TCM
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is an ancient form of empirical medicine that has been passed down from generation to generation over thousands of years. Throughout this time, the knowledge has been continuously expanded and insights have been refined. Today, TCM is also an established part of alternative medical care in Basel.
In our region, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is often associated exclusively with acupuncture, the insertion of needles. However, TCM in Basel encompasses a broad spectrum of treatment methods, all based on one fundamental principle: the idea that the human body is permeated by energies flowing along specific pathways, the meridians.
These meridians are in turn divided into functional circles, including:
- Lungs and large intestine (element metal)
- Stomach and spleen (element earth)
- Heart and small intestine (element fire)
- Bladder and kidney (element water)
- Pericardium and Triple Warmer (Element Fire)
- Liver and gallbladder (element wood)
These functional circles do not directly correspond to our Western understanding of organ systems, but rather are a translation from Chinese to make them more understandable in our language. In traditional TCM, the meridians are literally translated as their anatomical location.
A common example is the liver, an organ that is often weakened in our society. The liver is responsible for moving the life energy Qi and is also associated with qualities such as future planning and the feeling of anger.
A disturbed liver function can therefore manifest itself in outbursts of anger, a red face, sleep disturbances and back pain, all of which can be due to a Qi blockage in the liver.
In addition, TCM always evaluates the state of Yin and Yang to obtain a comprehensive picture of the individual's health status.
The principle of yin and yang influences each other and is omnipresent in our everyday reality. Without one, the other cannot exist. This duality can be observed in many aspects of our lives, for example:
- No night, no day
- Without darkness there is no light
- No wetness, no dryness
- No heat, no cold
This principle of interdependence means that the existence of one condition makes the other recognizable. This can be used therapeutically to assess and treat complaints according to their yin and yang character.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a variety of treatment methods in Basel, including:
- Tuina massage
- Acupressure
- Cupping
- Moxa
-Gua Sha
- Acupuncture
- Phytotherapy
The selection of the appropriate method is based on a thorough medical history and diagnosis, including pulse and tongue readings, as well as a dialogue with targeted questions from your acupressure therapist in Basel. This allows for an individually tailored therapy to restore the balance of yin and yang in the body.