Indications — AcuSanté, Estavayer-le-Lac

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Estavayer-le-Lac

Indications

The conditions for which Chinese medicine is indicated according to clinical experience and WHO recommendations.

The methods of Chinese medicine are indicated, according to clinical experience, for the conditions listed below. This information draws on the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The list is not exhaustive: it is meant to give a sense of the different ways Chinese medicine works.

Neurological conditions

  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • Sciatica and lower back pain, lumbago
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain)
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Sleep disorders and difficulty falling asleep

Orthopaedic conditions

  • Chronic back pain
  • Herniated disc
  • Arthritis, osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic conditions
  • Epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”)
  • Shoulder-arm syndrome
  • Neck pain, stiff neck

Internal medicine

  • Anaemia
  • Bronchitis
  • Metabolic syndrome (overweight, high cholesterol, hypertension, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes)
  • High blood pressure
  • Overweight and obesity
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Gout
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Varicose veins
  • Thyroid disorders

Gynaecology & urology

  • Menstrual disorders and painful periods
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Recurrent cystitis
  • Sexual and fertility disorders
  • Support during pregnancy and childbirth
  • Menopausal complaints

Allergies & skin

  • Hay fever
  • Asthma
  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Urticaria

Stomach & intestines

  • Excess stomach acid
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Acute and chronic gastritis
  • Stomach ulcer
  • Bloating and sluggish digestion
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Stress & inner balance

  • Chronic stress and burnout
  • Persistent fatigue
  • Irritability, nervousness
  • Low and unstable mood
  • Support for quitting smoking

An important note — Chinese medicine is a complementary medicine. It replaces neither a medical diagnosis nor a treatment prescribed by your doctor. In case of acute or unusual symptoms, consult your doctor first. Never change an ongoing treatment without medical advice. The practice is happy to work alongside conventional medical care.

Accreditations

AcuSanté is recognised by the ASCA foundation and by the Swiss Register of Empirical Medicine (EMR/RME). Supplementary insurance policies generally cover a significant share of each session.

  • ASCA — Fondation suisse pour les médecines complémentaires
  • EMR / RME — Registre de médecine empirique
  • EGK Caisse de santé
  • Visana sana24 · vivacare

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By appointment only

A question about your situation?

A first phone conversation is often enough to know whether Chinese medicine is indicated in your case. It is free and without obligation.