Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a 5,000 year old medicine that treats a person as a complete organic whole
Chinese medicine sees a close connection between all parts of the body and soul, and therefore treatment focuses on the patient rather than just removing the symptom. The patient ‘s symptoms are but an expression of disharmony in the body, bowel motions and food. Chinese medicine strengthens and balances the body and soul, treats the source of the problem and activates the healing forces inherent in it – by strengthening the human ability to overcome the various causes of the disease. Recovery means the disappearance of symptoms and return to a healthy, balanced and harmonious state.
The treatment of Chinese medicine is suitable for all stages of life: pregnancy and infancy, through adolescence, menopause and golden age.
At every stage and in every disease Chinese medicine refers to the individual’s own uniqueness in the state in which he is in. The earlier the treatment is given, the better. Patients with advanced disease can be treated very effectively too. Chinese medicine provides a solution to a wide range of physical and emotional problems. Here are some examples: headaches (chronic migraine), asthma, respiratory problems, recurrent ear infections, joint problems, allergy, back pain, problems in the nervous system, digestive disorders, emotional problems, skin diseases, pregnancy and childbirth, depression, states of restlessness and anxiety, chronic fatigue, stress and nerves, sleep disorders, urinary and vaginal infections, pregnancy and fertility problems, menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome, hormonal problems, stroke (Bell’s palsy), Hemiplegia (paralysis of half of the body), arterial blockages, epilepsy, blood pressure, eye health, diabetes, menopause problems and more…
Treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Treatment is performed by an initial personal diagnosis of the patient, clarifying a complete medical history in addition to the unique character traits of each patient, their mental state, and also the therapist diagnoses according to the patient pulse, palpation, color of face and body, smells and flavors, diagnosis of the tongue, questions asked and collects the information and tries to understand the causes leading to the disease. Treatment is performed from several directions according to the therapist’s consideration and the nature of the disease.
- Acupuncture.
- Medical massage.
- Wind cups.
- Moxa.
- Medical herbs.
- Chinese diet and life style.
- Tui na – Chinese physiotherapy.
- Qigong (Healing).
Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine:
- Tongue: The internal organs are expressed across the tongue, while each part on the tongue represents an organ. By diagnosing the area and its quality (congestion, color, and cover), we get an indication of the organ itself.
- Pulse: According to Chinese medicine there are 12 internal organs that are expressed in the heartbeat – the most common location for pulse testing is the wrist. There are three positions in two layers – a total of six pulse positions in each hand describing each organ – by assessing the quality of the pulse, we can evaluate the function of the organ.
- Orthopedic examination: Using the manipulations of Tui Na we can determine the condition of the muscles, joints, vertebrae and meridians – thus identifying weaknesses and stagnation.
