Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on an holistic approach. Man is viewed as an inseparable part of the universe. The cosmic energy that maintains the sun, the moon and the stars is within the human body as well. As we are in this world, we are part of it and not a separate entity. The sages of ancient China encountered already at these prehistoric times the problems of mortality and sickness and over thousands of years of research the core essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine was formed. The philosophy and theory, the methods and techniques were all developed to prolong life and enhance health.

The theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses;

Yin and Yang an energetic system that explains the polarity of masculine and feminine in our world. Yin pertains to the feminine and Yang to the masculine. In this theory both forces are opposing forces yet at the same time they complement each other. Without a Day there could be no Night and without‘cold’ there could be no ‘hot’ just to name a few. It could be said that all Chinese Medicine philosophy, pathology and treatment can eventually be reduced to Yin and Yang. The concept of Yin and Yang is indeed very simple, and at the same time very profound.

The Five Elements is a theory that explains the evolution and transformation of all materials in the physical world. Which elements give birth to others, and which control others. The Five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. The Five elements and its application to Chinese Medicine marks the beginning of Scientific medicine as opposed to“Shamanism” The healers no longer looked to the supernatural cause of disease, rather they observed nature and found patterns within it to the interpretation of diseases.

The Meridians theory explains the energetic web that every human being has. It is the energy channels that flow around every part of our body, as to nourish it all with energy. Qi is the main substance that flows through the Meridians.
Qi (Chi) is the life force and energy that circulates throughout the body. The Chinese Medicine explains its development and origins, its function and malfunction. Qi is the very basis of the universe‘s infinite manifestations of life. There are many kinds of Qi: Heaven and Earth Qi, Nutrition Qi, True Qi, Central Qi, Protective Qi etc. In traditional Chinese Medicine the understanding of the different kinds of Qi and their function is of outmost importance.

Qigong is the use of Qi to heal the body.

The Causes of Disease are divided into external and internal origins as well as other origins. Internal Causes are the so called seven emotions, they are Anger, Joy, Worry, Pensiveness, Sadness, Fear and Shock. Each one of these emotions is normal to our life, yet they effect our health when in excessive form. External Causes are Wind, Cold, Heat, Dryness and Dampness which again in an extreme degree will provoke energetic imbalance within our body. Other Causes are Weak Constitution, Over Exertion, Excessive Sexual Activity, Bad Diet, Trauma, Parasites and Poisons as well as wrong treatment.

Recognizing The Disease. The practitioner has the important task of analyzing the disease so that a right treatment could be applied. The methods of approaching any imbalance are by Observing, Listening, Asking and Feeling. Observing the Spirit, Body, Demeanor, Head and Face, Eyes, Nose, Ears, Mouth, Teeth-Gums, Throat, Limbs, Skin, and Tongue. Listening to the Voice, Breath and cough. Asking is the talk between the practitioner and the patient. Its aim is to find out how the problem arose, the living conditions of the patient, the environment, including the emotional environment and family environment. The goal of this investigation is, ultimately, to find the cause of disease, in order for the patient and practitioner to work together to try and eliminate it or minimize it. Feeling is mainly the palpitation of the pulse, however palpitation of the skin, limbs, hands, chest, abdomen and points are also considered. Feeling the pulse is an extremely complex subject. It can give the practitioner a great deal of valuable information about the internal condition of the patient. The general consensus is that there are twenty-eight different kinds of pulse. Each of which can give the practitioner a great insight to the solution of the disease.

How To Treat The Disease? Traditional Chinese Medicine has several procedures to approach and heal disease. The most common ones are Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tui Na(Massage) and Bone Manipulations.

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles to the designated acupuncture Points. The acupuncture Points are energetic points on the Meridians. Inserting needles into these points will stimulate the energy flow in these Meridians and will remove blockages. The Meridians are connected to the internal organs, thus a healthy flow of Qi in them will help heal diseases in their respective organs. The insertion of needles into the acupuncture points is not a painful process, since the needles are very fine. In today’s practice most practitioners use disposable needles so that the risk of infection is very minimal.

Chinese Herbology is the combination and use of herbs to treat and heal various diseases. Traditional Chinese Herbology has several methods to approach disease: oral intake of tea, pills and tablets, external application of pads, ointments, powder and lotions are just to name a few. Chinese herbs are normally very safe and have very little, if any, side effects. Traditionally herbs are derived from three sources: plants, minerals and animals. However in the modern practice there are very few animal derived herbs Mostly they are plants, roots, flowers and barks, with some additional minerals that are safe to apply. The application of Chinese Herbs to a certain disease is very delicate and requires a great deal of knowledge. A random application of herbs will result in an undesirable effect, or an aggravation of the condition. It is advised to consult an herbologist before taking any herbs.

Chinese Massage And Bone Manipulation is, as its name denotes, the application of massage and bone manipulations to clear obstructions and increase the circulation of blood and Qi. Acupressure, which is the application of massage to specific points, is widely used as well.

How Effective is Acupuncture and Herbology,Acupuncture and Herbology are very effective.

How Long Does It take?Treatments are normally from a single appointment to a series of ten appointments. For acute problems, the treatment is usually short. For chronic problems the treatment is longer. Each treatment can range from twenty-five to sixty minutes.