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Die Mitte ist in der TCM, in der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medzin, die Verdauung, wird auch als Milz-Qi bezeichnet, mit dem Kochtopfmodell erklärt.
What does it truly mean to "live with the seasons"? Dr. Liz Carlson explains how to embrace and live in harmony with the Water Element.
Western Medicine has made some incredible advances, but I often find myself in awe...
I'd spend the next 15-20 minutes TRYING to explain TCM pattern diagnosis. Acupuncture terminology can be confusing. Sometimes it's even confusing to me...
Fühlst du dich oft innerlich unruhig und nervös?Oder kannst du am Abend nicht gut abschalten?Das kann nach der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin vor allem zwei Ursachen haben: Blut-Mangel und Yin-Mangel. (Yin und Yang - brauche ich das überhaupt?)Beide Syndrome sind mit innerer Hitze verbunden. Blut und Yin kühlen nämlich den Körper. Wenn zu wenig davon da ist, entsteht früher oder später Hitze.Du kannst dir das so vorstellen, dass unsere Nerven in ausreichend Blut ruhen müssen, damit sie gut gekühlt und genährt sind. Wenn zu wenig Blut da ist, werden sie trocken, zittrig und dünn.Kennst du diese Aussprüche?"Ruhig Blut!", "Kühl dich mal wieder runter!", "Keep cool!"Vielleicht kennst du auch: "Mein Blut gerät in Wallung" oder "Das Blut kocht mir in den Adern".Wie so oft, weiß unsere Alltagssprache auch hier Interessantes zu sagen.
Funktionskreis NiereDas nackte Überleben und der Fortbestand der eigenen Spezies sind im Funktionskreis Niere thematisiert. Es geht um Sicherheit, Geborgenheit und Stabilität. Damit verbunden ist die Emotion Angst. Sie ist die existenziellste und ursprünglichste aller Gefühle. Angst ist ein Warnsystem in Gefahrensituationen und löst in uns eine Reihe von Reaktionen aus, die das Ziel haben, dass wir uns schützen und unser Überleben sichern (Flucht oder Abwehr).„Das geht mir an die Nieren“, „sich
This article goes into detail about the five elements and their profiles in TCM.
Die Abkürzung TCM steht für Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin. EAT SMARTER erklärt die wichtigsten Grundlagen der TCM-Ernährung.
Ist dir schon einmal aufgefallen, dass es verschiedene Arten von Husten gibt?Ein trockener Reizhusten ist etwas ganz anderes als ein verschleimter Husten, ein schwaches Hüsteln unterscheidet sich von einem kräftigen Hustenanfall.In diesem Artikel erfährst du, welche 5 Ursachen von Husten es in der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin gibt und wie du sie unterscheidest.Bei jeder Ursache findest du die dazugehörigen Symptome und welche Ernährung dir helfen kann.Wichtig: Es müssen nicht alle Symptome vorhanden sein, dass z.B. ein Lungen-Qi-Mangel vorhanden ist. Je mehr Symptome du bei dir entdeckst, desto stärker ist das jeweilige Syndrom ausgeprägt.Und du kannst auch mehreres nebeneinander haben, da die Syndrome ineinander übergehen können.
Flüssigkeiten sind in der TCM wichtig zur Befeuchtung des Körpers und die Gesundheit. Hier werden ihre Aufnahme und Aufgaben kurz erklärt.
Nie wieder Schlafstörungen. Wie die TCM dir helfen kann, um endlich wieder erholt aufzuwachen, erfährst Du hier. Jetzt lesen!
If you’re looking to bring more balance and vitality to your life, we’re sharing our 10 favorite Traditional Chinese Medicine health tips.
Die TCM scheint auf den ersten Blick sehr komplex. Wenn jedoch die Grundlagen verstanden werden, sind neue Lösungen sehr nah und greifbar.
