China Clinic TCM

China Clinic TCM is a center for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - in the heart of Lausanne with Chinese doctors - founded in 2004 with the aim of offering you the know-how and benefits of Chinese medicine through preventive and curative therapies. For centuries, the Chinese tradition has been interested in the functioning of our body and has been able to detect and map the different vital points (acupuncture points) as well as their direct functions on our body. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a thousand-year-old medicine, which includes acupuncture, Chinese massage TUI NA AN MO and Chinese herbal medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complementary medicine to Western medicine. Our Chinese specialists work in collaboration with Western doctors. 1 - The diagnosis The diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on 4 principles: 1) Observation, including the tongue 2) Dialogue with the patient 3) Palpation, including the taking of Chinese pulses 4) Auscultation These different examinations will inform the Chinese doctor about the level of vital energy (Yin, Yang, Qi (energy) and body fluids). This will enable him to make a diagnosis, according to the rules of Traditional Chinese Medicine, by taking the patient as a whole. 2 - Most frequent diseases or pathologies (according to the list established by the WHO) Articular, muscular and bone system: cervical, back and lumbar pain, herniated discs, rheumatism, epicondylitis, knee pain. Gynaecological system: menopause, hot flashes, sterility and infertility, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea (menstrual disorders). Digestive system: constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, gastritis. Respiratory system: asthma, cough, rhinitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, recurring colds. Skin system: eczema, psoriasis, acne, urticaria, herpes, shingles, Auditory system: tinnitus, vertigo, Meniere's syndrome. Allergies: hay fever, pollen allergy, food allergy, sun allergy. Children: hyperactivity, enuresis. Others: fatigue, depression, burn-out, migraines, headaches, facial paralysis, weight gain, smoking cessation, multiple sclerosis. 3 - Methods We offer the following therapies: Acupuncture - Acupressure Insertion of fine needles on certain points, called acupuncture points, located on the meridian path. Acupuncture is practiced exclusively with sterile, single-use needles. The function of acupuncture is to regulate the circulation of Qi (energy) and to harmonize Yin and Yang. Auriculotherapy Insertion of fine needles or application of beads or magnets in the ear. All the parts of the body have a correspondence at the level of the ear. The body is indeed represented in the form of a fetus with its head down. Auriculotherapy is interesting for both acute and chronic problems, it is also very effective for smoking cessation. Chinese massages " Tui Na An Mo Therapeutic massage that acts on the circulation of vital energy, the Qi (pronounced Tchi) through the body. The Qi circulates through channels called meridians. Chinese massage, using pressure, manipulation and rubbing on acupuncture points and meridians, allows the Qi to circulate in the meridians and to balance the energies. It promotes energy and blood circulation and helps to reduce and eliminate pain. Cupping Complementary method to acupuncture, designed to treat congestive or inflammatory conditions using glass or bamboo ampoules. They are useful for stimulating the circulation of energy and blood, eliminating humidity and cold and reducing pain. Moxibustion or moxa Moxibustion consists of burning a plant stick, called moxa, in the immediate vicinity of the acupuncture points. The moxa is made of mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris Latiflora), a plant with medicinal properties. The moxa is used to heat and stimulate certain acupuncture points. This activates blood circulation, evacuates cold and humidity and restores vital energy. Chinese herbal medicine Prescription of formulas composed of leaves, roots, stems, bark, seeds or flowers of many cultivated or wild plants. These formulas have been used for thousands of years and the Chinese knowledge of how to grow, harvest, prepare and combine these all-natural plants is very important. Today, Chinese herbal medicine uses more than 400 plant species for internal and external use. The prescription of Chinese herbs complements the beneficial effects of acupuncture. It is prescribed according to the patient's condition and the rules of Chinese diagnosis. The combination of herbs is adapted according to the improvement of the symptoms. Chinese dietetics Preventive and curative dietary advice. During the Traditional Chinese Medicine sessions, our Chinese therapists will give you dietary advice according to your health problems. 4 - TCM therapists and skills Mr. PIAO Jingzhe, recognized TCM therapist (Chinese doctor, specialist in Chinese medicine), graduated from the Chinese Medical University with a great competence and a[...]