Chinese Medicine Basics

Yin and Yang are two forces in the universe that are effective everywhere. It explains the ongoing process and dynamics of natural change. The well-known symbol of Yin and Yang represents the universal law of eternal change. It represents the way in which things change. Opposites attract each other, they condition each other, form a unity and ultimately – at their peak – become their opposite. It is a description without evaluation, neither yin nor … Read more

Qi is the invigorating energy of all processes, our life force or life energy. It animates all living beings, nature and the cosmos. It is an energy that is present in all forms of matter and is concentrated in living organisms. In TCM a distinction is made between prenatal and postnatal Qi. The prenatal or innate qi is inherited from parents and ancestors. This is stored in the kidneys and is our essence. The postnatal … Read more

“When we eat with pleasure, the stomach directs the purest portion of the essence from the food directly to the heart and awakens our joy of life.” Good eating habits are the most important principle for strengthening the energy of the center. Prefer good quality and high quality food, seasonal and local food Establish a daily rhythm with regular meals Regular breakfast, lavish lunch and light dinner, the latter before 6:00 p.m. Serve lots of … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) assumes that the life energy Qi flows incessantly and changes constantly. Qi animates all living beings and creates life. All Qi manifestations have a share of Yin and Yang. The energetic exchange between heaven and earth, between Yin and Yang, is also evident in the seasons and in the alternation of day and night. This directly affects the energy that flows within each of us. Qi expands and is active during … Read more

The Middle or center in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and why treating the abdominal area is important In TCM, the inner abdominal organs are assigned to the Earth element and the center. Nurturing and maintaining the central energy is a fundamental principle in Chinese Medicine. The main function of the center is to convert the essence of food into Blood, Qi and body fluids and to distribute it throughout the body. This is how the … Read more

An explanation of the basic terms of Chinese medicine Yin and Yang Yin stands for “substance and the juice of life”, our material basis. This is shown in the ability to relax, restful sleep, good nerves, serenity, patience and calm. The effect is directed downwards. Further assignments are: the night, autumn and winter, cold, passivity and our blood. Yin is assigned to the storage organs. These are the lungs, kidneys, liver, heart, pericardium and spleen. … Read more