At the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the concept of yin and yang. Chinese medicine herbalists and practitioners understand the body and spirit through yin and yang. A healthy body and spirit in
Qi:This is also called life energy or vital energy. The belief is that it runs throughout your body. It’s always on the move and constantly changes. TCM treatments often focus on ways to promote and maintain the flow of qi. Yin and Yang:These are opposites that describe the qualities ...
In the system of Chinese philosophy, everything is either yin or yang. Yang is left-brained, high energy, driving, productive, logical, detail-oriented, "masculine" energy. Yin is right-brain, feeling, sensing, imaginative, quiet, introspective, reflective, "female" energy. Keeping the concepts...
Similar to meridians in Chinese medicine, Nadis are considered to be pathways in the body that carry energy, water, air, blood and bodily fluids around. You might also hear them referred to as 'energy lines'. What to Read NextYin has something for everyone, but 'if you're hypermobile ...
Who is Yin Yoga best for? And who shouldn’t practice? Yin yoga is the ideal yoga style for anyone, from beginners in yoga to experienced one’s. However, it’s best for individuals who are usually in a hurry, have overstimulated energy which fickles the mind and makes them aggressive...
The Chinese medicine treats mind, body and spirit as a whole. Since we are complex beings, the philosophy of treating the whole being not just the symptoms is what is behind Chinese medicine. The ultimate goal is harmony and balance so as to maintain natural order of peace, health and joy...
___3___ the cold air southward meets the declining warm and wet air, precipitation(降水)is the result. As ___4___ (say) in the ancient book, The Detailed Records of the Spring and Autumn Period(770 - 476BC), “It ...
inZhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun, attributed toCao Yuan Fangin 610 A.D., delineated five types: “Yang Dian”, “Yin Dian”, “Feng(Wind)Dian”, “Shi(Wet)Dian”, and “Ma(Horse)Dian” [13]. It is crucial to address this condition using the principles of “Yin Yang Wu Xing”. ...
Metabolic reprogramming is a pivotal biological process in which cellular metabolic patterns change to meet the energy demands of increased cell growth and proliferation. In this review, we explore metabolic reprogramming and its impact on fibrotic disea
It is a classic, comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of Chinese alternative medicine.The author was student of acupuncture since its US introduction (Acupressure) in the early 80's, this book is a clear presentation of the intricacies of Acupuncture. This presentation captures Eastern ...