Naturopathy With TCM for stomach ache

With Chinese medicine against bloating and stomach upset

11/22/2011

Whether roast goose, raclette, marzipan bread or gingerbread - a sumptuous festive meal and sweets of all kinds are simply part of Christmas. Unfortunately, the unpleasant sides of luscious meals such as stomach pain, bloating, heartburn or gastrointestinal discomfort. Many resort to relieving medication or the infamous digestive schnapps. What appears to be justifiable in the short term should not become a habit. Those who suffer permanently from problems of the gastrointestinal tract, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides a useful alternative. It relies on the natural power of Chinese medicinal plants to support the digestive function and generally plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of the abdominal region as a vitality center.

„In Chinese medicine, the abdomen is regarded as the center organ and not only represents the place of digestion of food, but at the same time a kind of transhipment point for information and feelings, "explains Dr. Christian Schmincke, TCM expert and head of the Steigerwald Clinic It must process, sort, distribute, store or excrete everything that humans receive from outside, and in times of constant overstraining due to the abundance of supply, the center reacts more and more often with constipation, diarrhea or painful flatulence. Conversely, healthy nutrition is judged by the standards In order to correct energy derailment, TCM experts rely on the action of plant components such as roots, barks or tubers, which strengthen the body's natural clarifying functions, depending on their physical condition on the basis of an individual squeezed recipe to so-called Dekokten, drink those affected in small sips. Dried mandarin shells help to stimulate the digestive power, but tend to exacerbate heartburn.

To prevent gastrointestinal discomfort, TCM experts advise to consider certain principles of nutrition according to Chinese medicine. „People with sensitive stomachs should prefer fresh, seasonal foods and cook them completely without crushing them, "says Dr. Schmincke, adding that many do not get the much-recommended diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as raw food often over-cools and overstrains the organism The same applies to whole grains, so the Chinese will always eat warmly for breakfast, with soup or rice porridge at the beginning of the day to optimally prepare for the hard hours that are ahead of him.For Chinese medicine, certain foods even give rise to various diseases Atopic dermatitis sufferers, for example, experience a relief of their symptoms when they avoid alcohol, cheese and sugar „cloudy heat„ in the blood, ie the accumulation of inflammatory products. „In general, the abdomen is causally related to many blockages in the body and therefore represents a significant starting point for comprehensive Chinese diagnosis and holistic therapy, "emphasizes Dr. Schmincke, but its full effect unfolds only through the intermeshing of the five pillars in addition to dietetics include acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, Tuina massage and Qi Gong. (pm)