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Puurenkuur listed Health Resort that offer Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM is a form of medical practice that has been used in China for thousands of years. It is based on the concept of Qi (pronounced "chee"), which is the vital energy that flows through the body's meridians or pathways. TCM includes a range of practices, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion and dietary therapy. It is a holistic approach to health, treating not just the physical symptoms of a condition, but also the emotional and spiritual aspects of a person's health. TCM has always considered stress the primary cause of disease. This philosophy makes TCM a suitable method for tackling issues of modern-day life. These days, more and more people are suffering from stress-related ailments, such as tension, anxiety, sleeping issues, digestive complaints, obesity, etc. From a traditional-Chinese-medicine perspective, they can be treated at the root of the cause. At a holistic health or wellbeing resort, mostly located in stunning and relaxing locations and allowing you to focus fully on treating your issues and complaints.
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Via Salemi, Sicily, Italy
Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort in Sicily is a wonderful place to find and start a new healthy lifestyle. A fantastic healing experience. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
13 Reviews
La Petite Pierre, France
Right in the middle of Alsace’s forest, La Clairière is one of the first holistic hotels in France. Eastern treatments (ayurveda, acupuncture), vegan options on the menu and a mesmerizing spa. This place encourages you to live a healthier life. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
21 Reviews
Gargnano, Brescia, Lake Garda, Italy
Lefay Resort & Spa's speciality? Without doubt: the treatment of typically western problems (stress, obesity) through a classical Chinese medicine approach. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- 1x private acces to the salt lake 'La Luna Nel Lago' per person - min. stay 3 nights (worth € 40)
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher worth € 100 per person - min. stay 5 nights
- Free Room Upgrade from the Prestige Junior Suite to the Deluxe Junior Suite (subject to availability at time of arrival) - min. stay 7 nights
- Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability upon arrival) - min. stay 10 nights
137 Reviews
Koh Samui, Thailand
An experience. Life changing. Unforgettable. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is all of this…and more. But words alone cannot describe Kamalaya. Kamalaya needs to be experienced. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Spa-giftvoucher worth € 150 per person
- 1x free activity (min. stay 9 nights) OR 2x free activities (min. stay 14 nights) with choice of cooking class, sunset cruise, Koh Samui cultural tour, Temple Tour OR wellness credit of 5,000 THB (book before 30 June 2023, stay before 31 October 2023)
- Discount on room rate for stays with min. 21 nights! (book before 10 October 2023, stay before 31 October 2023)
- Discounted accommodation rates for all Puurenkuur travellers (included in the price)
- 20% discount on the roomrate for the hillside rooms (not applicable for the garden- or seaview hillside rooms) for single travellers from May - October (included in the price)
- For repeating Kamalaya clients: 1 bonus night when booking a stay of min. 7 nights (valid for stays between 1 March - 22 December 2023 and 1 - 31 March 2024 - this discount isn't calculated in the shown rates yet)
20 Reviews
Mystras, Greece
Greek and Chinese wisdom and medicine offer emotional, physical and spiritual health in a majestic and superbly Beautiful Holistic Destination Spa. A true ‘Wow’ destination. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary upgrade to next room type (subject to availability on booked date, only applicable to Classic Room, Superior Deluxe Room and Excecutive Deluxe Room) (only applicable to wellbeing programs with min. 5 night stay)
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher worth € 100 per person (only applicable to wellbeing programs with min. 5 night stay)
Samutprakarn, Bangkok, Thailand
The RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat is the first sustainable, integral wellness & medical retreat in Thailand. In a relaxing tropical setting, you can work preventively on your health and lifestyle change under highly specialized guidance. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Spa gift voucher worth € 150 per person (min. 5 nights stay)
35 Reviews
El Albir, Alicante, Spain
Eastern philosophies meet Western views on health and wellbeing at SHA Wellness Clinic under a nourishing, super-deluxe and modern roof. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary welcome massage (50 minutes) per guest
- Complimentary early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability at time of arrival)
- Room upgrade to a higher category (subject to availability at time of arrival)
- Free one-way transfer from airport (worth € 130)
- Stays of 14 nights or more: Free roundtrip transfer from the airport (worth € 260)
13 Reviews
Alvor, Faro, Portugal
Longevity Health & Medical Hotel is a brand new adults-only Destination Spa with a state-of-the-art wellness centre for preventative, medical and holistic wellbeing programmes in the heart of the Algarve. read more
