Conditions · Digestive health
Does this sound familiar?
The TCM view
Traditional Chinese Medicine places the Spleen and Stomach (its terms for digestive function) at the core of energy production. Patterns are shaped by diet, stress, sleep and constitution — which is why food therapy is central to this work.
The medical view
Biomedically, the gut–brain axis links stress, the autonomic nervous system and digestive symptoms. Some digestive symptoms need medical evaluation first. Acupuncture for nausea (especially stimulation of the P6 point) is one of the better-studied applications.
Your care at Seven Medicine
How long care usually takes
Food and lifestyle changes plus regular treatment usually need several weeks to evaluate meaningfully.
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Personalized guidance on what, when and how you eat — grounded in TCM principles and realistic for your life.
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Treatment addresses digestion along with the stress and sleep patterns that often drive it.
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Dr. Kristina follows up on what you changed and what you noticed, then refines the plan.
Research
Reviewed October 2026. Research describes groups of people, not guarantees for any individual. Explore the research →
Cochrane reviews of dozens of trials found that stimulating the PC6 point on the inner wrist reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting compared with sham, with minor side effects. For chemotherapy-related nausea, a 2023 review found acupuncture added to standard anti-nausea medicine may help, but with low to very low certainty.
Patient experiences
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences, not typical or guaranteed results.
Meet your practitioner
DAcCHM, M.CM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Dr. Kristina completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine as valedictorian, summa cum laude, after earning master’s degrees in both acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her clinical training spans hospital and rehabilitation settings in Minnesota and clinical study in Zhengzhou, China.
She explains your care in both TCM and familiar medical terms, so you understand what she’s seeing, why she recommends what she does, and how you’ll know if it’s working.
Dr. Kristina holds a clinical doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist, not a medical physician (MD/DO), and works alongside — not in place of — your medical team.
FAQ
See your physician for blood in the stool, black stools, unintentional weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or new symptoms after age 45.
No. It's a framework for choosing foods and habits that suit your pattern — typically small, sustainable changes rather than strict elimination.
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