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Modern medicine, with its technical achievements, can achieve a great deal and is sometimes indispensable. In our work, we use standard diagnostic methods and traditional technical examinations to provide a quick and reliable diagnosis. However, our medical philosophy goes beyond conventional medicine alone.
After more than 20 years of medical experience, we are convinced that the key to successful medical treatment lies in the combination of conventional and complementary medicine. This integrative approach enables a deeper understanding of each patient's needs and achieves optimal results by carefully integrating a range of therapeutic methods.
The Benefits of an Integrative Approach
Our approach is particularly effective for chronic conditions, such as
- unexplained fatigue
- menopausal symptoms
- autoimmune diseases
- chronic digestive and metabolic disorders
- diabetes mellitus
- arteriosclerosis
- osteoporosis
Through detailed laboratory diagnostics, we gain insight into the current state of health, including functional limitations on different levels. This makes it possible to treat not only symptoms but also the underlying causes of dysfunctions.
For you, this means that in the diagnostic and treatment process, we take the whole person into account - not only your physical symptoms. You do not come to us primarily as a patient, but as a person whom we want to support in developing health competence. We want to empower you to take responsibility for your health and well-being.
Preventive medicine aims to actively promote health and prevent diseases. Many of us tend to attribute health challenges to our genes. However, the latest findings in epigenetics show that environmental factors play a crucial role. Elements such as exposure to pollutants, nutrition, physical activity, and effective stress management can significantly influence whether genes are activated or deactivated. This means that through conscious choice for a healthy lifestyle, you can actively influence how your genetic traits are expressed. A balanced diet and a mindful lifestyle help prevent disease and positively affect your genetic predispositions.
The Reality We Face
The reality often looks different: a sedentary lifestyle, digital overload, processed foods, and lack of sleep hinder many of us. Interpersonal challenges and racing thoughts put us in a state of chronic stress, overwhelm, and dissatisfaction. So how can we regain more freedom, joy, spontaneity, and tranquility? This requires curiosity, a shift in thinking, and the courage to step out of our comfort zones. To begin, we need to question our daily habits - around nutrition, movement, sleep, and the way we relate to others.
This philosophy of Laozi reflects how we see our role as doctors in our practice. Our goal is to raise awareness of how our lifestyle affects our health so that you can develop healthy behaviours and effective self-care skills. A thorough review of a patient's medical history, individual diagnosis and personalised care are the key aspects of preventive medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient, independent and comprehensive health concept that emphasises the importance of balance and harmony in the body and in the natural world. At the heart of TCM is the concept of yin and yang – two complementary forces that manifest themselves in all life processes. When these elements are in balance, they promote the smooth flow of qi, the life energy that maintains our health.
In TCM, optimal health is defined by a delicate balance of yin and yang and the unimpeded flow of qi. When this balance is disturbed, the body sends a signal alerting us to potential health problems so that we can identify and address imbalances before they escalate.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often relies on technical diagnostic tests, TCM focuses on a comprehensive assessment of patients' signs and symptoms. This includes a thorough analysis of the tongue and pulse, which provides information about overall health and determines treatment strategies. This approach enables early diagnosis and effective intervention for various functional disorders.
From a modern medical perspective, TCM is particularly insightful for understanding disorders of the autonomic nervous system. If left untreated, these disorders can develop into more serious organic diseases, which can eventually be detected by conventional diagnostic methods such as blood tests or imaging techniques.