Puurenkuur Benefits
Depending on your Holiday:
- Complimentary Spa Credit Voucher
- € 90 per person (min. stay 5 nights)
- € 120 per person (min. stay 7 nights)
- Complimentary room upgrade from Standard Room to Longevity Room (upon availability at time of arrival)
- Complimentary early check-in (from 10 AM) and late check-out (until 2 PM) (upon availability)
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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a form of medical practice that has been used in China for thousands of years. It is based on the concept of Qi (pronounced "chee"), which is the vital energy that flows through the body's meridians or pathways. TCM includes a range of practices, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion and dietary therapy. It is a holistic approach to health, treating not just the physical symptoms of a condition, but also the emotional and spiritual aspects of a person's health. There is a growing body of research that suggests TCM can be an effective complement to Western medicine in treating a range of health conditions. In TCM, the focus is on maintaining balance and harmony within the body, rather than just treating specific symptoms or diseases. Practitioners use a variety of diagnostic techniques, including pulse and tongue diagnosis, to determine imbalances in the body's Qi and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a holistic approach and looks at body and mind as one. A person is therefore considered a complex entity of matter, energy and spirit that is constantly developing and subject to change. All parts are connected: the mind affects the body, whereby mental and psychological problems can be expressed in the body. And vice versa, the body affects the mind, with mental issues causing physical ones.
TCM has always considered stress the primary cause of disease. This philosophy makes TCM a suitable method for tackling issues of modern-day life. These days, more and more people are suffering from stress-related ailments, such as tension, anxiety, sleeping issues, digestive complaints, obesity, etc. From a traditional-Chinese-medicine perspective, they can be treated at the root of the cause. At a holistic health or wellbeing resort, mostly located in stunning and relaxing locations and allowing you to focus fully on treating your issues and complaints.
What is Classical Chinese Medicine
Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) is a term used to describe a theoretical framework and approach to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that emphasizes the study and application of ancient Chinese medical texts and philosophies. In contrast to modern TCM, which has undergone significant changes and standardization over the past century, CCM places a greater emphasis on individualization and tailoring treatments to the unique needs of each patient. Practitioners of CCM may also rely on more classical diagnostic methods, such as pulse diagnosis and observation of the tongue, to assess a patient's health and develop a treatment plan.
CCM also places greater emphasis on the importance of the practitioner's own cultivation of qi (vital energy) and spiritual awareness as part of the healing process. In addition to the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other TCM modalities, CCM may incorporate practices such as meditation, qigong, and tai chi as part of a patient's treatment plan.
What are the components of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to diagnose and treat various health conditions. An important aspect of a TCM treatment plan is energy work. Tuina massage is an important element within Chinese medicine, just as acupuncture and foot reflexology. These treatments release blocked energy and allow it to flow again. Hydro-aromatherapy helps the meridians to circulate and restore energy and vitality. A third element is physical activity. Qi gong, tai chi and special stretching exercises help to balance energy.
We listed the components of TCM:
- Acupuncture: This involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate and balance the flow of qi (pronounced "chee"), or energy, in the body.
- Herbal medicine: TCM uses a variety of plant-based remedies, including herbs, roots, and other natural substances, to treat illnesses and promote overall health.
- Massage and bodywork: TCM includes a range of massage and bodywork techniques, such as acupressure, cupping, and gua sha, which are designed to stimulate circulation and relieve tension in the body.
- Healthy food: TCM emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet in maintaining good health and preventing illness. Dietary therapy involves using food as medicine to support the body's natural healing processes.
- Exercise and movement therapy: TCM includes various forms of exercise and movement therapy, such as tai chi and qigong, which are designed to promote physical and mental health by improving circulation, balance, and flexibility.
- Mind-body practices: TCM recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind and body and includes practices such as meditation and visualization to promote emotional and mental balance, as well as overall health and wellbeing.
These components are often used in combination to develop a personalized treatment plan for each guests based on their unique health needs and circumstances.
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