The 29 Pulses in Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pulse Diagnosis The Normal Pulse: reflects good Heart Qi and Blood. It should be calm, smooth, soft, but not too soft, and not slow, rapid, rough or hard. It…
Feuchte-Hitze in der TCM ist Ursache für zahlreiche Beschwerden wie Herpes, Entzündungen, Schlafstörungen, gelblicher Ausfluss, Akne, ...
In Der TCM-Ernährung wird häufig von „yinisierenden“ und „yangisierenden“ Lebensmitteln gesprochen. Dieser Leitfaden hilft weiter!
Dein Immunsystem zu stärken, ist in Zeiten des Coronavirus besonders wichtig. Hier bekommst Du Tipps, was Du selbst tun kannst und wie Dir die TCM hilft.
Die TCM ist eine Erfahrungsmedizin, die auf der Beobachtung von Naturgesetzen basiert. Das Konzept der 5 Elemente bzw. der 5 Wandlungsphasen ist in Grundstein der TCM, welche besagt, dass alles in die 5 Elemente Holz, Feuer, Erde, Metall und Wasser aufgeteilt werden können. Alle Gesetze der Natur können aus Sicht der traditionell chinesischen Medizin auch auf den Menschen übertragen werden. Wir finden sie in unseren Organen, deren Funktionen und auch unseren Emotionen wieder. Element Wasser Funk
Die Lunge ist in der TCM wichtig für die Abwehr. Häufige Infekte und eine schwache Stimme sind ein Hinweis für eine schwache Lunge.
Die wichtigsten Routinen, die mich in meinem TCM Leben tagtäglich begleiten und mir mein Leben erleichtern. Durch Routinen steigt auch deine Lebensqualität!
The 21 acupuncture points of the the SPLEEN channel 🌷
Es gibt eiin großes Missverständnis zur TCM-Ernährung: nämlich, dass es gute und schlechte Nahrungsmittel gibt... Stimmt das?
Das Element Erde und seine Organe Magen und Milz sind laut TCM für die Nährung des Körpers zuständig. Sie bilden die Basis für die Energie.
Die mütterliche (Für)sorgeDie Wandlungsphase Erde ist mit der Emotion Sorgen eng verbunden. Der natürlichste und ursprüngliche Aspekt der Sorgen ist die mütterliche (Für-)Sorge. Sie dient dem Erhalt des seelischen und leiblichen Wohls des Nachwuchses und somit auch dem Erhalt unserer Art.Sorgen oder Sich-Gedanken-machen können jedoch ebenso ein gesundes Maß überschreiten. Gemeint ist damit vor allem das „unproduktive“ und nicht zielführende Nachdenken. Wer grübelt und sich viele Sorgen macht, de
Wie du als Einsteiger vom Jahrtausende alten Wissen der TCM-Ernährung profitierst erfährst du in diesem Blogbeitrag!
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According to Mayo Clinic, tinnitus is the experience of phantom noises in your ears with no external cause. Although most commonly reported as a ringing in the ears, tinnitus can also be experienced as buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing, or humming. Common causes of tinnitus include hearing loss, ear infection or ear canal blockage, head or […]
Eden Method uses a range of acupressure techniques to bring meridians into balance.
Körperliche Harmonie dank Traditioneller Chinesischer Medizin - das verspricht die TCM-Ernährung. Lesen Sie hier, wie das funktioniert und was es bringt.
Was ist TCM Ernährung? Grundlagen der 5 Elemente Ernährung ✓ mehr Wohlbefinden durch traditionelle chinesische Medizin ✓ warmes Frühstück ✓
Wie sieht die Fünf-Elemente-Ernährung aus und welches Lebensmittel gehört zu welchem Element? Hier mehr zur TCM-Ernährung lesen!
