Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.
Chuan-Min Wang, DC, LAc
Dr. Chuan-Min Wang is the clinical physician of Wang's Acu-Chiropractic Clinic in Lombard, Illinois. He is one of Master Tung's direct disciples. He graduated from National University of Health Sciences Doctor of Chiropractic program. chuanminwang@yahoo.com www.acup-chiro.com.