TCM & the Life Energy Qi
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) understands the human being holistically as a unity of body, mind, and soul. The connecting element and simultaneously the key to health and inner balance is the life energy Qi.
The Human Being as a Unity
Our body is far more than a “functional unit” – it is the living expression of our being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the focus is therefore not on the individual symptom, but on the person as a whole. Body, mind, and soul form an inseparable unity that is influenced by emotions, thoughts, and external impulses.
At the center of this perspective is Qi, the life energy. When Qi flows harmoniously, we feel healthy, powerful, clear, and in balance. If it stagnates, this often manifests as exhaustion, restlessness, or physical discomfort.
TCM understands the human being as a finely tuned network of relationships – both internal and external. Instead of merely treating symptoms, the focus is directed toward the cause:
Where is the balance disturbed? How can the flow of Qi be harmonized again?
A Proven System of Holistic Healing Arts
The Five Pillars of TCM
TCM and Qigong are closely linked in their historical development. Qigong is often referred to as the “mother of TCM,” as many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are based on the understanding of the life energy Qi.
The five classical pillars include:
Together, they form a system that combines prevention and treatment.
Qigong for Prevention and Healing
Releasing Blockages – Revitalizing Energy
Since authentic Qigong always aims to release blockages and stimulate an undisturbed flow of the life energy Qi, it is the ideal method to prevent the onset of illness through one’s own efforts or to provide effective impulses for healing. The exercises help to absorb fresh energy. The released blockages allow spent energy, toxins, and burdens to drain from the body. A free flow of Qi is created in the meridians. The emotional state harmonizes, and the exchange between body and mind proceeds without interference.
Authentic Qigong has proven particularly effective both in prevention and in the supportive or causative treatment of the following diseases and complaints, among others:
Respiratory System
Allergies, hay fever, shortness of breath, asthma, inflammation, colds, rhinitis
Psyche & Nervous System
Anxiety, restlessness, nightmares, insomnia, depression, exhaustion, chronic fatigue, trigeminal neuralgia, nicotine addiction, forgetfulness, lack of attention and concentration, restless legs
Digestive System
Flatulence, stomach pain, heartburn, gastritis, biliary tract diseases, hepatitis, intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids
Urogenital & Urinary Tract System
Cystitis, incontinence, nephritis, prostate enlargement
Hormonal & Reproductive System
Menstrual complaints, cycle disorders, fibroids, uterine inflammation, menopausal complaints, fertility problems, gynecological diseases, erectile dysfunction, infertility
Metabolism
Diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders
Musculoskeletal System
Back pain, spinal problems, lumbago, sciatica, bone problems, joint diseases, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscle cramps, muscle pain, swelling, shoulder and arm pain
Cardiovascular System
High blood pressure, low blood pressure, cold hands and feet (circulatory disorders), heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, venous diseases, varicose veins
Skin
Inflammation, acne, herpes, itching, neurodermatitis
Sensory Organs & ENT
Earache, sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, eye diseases
Other Diseases and Pain
Headaches, migraines, tension, dizziness, toothache, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, obesity), blood disorders, diseases of all organ systems, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, numbness in the extremities, sequelae of stroke, paralysis, cancer, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases