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Dr Christoph Stumpe is head of the
famous Shen Men Institute in Düsseldorf.
An expert on Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM), the accredited sports scientist
got together with Dornbracht to develop
Aquapressure – water massage for
the home.
DR STUMPE, PLEASE TELL
US ABOUT THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE.
Dr C. Stumpe — Chinese medicine
has its origins in Taoism, a philosophy
that developed from observing the laws
of nature. In Taoism, humanity is per-
ceived as part of nature. This means that
the laws that apply to nature also apply
to humanity. Treatment principles such as
the yin and yang theory in Traditional
Chinese Medicine developed on this basis.
Qi, the life-force energy which flows
through the body via meridians and
acupuncture points, is at the centre of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. If it flows
harmoniously, we are healthy. By contrast,
if we lack or have excessive life-force
energy, the body is no longer balanced,
which can cause problems.
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT TO
WESTERN MEDICINE?
Dr C. Stumpe — The most striking
difference is probably in the energetic,
holistic way of looking at things. This
approach makes it possible to identify
changes in the body at an early stage.
It means that by using so-called patterns
of disharmony to recognise any disease
before it becomes established, Chinese
Medicine can be used for prevention.
This preventive essence or nature of
Chinese Medicine basically points the
way ahead.
ARE THERE AREAS WHERE
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HAS
ACHIEVED NOTABLE SUCCESS?
Dr C. Stumpe — It has proved success-
ful in treating chronic and psychoso-
matic problems, for instance. And also in
pain management.
EXPERT ON TRADITIONAL
CHINESE MEDICINE
Dr Christoph Stumpe
“Aquapressure
takes up the
tried and tested
prin ciples of
Tradi tional Chinese
Medicine.”
“Qi, the lifeforce
energy which flows
through the body
via meridians and
acupuncture
points, is at the
centre of Traditional
Chinese Medicine.”