Earth Qi for the Pancreas Stomach & Spleen. The earth element in Traditional Chinese Medicine governs the stomach, pancreas & spleen organs. How to strengthen
In diesem Artikel stelle ich dir eines der am weitesten verbreiteten Syndrome der TCM vor: die Leber-Qi-Stagnation.Du erkennst sie daran, dass das Qi, also die Energie im Körper, nicht frei fließt. Dafür ist nämlich die Leber zuständig. So entstehen Druckgefühle (typisch unter dem Rippenbogen), Verspannungen und Schmerzen. Ja, du kannst bei allen Schmerzen von einer Leber-Qi-Stagnation ausgehen. Typisch ist für solche Schmerzen, dass sie herumwandern und nicht an einer Stelle fixiert sind. Hilfreich sind da z.B. Massagen und sanfte Bewegung. Wenn die Schmerzen hingegen an einer Stelle fixiert sind und Massage nicht hilft, steckt wahrscheinlich schon eine Blut-Stagnation dahinter (entstehend aus einer lange andauernden Qi-Stagnation, dazu kommen etwa Hitze oder Feuchtigkeit).
Wie sieht die Fünf-Elemente-Ernährung aus und welches Lebensmittel gehört zu welchem Element? Hier mehr zur TCM-Ernährung lesen!
Countless volumes were written about the Chinese medical theory and the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ongoing research in China and in the West is testing the efficacy of traditional treatments and the herbs used by the Chinese for many thousands of years. Chinese medicine finds new applications in the treatment of terminal cancer patients. Many chronic disorders that are hopelessly incurable in the West seem to improve considerably with the Chinese approach to disease. This article presents an introduction to a highly developed and complex medical system. "When the mind is calm and stable, the vitality of life circulates harmoniously throughout the body. If the body is nourished and protected by this circulation of vitality, how can it possibly become ill?" From Huangdi Neijing also known as the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine Chinese Traditional Medicine is one of the oldest systematized medical systems in the world. Its recorded history dates back to about 1,000 BC, but its concepts are much older and deeply rooted in the Chinese culture and the Taoist philosophical thought which originated in China more than 5,000 years ago. It is almost impossible to understand the concepts of Chinese medicine without a rudimentary understanding of the philosophy and cosmology of traditional China where immortality was considered to be the highest purpose of life. The Chinese medical ethics developed around this goal and physicians strove to preserve life and prevent disease. They received payment for as long as the patient remained healthy. Human body in Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine regards human body holistically as a part of a greater whole. This attitude is based on Taoist philosophy and its understanding of the universe. Just as much as an individual has an effect on his or her environment, the environment in which he or she is immersed, has an influence on the individual. Everything we do has a consequence and manifests itself in the flow of energy. Our actions disturb the harmony in nature within and without. We must strive to restore balance and maintain the equilibrium. Symptoms of disease are seen in the context greater than the patient's body and are understood as a disturbance in the flow of energy. To heal means to restore the balance and harmony. The anatomical classification of a human body differs form the classification known to the Western medicine and there is no dichotomy between the body and the mind, and both, physical and mental illness, is regarded as a manifestation of an obstructed energy flow within the body and between the human body and the environment. Key concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine Qi (chi) is one of the most important philosophical concepts in Taoism. Qi literally means air, gas, or breath and is often translated as energy or energy flow. Although not really identical, this concept is often compared to the Greek pneuma or the Indian prana for a better understanding. Qi is the life force that permeates everything that exists in the universe. Obstructions in the flow of qi result in disease and illness. To restore health means to open energy blockages and restore the qi flow in the body. Jing Luo* or meridians are the channels through which the qi energy circulates in the body. Disease occurs when the flow of energy in the meridians is obstructed. Complex techniques were developed to open blockages and restore the flow of energy. San Bao or three treasures are considered to be the three elements sustaining human life. They are the Jing or essence, Qi or energy, and Shen or spirit, soul, or mind. Longevity depends on the properly nurtured body where everything is in balance and the essence jing is abundant. Depleted jing means premature aging, disease, and premature death. Jin Ye or body fluids are generated mostly in the digestive system from the nutrition that