Geriatrics & Ailments in Old Age
Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your health, as being free from ailments in old age is a challenge. Many of the ailments that occur in old age are already listed in other categories on this website. Below you will find common symptoms experienced by elderly individuals.
Read a clinical study on promoting healthy aging with TCM published in Wiley – Aging Medicine here.
Immobility / Stiffness
Traditional Chinese Medicine views immobility and stiffness as a blockage in the flow of Qi and development of stagnation and blood stasis. TCM treatment approaches include acupuncture, herbal medicine, and movement exercises such as Qi Gong. These methods can promote energy flow, resolve blood stagnation, and improve mobility.
Lack of stability
In TCM, lack of stability can be attributed to all the meridians that run through the legs. My therapy focuses on strengthening the affected meridians, often through acupuncture, herbal therapy, and appropriate dietary recommendations to promote stability.
Incontinence
Incontinence is considered a dysregulation of Kidney Yin or Yang and Bladder Qi. TCM treatment approaches may include acupuncture and herbal medicine to improve control over bladder function.
Age marks
Age spots are interpreted as signs of Qi and blood stagnation. At the same time, there may be a Spleen Qi deficiency, as the Spleen is responsible for holding the blood in the vessels. I treat age spots with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary adjustments.
Glaucoma
Traditional Chinese Medicine views glaucoma as a disturbance of the Liver and Gallbladder meridians. In my practice, I focus on strengthening the Liver and improving blood flow to the eyes. I often use acupuncture in conjunction with herbal therapy to regulate blood pressure and promote eye health. However, it is important that TCM treatments are used as a complement to conventional medical approaches.
Locations:
London: TBC
Düsseldorf (Oberkassel): Wildenbruchstrasse 115, 40545 Düsseldorf
Essen (Kettwig): Hauptstrasse 54, 45219 Essen
E-mail:
clinic@jasminreif.com
Phone:
UK: +44 7879 982 175
GER: +49 1523 61 96 135