How Acupuncture Supports Your Gut & Brain with Courtney Cartmel
Release Date: 04/15/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, we sit down with Registered Acupuncturist Courtney Cartmel to explore the powerful link between gut health and emotional well-being through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Courtney shares her deep knowledge of how acupuncture can support digestive function, regulate the nervous system, and help bring the body back into balance.
We talk about how emotions are stored in different organs according to TCM, offering insight into how symptoms like bloating, anxiety, and fatigue may be connected, which can be supported by acupuncture!
Whether you’re curious about acupuncture, struggling with gut issues, or simply want to deepen your understanding of mind-body connection, this episode is for you!
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