Prevention for Young People and Adults

Today, many young people and adults are under intense pressure to perform and meet deadlines. Psychological stress is increasing, and time is becoming increasingly scarce. Our meals are dominated by ready-made meals, or we eat something small while at work or during a five-minute break.

These and many other factors place a strain on the body and psyche. If such stress accumulates over several years, it disrupts our body’s internal balance.

From the perspective of Chinese medicine, the liver and spleen are particularly affected.

The spleen reflects our core. It aids digestion and keeps our metabolism flowing. If the spleen Qi is weakened by poor eating habits, this can negatively impact our digestion and metabolism.

The liver meridian encompasses the breast, genital area, and uterus. If the liver qi and liver blood are blocked by emotions, symptoms such as:

– Breast pain
– Menstrual irregularities (pain, absence, lumps, etc.)
– Severe irritability
– Restlessness
– Sleep disturbances

If such symptoms are ignored or suppressed through purely symptomatic treatment, emotional stress accumulates. The more severely and longer the liver meridian is blocked, the worse the symptoms become. In the worst case, a breast cyst can form, which promotes the development of breast cancer.

Chinese medicine, with the help of acupuncture and herbal therapy, can help strengthen our spleen and liver and maintain the free flow of qi and blood.

Prevention in Old Age

Modern medicine and improved quality of life have increased our life expectancy enormously. People are living longer and have the need to remain active and healthy even in old age.

To achieve this goal, a certain level of personal responsibility towards one’s body is also required. Humans are comparable to cars: the more miles a car has on the clock, the more frequently complications occur. However, if you take care of your car and take it in for regular service, you can prevent complications. The same applies to humans.

Chinese medicine was originally a purely preventative medicine. The therapist’s task was to use certain patterns and characteristics to determine whether or not there was a risk of disease and to provide preventative treatment.

Each treatment is individually tailored to the patient’s needs and concerns and can help them feel fit and vital even in old age.