Dr. Thomas Ruprecht: In modern Western disease teaching, different diseases are distinguished as a matter of priority. Here, patients with a particular disease receive the same medicine. In Chinese medicine, on the other hand, two patients suffering from the same disease from a Western point of view are treated differently by the doctor if their … Eastern Approach to Therapy
Far Eastern medicine is exerting an ever-increasing appeal on people in the Western world – according to surveys, “gentle medicine” is now a valuable supplement to conventional therapy for more than two-thirds of Germans. From acupuncture to Zen meditation, many of its components have already found their way into our everyday lives. And also the … When Yin and Yang are Out of Balance
General information In general , if acupuncture is used properly , there are few side effects. Some side effects and complications are described below. Contraindication means medically when a procedure (here acupuncture) must not be used. Side effects The most common side effects are: Siliconized acupuncture needles can cause granulomas by depositing tiny amounts of … Acupuncture Contraindications
We have known that smoking is harmful not only since it is clearly noted on cigarette packets. Many people therefore also decide to give up smoking. But that is often easier said than done. As long as everything goes according to plan, there is no art in giving up smoking. But when does it? You … Acupuncture Smoking
Synonyms Moxa therapy; short word for moxibustion= moxen Japanese mogusa (name for mugwort) lat. combustio (burning) results in moxibustion Introduction Like acupuncture, moxibustion is a method from traditional Chinese medicine. In moxibustion, however, the acupuncture points are not stimulated with acupuncture needles but with intense heat. Definition Moxibustion refers to the heating of certain acupuncture … Moxibustion
Note TCM You can find much more information about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) under our topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In the early days of this ancient art of healing, only the sensory organs of the doctor for examination were in the foreground: place. The goal of every examination is – as still today – … TCM examination methods
Pulse Diagnostics Pulse diagnosis is a bit more difficult and requires years of practice and a lot of experience. The A. radialis (main artery of the wrist) is chosen as the pulsation site. The meridian points lung 7, 8 and 9 of both hands are used as points and can be palpated with ring, middle … Pulse Diagnostics | TCM examination methods
Headaches have become a widespread disease in our western world. Whether acute or chronic or, in the best case, only in connection with flu, headaches are excruciating and considerably reduce the quality of life of the persons affected. But what is an effective, gentle and long-term therapy? headache is the term used to describe pain … Acupuncture for headaches
In hospitals and medical practices, back pain from neck tension to herniated discs is treated with anti-inflammatory injections, painkillers, massages, bed rest, heat or cold treatment and physiotherapy. Surgery is only performed if there is a suspicion of nerve failure. That is, if the patient can no longer move a leg, if the bladder or … Acupuncture for back pain therapy
Introduction In addition to the generally known body acupuncture where fine disposable needles are inserted into the previously determined acupuncture points along the meridian system, there are various other measures by which this effect can be intensified. Skull Acupuncture Yamamoto skull acupuncture (YNSA), for example, is a proven method in which only points on the … Acupuncture forms
Nutrition therapy A nutritional therapy accompanying acupuncture is adapted to the respective clinical picture. It is based on Chinese dietetics, which states that the choice of food, its tastes and methods of preparation influence the body’s functions. In this way, complaints can be reduced and recovery processes can be significantly promoted. The positive effect of … Nutrition therapy | Acupuncture forms
Synonyms Acupuncture point: Chin. xue – opening, access (e.g. to a cave) perforation, hole, tunnel; acupuncture point thus translation error; actually “access to the depth “According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the different sections of the organism are connected by a network of channels, capillaries and guidelines called meridians. The English term … Acupuncture points
