Nausea

If you're dealing with nausea and looking for a natural, whole-body approach to relief, Dr. Annie Yang, DACM, at Oahu Central Earth Acupuncture in Aiea, Hawaii can help. Rather than treating nausea as an isolated problem, Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the underlying pattern behind it, so that treatment addresses the root cause and not just the symptoms on the surface. Patients throughout Aiea and the greater Honolulu area come to Oahu Central Earth Acupuncture for exactly this kind of individualized, root-cause care.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, nausea is most often associated with Rebellious Stomach Qi with Phlegm or Cold obstruction. Common signs include queasiness, aversion to food, occasional vomiting, worse with certain smells or motion. From a Western perspective, nausea is typically linked to digestive upset, morning sickness, motion sensitivity, or side effects from treatment, and Dr. Annie's evaluation takes both frameworks into account, combining a thorough intake, pulse and tongue diagnosis, and a clear understanding of your health history to build a treatment plan specific to you rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

The Pericardium 6 point on the inner wrist is one of the most well-studied acupuncture points for nausea in modern research, and it's a cornerstone of Dr. Annie's treatment approach for patients dealing with nausea from any cause, whether it stems from pregnancy, digestive upset, motion sensitivity, or a reaction to medical treatment. This point is simple enough that Dr. Annie can also teach patients gentle self-acupressure to use at home for added relief between visits.

How Oahu Central Earth Acupuncture Treats Nausea

At Oahu Central Earth Acupuncture, nausea is most commonly treated with a combination of Acupuncture, and Moxibustion. Here's how each of these approaches can help:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for nausea targets points that regulate digestive Qi and calm the nervous system, both of which directly influence gut function. By addressing rebellious stomach qi with phlegm or cold obstruction, needling helps restore the Stomach and Spleen's normal rhythm, easing symptoms and supporting more consistent digestion over a course of treatment.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion involves burning the herb mugwort close to the skin to deliver deep, penetrating warmth to the affected area. For nausea, this is especially useful when Cold or Deficiency is part of the pattern, since warmth helps move Qi and Blood that Cold has caused to stagnate or slow down.

Supporting Your Recovery at Home

Diet and daily habits play a significant role in managing nausea, and Dr. Annie typically offers practical guidance alongside treatment, such as eating warm, cooked foods over cold or raw ones, eating at regular times, and identifying specific foods that may be aggravating your digestive system.

Every treatment plan at Oahu Central Earth Acupuncture is customized to the individual, which means your visit for nausea will look different depending on your specific pattern, health history, and goals. Dr. Annie takes the time during your first visit to understand not just your symptoms but your lifestyle, stress levels, and overall constitution, so that treatment supports lasting change rather than temporary relief. If you're in Aiea, Honolulu, or anywhere on Oahu and ready to explore a natural approach to nausea, schedule a consultation with Dr. Annie at Oahu Central Earth Acupuncture today.