Traditional Chinese Medicine
"Even the longerst March, starts with the first steps" - Laotse
Acupuncture Basics
Technique
Acupuncture places fine needles at specific nerve points to activate the body’s natural healing. The 630 points along 12 meridians influence organs, nerves, and hormones.
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Yin and Yang Organs
Yin organs (kidneys, liver, heart, spleen, pancreas, lungs) store vital substances and relate to the parasympathetic system. Yang organs (bladder, gallbladder, intestines, stomach) are hollow, handle movement or production, and connect to the sympathetic system.
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Genetics and Epigenetics – Pre- and Post-Heaven Qi
In Chinese medicine, kidneys represent Pre-Heaven Qi—our genetic and mitochondrial heritage. Epigenetic work can strengthen this, supporting Post-Heaven Qi, linked to the spleen-pancreas and our microbiome. Nutrition and lifestyle significantly influence this balance.
NADA Protocol
In auricular acupuncture, tiny needles or ear seeds are placed on reflex points in the ear.
The NADA protocol involves inserting five needles into each ear to regenerate all five elements of TCM. This approach is widely used for addiction treatment, sleep disorders, and more.
Numerous studies confirm its effectiveness in reducing withdrawal symptoms in addiction therapy.
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The Difference Between Body and Ear Acupuncture
The main difference lies in the distance within the nervous system. Treating the ears allows for rapid communication with the cranial nerves, leading to quick responses.
Meanwhile, stimulating body points on the arms or legs works systemically, as the signals travel to the brain and back again.
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Low-Level-Laser-Acupuncture
Laser acupuncture has been used successfully in medicine for over 3 decades. The low-level laser therapy was originally developed as a pain-free acupuncture and used mainly in the field of pain of conventional medicine. In recent years, several studies on other diseases have been documented showing, that:
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it increases bone growth and healing after fractures
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reducing inflammation
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Decalcifies bones overgrowth (frozen shoulder, tennis ellbow, heel spore, arthrosis etc.)
The function of the therapy is to stimulate blood flow geographically, improve mitochondrial function and resistance of the cell walls, improving immunity and reducing pain.
Electro Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture is often used for:
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muscle tension,
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acute disc issues,
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sciatica, and to
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support ovulation or
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birth induction
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polyneuropathy
It works by transmitting a gentle electrical current through the needles into targeted tissues. This painless stimulation enhances nerve activity and boosts blood flow to the affected area, promoting healing and function.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
In China more than 13'000 plant species of which about 5'000 are used in traditional Chinese medicine grow. In Switzerland, about 400 medicines of TCM are used, including vegetable, animal and mineral products.
The individual formulations can be prescribed as raw drug decoction, granules, tincture, capsules or tablets.
Edna Schur also works with western phytotherapy according to TCM. A book will be published soon.
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Safety first
As herbal medicine is the original source for todays drugs, it is very important to know the interactions between herbal medicine and medications.
Did you know that Pfizer's Viagra is based on a chinese herb Yin Yang Huo? Also Novartis has taken a chinese herb to the next level - treating malaria with Artemisia
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