Gut-Brain Axis on TCM Wellnesshttps://tcm-wellness.pages.dev/tags/gut-brain-axis/Recent content in Gut-Brain Axis on TCM WellnessHugoenThu, 01 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0800TCM for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Liver Qi Stagnation, the Gut-Brain Axis, Acupressure Points, and What the Research Actually Shows (2026 Guide)https://tcm-wellness.pages.dev/posts/tcm-ibs-gut-brain-axis-acupressure-guide-2026/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0800https://tcm-wellness.pages.dev/posts/tcm-ibs-gut-brain-axis-acupressure-guide-2026/<blockquote> <p>Cover image source: Pexels (photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya)</p> </blockquote> <p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) combines recurrent abdominal pain with altered bowel habits. It belongs to disorders of gut–brain interaction: symptoms occur without visible digestive-tract damage, yet involve more than an occasional upset stomach. The discomfort is real, even when routine investigations show no structural explanation. <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome">NIDDK overview</a>.</p> <p>Traditional Chinese medicine offers another vocabulary for discussing digestive symptoms and emotional strain. Its pattern descriptions deserve careful explanation, alongside a separate assessment of what clinical research supports.</p>