enters the body. In the body the fluids undergo multiple transformations until pure fluids are separated from the impure or turbid ones. The pure fluids are transported upwards to the lungs and excreted through the breath. The turbid fluids are transported downwards and excreted through the bladder. Multiple body organs are involved in the transformation of the fluids. Xue or blood is understood as a dense form of body fluids that are under the energizing influence of the qi. Xue does not only flow in the anatomical blood vessels, but also in the meridians because of its relationship with the qi energy. The Chinese developed a very complex theory of blood and its importance to health. Blood provides moisture and nourishment to the organs, bones, tendons, muscles, and the skin. Energized with qi, blood is the foundation for mental activity. Yin Yang represents another ancient concept in Chinese philosophy. Yin and yang are complementary, interdependent aspects of a greater whole. They do not represent duality or dichotomy, although in the West they are often understood as such, but are rather understood as polarities in the non-dualistic Chinese thought. They arise together and the harmony in the universe depends on the balanced flow or interplay between the two forces. In Chinese medicine, health is understood as a perfect balance between the two forces. Because these forces fluctuate constantly, even a healthy body undergoes changes under the influence of the external and the internal environment. Shift in balance is natural. When it becomes pathological it manifests itself as a disease. TCM doctor has to determine the reason for imbalance and bring it back. Wu Xing or the Five Phases also known as the Five Elements, is another concept central in the Chinese thought and was devised to explain the changes in the universe. In the Chinese medicine wu xing correspond with the organs of the body and represent natural cycles and patterns of change where one element affects another causing change in another one. The five elements are: earth, fire, metal, water, wood. Zang Fu* theory divides the body into five zang organs and six fu organs. The zang and fu organs do not exactly represent the anatomical organs in the body, but are rather generalizations of physiology and pathology of associated systems in the human body. The zang organs are responsible for the production and storage of essence: qi, blood, body fluids. The fu organs receive and digest nutrition, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. Health is understood as the perfect function and harmonious interplay between the organs. To restore health means to calm overactive systems or to energize those that are failing to function properly. Diagnosis and treatment of disease Like in the Western medicine, the Chinese doctors examine their patients, make a diagnosis, prescribe medication and treatment. The anamnesis (or gathering of the case history) involves: pulse diagnosis tongue diagnosis diagnosis of the feces and urine examination of physiognomy A doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses his senses to assess a patient's health. Everything that can be observed is useful for a diagnosis of disorder: skin color and texture, body odor, sound of the voice, breathing, etc. After the diagnosis is made, an adequate medication and treatment will be prescribed to restore the energetic balance within the patients body and with the environment. Medication in TCM is based on the more than 5,000 years old documented tradition. Chinese Materia Medica includes plants, minerals, and body parts of particular animals. A special diet will be suggested as certain foods may be detrimental to the condition of a patient, while others restore the balance and enhance the energy flow in the body. Practitioner of TCM seeks to cure the symptoms of a disease and to eradicate the cause of it. Herbal medication may be sufficient in some cases, however to restore health, a particular treatment or a combination of treatments will prescribed by the doctor. Treatment may include: Acupuncture is a method of treatment unique to Chinese medicine. It was developed and perfected over thousands of years. Because disease is understood as an obstruction in the flow of qi along the meridians, acupuncture is used to restore the flow and create a balance within the body. To achieve this acupuncturist manipulates the energy flow with the help of thin needles that are inserted into the acupuncture points along the meridians of affected organ system. There are twelve main meridians and 400 acupuncture points that are recognized by the World Health Organization. Depending on the patients condition multiple acupuncture sessions may be necessary to remove the energy blockage. Moxibustion is a treatment in which mugwort herb or moxa is used to warm the area in the vicinity or directly on the acupuncture point in order to stimulate circulation. Depending on the diagnosis, moxibustion is used together with