Personal Pathway to Greater Health, Vitality and Quality of Life
TCM is a holistic healthcare system that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is based on the understanding that physical, emotional and mental well-being are interconnected and that optimal health depends on the balanced flow of vital energy known as Qi.
TCM addresses multiple aspects of health simultaneously rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Diagnostics include health history, pulse assessment, tongue observation… Treatment is a highly individualized approach based on the principle of rebalancing the body’s yin and yang. A Chinese doctor perceives 6 types of disharmonies of yin and yang (interior/exterior; deficiency/excess; hot/cold) when a western doctor only perceives one disease.
Significant parts of Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments are :
- Chinese Herbal Medicine– recommends combinations of herbs tailored to each individual’s pattern of imbalance
- Acupuncture and Moxibustion- unblocks energy in meridians/channels that carry qi and blood through the body, using stimulation or dispersion techniques
- Tuina AnMo Massage– stimulates circulation, releases tension, helps Qi flow
In TCM philosophy, health is not solely achieved through treatment but also through daily practices that nourish and maintain balance (movement as medicine).
Tools that empower individuals to take an active role in maintaining their wellbeing are :
- Tai Ji Quan– meditation in motion (originally derived from martial arts), combines slow flowing movements with conscious breathing and focused awareness
- Qi Gong-energy cultivation, combines postures, breathing, and meditation to promote mental clarity and mindfulness. Qi Gong can direct energy to heal internal organs
Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes balance, prevention and interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. It is effective with chronic illness and is complementary to allopathy.
It is important to strengthen the physical body to develop new mental patterns.