Conditions Treated
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can treat a wide variety of medical conditions and complaints. The medical conditions treated most frequently treated with TCM are listed and are also the issues I see most often in my practice.
Chinese Gynecology and Infertility
Menstrual irregularities (too long, too short, irregular), too much or too less menstrual blood, amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual period), PMS (Premenstrual syndrome), dysmenorrhea (period pain), Infertility, Infertility Treatment, Vaginal discharge with itching, inflammation or infection; endometriosis (abnormal growth of the endometrium outside the uterus), PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), myoma (benign tumor of the uterus), emotional problems
Menopausal syndrome (menopausal disorders) with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vertigo, sleep problems, fatigue, mood changes and irritability
Chinese obstetrics: discomfort during pregnancy such as morning sickness, back pain, abdominal pain and supportive therapy for delivery
Symptoms after childbirth: pain, fever, night sweats, exhaustion, anemia (low blood cell count, low hemoglobin) and lactation disturbances
Skin Disorders (TCM Dermatology)
Acne, eczema (atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema, neurodermatitis), psoriasis, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), pruritus (itching), allergic skin reactions, urticaria (hives), herpes zoster (shingles), herpes labialis (oral herpes), chloasma (skin discoloration), rosacea (facial erythema), vitiligo (leucoderma, depigmentation of parts of the skin)
Cosmetic Acupuncture / Facial Rejuvenation: Acupuncture in Chinese Dermatology to improve your complexion and your general appearance.
Miscellaneous
Metabolic Diseases (Endocrinology): Diabetes Mellitus, thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Morbus Hashimoto), gout, Sjörgren-Syndrome (Sicca syndrome)
Cardio-Vascular Diseases (Cardiology): Functional heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypotension (low blood pressure), circulatory disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders (Gastroenterology): Obstipation, diarrhea, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastritis, colon irritable, chronic bowel inflammation (Morbus Crohn, Ulcerative Colitis)
Respiratory Diseases (Pulmonology): Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, cough, common cold, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and sinusitis
Orthopedic Diseases (Orthopedics): Back- and neck pain, joint pain, tennis elbow, tendovaginitis, rheumatism, carpal tunnel syndrome
Neurological Disorders (Neurology): Migraine, headaches, trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain), paresthesia (abnormal sensations in the body), vertigo
Psychosomatic Disorders: Insomnia, fatigue, irritability
Please note, that Natural health professionals are not allowed to treat infectious diseases, which are listed in the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Please follow the link for more information: IfSG.