09/01/2026
TCM for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GORD, is a digestive disorder where stomach acid moves back up into the oesophagus (the food pipe). This reflux can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as:
• A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn)
• Sour taste in the mouth
• Bloating or nausea
• A feeling of food or fluid rising into the throat
While occasional reflux can happen to anyone, frequent or persistent symptoms may indicate an underlying imbalance that needs attention.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a natural, holistic approach to acid reflux (GORD) by treating the underlying digestive imbalance, not just suppressing stomach acid.
How TCM helps acid reflux
In TCM, reflux is often linked to disharmony between the Stomach, Spleen, and Liver, commonly aggravated by stress, irregular eating, or poor digestion. Treatment aims to:
• Encourage food and acid to move downward naturally
• Reduce heartburn, regurgitation, and bloating
• Calm the digestive system and support long-term gut health
TCM treatments for acid reflux
• Acupuncture to regulate digestion and reduce reflux episodes
• Chinese herbal medicine prescribed to protect the stomach and rebalance digestion
• Diet and lifestyle advice adapted for modern UK living
A safe, complementary option
TCM is suitable for people in the UK who:
• Have ongoing acid reflux despite medication
• Prefer a drug-free, whole-body approach
• Want supportive care alongside conventional treatment
At our modern UK-based TCM clinic, all treatments are personalised, professional, and patient-focused, helping you manage acid reflux gently and effectively.
