Effective protection against viral infections

Whenever viral infections such as the flu, common colds or respiratory diseases start to spread, people really realize the importance of the immune system. The extent of the risk of infection and becoming seriously ill depends largely on the body’s own defences. These can be weakened particularly as the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, stress, an unbalanced diet or lack of exercise. Other factors that may weaken the body's resistance are disorders of the metabolism, chronic respiratory disease or diabetes. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the strengthening of the immune system is given very high priority. Specific therapies such as acupuncture, herbal therapies and a balanced diet target the mobilization of the body’s defences.

Blockages in the flow of Qi as a cause of illness

Traditional Chinese Medicine considers maintaining the health of the human organism as a dynamic process which is permanently subjected to internal and external influences. Therefore, it focusses consistently on these influencing factors as a matter of principle. The objective is to keep the forces that preserve health in balance and to protect the body from the many debilitating, or pathogenic, factors. These may include heat, damp, injury, hereditary predisposition, incorrect diet or stress. According to the science of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the pathogenic factors interrupt the free flow of the life energy Qi in the energy pathways, or meridians. This causes congestion and blockages which weaken the immune system. The consequence of this impairment of the defences is that dangerous viruses can enter the body unhindered.

Channelling pathogenic factors away and strengthening the Qi with TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine sees the circulation of the life energy Qi as central to the prevention of viral illnesses such as colds, fever or the flu. When making a diagnosis, TCM identifies interruptions and blockages in the energy pathways and applies appropriate measures to tackle them. TCM has two objectives here: the first is to channel out the debilitating pathogenic factors and so remove the obstructions in the flow of Qi. The second aims to strengthen the Qi. In this way, TCM reduces the risk of contracting a viral illness and can significantly check its progress if it does.

Supporting the flow of Qi on a long-term basis

As the flow of the life energy Qi is constantly being obstructed by our often busy lifestyles, poor eating habits and environmental influences, regularly strengthening the Qi is an important measure to help us stay healthy. Repeatedly activating the flow of life energy combined with channelling out pathogenic factors by prevention and suitable TCM treatments keeps the immune system fit and stable.

Early planning of TCM preventive treatments

In the effective prevention of flu, colds and viral respiratory diseases, Traditional Chinese Medicine applies methods that include acupuncture, cupping and moxibustion. People who are particularly vulnerable can even be treated as early as the beginning of fall. Ideally, those at risk will incorporate preventive TCM treatments along with other medical checks in their annual health planning. One important factor besides the actual TCM treatments is diet, which can be supplemented by taking natural Chinese remedies.

TCM-Präventiv-Behandlungen frühzeitig einplanen

Bei der wirkungsvollen Prävention gegen Grippe, Erkältungen oder virale Lungenerkrankungen setzt die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin unter anderem auf Akupunktur, Schröpfen und Moxibustion. Wer besonders anfällig ist, lässt sich bereits im Sommer behandeln. Idealerweise bauen gefährdete Personen die präventiven TCM-Behandlungen wie andere medizinische Kontrollen in die gesundheitliche Jahresplanung ein. Ein wichtiges Element neben den eigentlichen TCM-Behandlungen ist die Ernährung, die mit der Einnahme von natürlichen chinesischen Arzneien ergänzt werden kann.