Treatment methods of TCM
The treatment methods of TCM consist of the 5 pillars.
Treatment costs of TCM
The treatment costs for a TCM treatment vary from practice to practice, but are usually in the range of 60-100 Euros per hour. Sometimes free consultations are offered in advance. A longer treatment period may be required for the initial anamnesis, otherwise acupuncture is usually calculated at about one hour.
Many health insurance companies (private or supplementary insurance) contribute to the costs of acupuncture. For other treatment techniques from TCM, the scientific basis is less well-founded, therefore, the costs may not be reimbursed here. A consultation with the health insurance company is recommended.
Statutory health insurance companies are not obliged to cover the costs of treatment. In the case of certain clinical pictures a participation of the insurance company by aus can be possible. It is worth asking the health insurance company.
Nutrition therapy
Dietetics or nutritional therapy is part of TCM and is initially intended primarily to have a preventive effect and prevent the development of disease by shifting the balance of the Qi. The traditional Chinese dietary plan is individually adapted to the person. The food is assigned to the 5 elements – water, wood, fire, earth and metal.
The classification is based on a categorization of food according to taste, smell, consistency and temperature behavior. Also the way of preparation and the use of spices can change the effect of food and thus affect the Qi. In TCM, the digestive system is given high priority, since it is also located in the center of the body.The classification of the digestive organs is different from that of Western orthodox medicine. As a rule, dietetics should not be used in the short term for certain complaints, but rather, long-term conscious nutrition should be used to prevent disease. In the case of acute disorders, the symptoms can nevertheless be treated by a targeted change in diet.
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