acupuncture to especially treat chronic health problems and health problems associated with aging. Cupping is a therapy in which heated glass cups are applied to the skin in the area where the energy is congested and does not flow properly. The cups create suction and draw the blood into the area. This treatment leaves the patient with dark bruises on the area of application, but is very effective for treating cold and flu as well as muscle injuries and headaches. Bruising depends on the severity of injury or congestion and disappears after a few days after the treatment has been completed. Tui na is a Chinese body work developed to restore the balance in the body. The therapist uses a wide range of massage techniques to manipulate the energy flow in the meridians. Tui na is often used in conjunction with acupuncture. Qi gong is therapy that combines breathing, movement, and meditation. It helps to restore and regulate the flow of qi in the body and to promote overall mental and physical health. The exercises were devised to promote longevity. Five elements nutrition is a diet based on the qualities of certain foods according to the Five elements theory. Depending on his condition, a patient is advised to follow a particular diet and to avoid foods that are detrimental to his condition. Emphasis is put on balance and energetic tendencies of certain foods and their interaction with the body systems. Herbal medicine uses thousands of herbs, minerals, and body parts of certain animals. After a diagnosis is made, Chinese practitioner prescribes the most efficient herb or a formula. Over the millennia, countless standardized formulas were developed to treat diseases and conditions. They are all based on the same energetic principles that underlay Chinese medical theory and are meant to restore balance in the body of the patient. Herbs may be added to food and eaten with stews or soups. They can be drank as teas, used in poultices, as tinctures, or as pills. Chinese medical system was successfully used for thousands of years in China and other Asian countries where the Chinese established their colonies. It was brought to the West with the influx of Chinese immigrants. Its efficacy is legendary and its popularity is growing. As a holistic system, TCM is not only interested in alleviating the symptoms, but most importantly, it addresses the causes of the disease and seeks to restore balance and modify behaviors that disturb the inner and outer flow of energy. All aspects of existence are being addressed to align the body, mind, and spirit. By Dominique Teng *This information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure a disease Glossary *Five Zang organs: heart including the pericardium, lungs, liver, slpeen, and kidneys. Six Fu organs: the gall bladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, and sanjiao* which represent three different areas of the body. There are also extraordinary fu organs that include the brain, bones, bone marrow, blood vessels, and uterus. Although they are named fu, their function is similar to that of zang organs. *Jing luo or Meridians. There are twelve standard meridians and eight extraordinary meridians. The twelve standard meridians extend along the arms and legs. They are divided into yin and yang meridians and are assigned to particular organ systems in the body. The eight extraordinary meridians are not directly associated with the zang fu organs. They are rather described as storage vessels for the qi energy and are of great importance to the cultivation of immortality by the adepts of the esoteric art of Chinese alchemy. *San jiao or triple warmer or triple burner represents an energetic model of the human body in which the body is divided into three areas. The upper warmer corresponds to the thoracic cavity and is responsible for the respiration. The middle warmer corresponds to the dorsal cavity and is responsible for digestion. Lower warmer corresponds to the lower dorsal cavity and is responsible for elimination. An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine by Dominique Teng is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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Alles im Fluss?Die Leber ist der Motor des ganzen Körpers. Sie speichert nicht nur das Blut, sondern gewährleistet den freien Fluss von Blut und Qi, verteilt sie im ganzen Körper und bringt sie überall dort hin, wo sie gebraucht werden. Die Leber benötigt deshalb aber auch genug Freiraum, um sich entfalten und den freien Fluss gewährleisten zu können.Jede Art von Einengung baut in uns Druck auf. Besteht diese Situation über längere Zeit, führt der gleichzeitige Wunsch nach freier Entfaltung zu F
Die alten chinesischen Mediziner erkannten, dass gewisse Symptome sich zu bestimmten Zeiten häufen können. Durch die Beobachtung und Verbindung des menschlichen Körpers und der Meridiane, hat sich daraus das Wissen der Organuhr entwickelt. Im 24- Stunden Rhythmus hat jedes Organ 2 Stunden lang eine
