smoothly through the digestive tract, supports the release of digestive enzymes, and improves how your body absorbs nutrients.

Acupuncture also has natural anti-inflammatory effects. This can be especially helpful for people with digestive conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Crohn’s disease. By reducing inflammation in the gut, acupuncture may help ease discomfort such as bloating, cramping, and irregular bowel movements — helping your digestion work more comfortably and effectively.