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.
James Han, PhD, LAc
Dr. James Han holds PhD degree in oriental medicine, graduated in 2008 from American Liberty University. As a licensed acupuncturist, he has a passion for the alternative medicine and therapy in the gastrointestinal field. He is also a certified Colon Hydrotherapy Instructor and can be reached at www.colondetoxclinic.net.