The TCM formula for longevity
A Talk From the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
How can we age healthily and maintain our quality of life well into old age? For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has provided answers to precisely this question. Its holistic approach views the human being as an interplay of body, mind, and life energy.
At the core is the balance of Yin and Yang, as well as the free flow of the life energy Qi. If this balance is disrupted—for example, by stress, an irregular lifestyle, or an unbalanced diet—it can lead to ailments and diseases in the long term.
TCM therefore does not wait until symptoms appear but focuses on prevention and mindful self-care. This principle is also known as “Yangsheng”—the cultivation of life. The goal is to strengthen health daily and support the body’s natural self-healing abilities.
The key pillars of TCM longevity:
- Balance in daily life:
A harmonious balance between activity and rest supports the flow of energy in the body - Nutrition as the key:
Foods are specifically selected to promote inner balance and strengthen vital energy - Lifestyle rhythm & prevention:
Regular routines, adapted to the seasons, help maintain long-term health - Boosting vitality:
Through movement, breathing, and inner calm, the Qi is nourished and stabilized
Longevity is no accident, but the result of mindful self-care. Those who actively nurture their health can not only live longer — but, above all, live with greater vitality and awareness.
specializing in acupuncture and phytotherapy
Speaker
Dieter Furrer is one of LIAN's leading experts in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Switzerland. For over 20 years, he has been intensively involved with Chinese medicines, classical recipe theory, and their quality-assured application in a Western context.
As Head of the TCM department at LIAN, he combines in-depth knowledge of Chinese medical history with high quality standards, modern manufacturing, and regulatory safety. His aim is to convey TCM in a way that is understandable, authentic, and practical.
In his talks, he explains complex medical concepts clearly and vividly, building bridges between Chinese medicine, Western thinking, and everyday therapeutic practice.
He has more than 20 years of clinical experience. His areas of expertise include body, head, and limb pain, frozen shoulder, burnout and exhaustion, increased susceptibility to infection, menopausal symptoms, and digestive and sleep disorders.
Dieter Furrer is a federally certified TCM therapist specializing in acupuncture and phytotherapy.
