Traditional Chinese Medicine
中医
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of medicine that is over 5000 years old and based on empirical science and observations of nature. The aim of TCM is the balance of Yin and Yang and the harmonious flow of life energy(Qi).
Yin is the feminine, nourishing and cooling energy. Yang, on the other hand, is the masculine, warming and active energy. Yin and Yang are strongly interdependent and are mutually related. Everything is life energy (Qi); Light, thoughts and all other forms of energy.
Our TCM Offers
The treatments can be billed under supplemental health insurance. Please inquire with your health insurance provider to see if your benefits include this service.
When Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is focused on prevention rather than scientifically oriented western medicine, which focuses primarily on the diagnosis and treatment of existing conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) published the following list of indications for Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003. The list is not complete and is intended to indicate the diverse conditions which Traditional Chinese Medicine can be used to address.
- Chronic back pain
- Disc prolapse
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Rheumatic diseases
- Tennis elbow, mouse arm
- Shoulder-arm syndrome
- Neck pain, stiff neck
- Anemia
- Bronchitis
- Obesity, increased blood lipid levels, high blood pressure, insulin resistance; Precursor of diabetes (metabolic syndrome)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Overweight (obesity)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Lipid metabolism disorders
- Gout
- Hemorrhoids
- Varicose veins
- Hay fever
- Asthma
- Acne
- Eczema (e.g. neurodermatitis)
- Psoriasis
- Over-acidity (hyperacidity) of the stomach
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Acute and chronic inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis)
- Gastric ulcer
- Chronic inflammation of the intestinal lining (ulcerative colitis)
- Chronic inflammatory disease of the stomach and intestines (Crohn's disease)
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Menstrual Disorders (PMS)
- Cystitis (bladder inflammation)
- Sexual and fertility disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- menopause
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Pain in the lumbar spine, e.g. lumbago (sciatica)
- Nerve disorders (peripheral neuropathies)
- Pain attacks in the face (trigeminal neuralgia)
- Stroke
- Headache/migraine
- Acute and chronic inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis)
- Acute and chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa (rhinitis)
- Acute and chronic inflammation of the conjunctiva or cornea of the eye (conjunctivitis)
- Common colds
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat, acute inflammation of the mucous membrane (pharyngitis, catarrh)
- Alcohol abuse
- Substance abuse
- Chronic or acute depression
- Mental health conditions
- Sleep disorders
- Nervous exhaustion
- Burnout