Case 1: Bloating and Gas
Female, 40s: She had suffered from digestive issues for eight years. Her symptoms included gas, bloating, constipation, silent acid reflux, a burning sensation in the stomach, and anxiety.
Treatment: After her first acupuncture treatment her symptoms improved by 50%. She received a second treatment and began a colon cleanse, which resolved the remaining digestive symptoms. She also cut down sugars and added vegetable juicing for detox. Her condition continued to improve steadily.
Case 2: Acid Reflux
Male, 30s: He had suffered from acid reflux for over five years. Medication had not helped, and the daily pain left him angry and frustrated. He decided to seek natural healing instead.
Treatment: He received a total of three acupuncture treatments and the pain resolved completely. He also changed his diet — cutting down carbs, sugar, and alcohol — and began juicing and colon cleansing to detox his digestive tract. He now watches his diet carefully and returns for preventive acupuncture every few months.
Case 3: IBS
Female, 30s: She was diagnosed with IBS. Her symptoms included gas, pain over the liver, constipation, and low energy.
Treatment: She received two acupuncture treatments with moxibustion and Chinese herbal medicine. Within two treatments she was symptom free. She later discovered that her new birth control pills may have triggered the IBS. Her gynecologist switched her prescription, and she has had no further IBS symptoms since.
Case 4: Diarrhea and Constipation
emale, 30s: She had been experiencing excessive diarrhea for several months. Food was moving through her system too quickly, resulting in loose stools that alternated with constipation. Since she lived far from both of my offices, I guided her through my colon detoxification protocol remotely. This significantly reduced the frequency of her diarrhea. She continued with liver detoxification, supported by Chinese herbal supplements, and her diarrhea resolved completely. During her healing process, she joined my Meditation Seminar and Reiki Self-Healing Workshop, where she learned to calm her mind, manage stress, and care for her body with compassion.
Case 5: Colitis
Male, 50s: He came seeking natural treatment for colitis after his symptoms — urgent bowel movements and loose stools with mucus — had worsened. He was also carrying significant stress from a difficult relationship, leaving him with unresolved emotions. He began bi-weekly acupuncture sessions as the foundation of his treatment, alongside an anti-inflammatory Chinese herbal formula. Energy Soul Therapy with Reiki helped him release anger and frustration. Over time, he learned to focus on his health and make peace with the past. His condition improved steadily until he became free from symptoms entirely.
Case 6: Constipation
Female, 30s: She came in frustrated by persistent constipation and occasional bloating. She was an anxious person by nature, prone to worrying about small things — including her constipation itself. She began acupuncture and my colon detoxification protocol, which improved her bowel movements quickly. When symptoms returned slightly, we looked deeper. It became clear that her constipation was rooted not only in her microbiome but also in her anxiety and mindset. I introduced breathing exercises and guided her toward a more mindful approach to daily life. As she learned to worry less, her bowel movements became regular and steady.
Case 7: Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Female, 70s: She had a weak digestive system since childhood. Her digestion had worsened further after having her gallbladder removed years earlier, and she frequently experienced bloating and gas.
Treatment: She began acupuncture every two weeks, combined with a detoxification protocol for the colon and liver. As treatment continued, her liver enzyme numbers steadily improved and are now within normal range. She maintains a clean, nutritional diet and continues acupuncture for preventive care.
Case 8: Gastritis
Female, 50s: After accidentally eating too much heavy food with rich meat and sauces, she developed stomach pain within hours. Despite it being a single event, the pain became persistent and would not resolve on its own.
Treatment: She received a Chinese herbal formula to alleviate the pain and resolve the congestion. Within one course of herbs — twelve days — the pain stopped completely and her stomach returned to normal.
Disclaimer:
Please note, Mika Ichihara, M.S., L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and holistic practitioner, and not a medical doctor. Always consult a medical doctor or appropriate physician to discuss your conditions and receive their medical advice. You should not rely on this website for diagnosis or medical advice, which serves solely as general holistic guidance to your conditions. Mika Ichihara may provide general information about medical conditions and treatments. However, the information provided by Mika Ichihara and this website is not a substitute for medical advice. Mika Ichihara assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly from action taken based on her holistic advice and the information or material on or linked to this site.