"Where there is life, there is hope."
The quote is not from the Chinese but it does sound like the Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). One of the eight guarding principles and the most ancient is the concept of Yin and Yang. I speak to many TCM practitioners who believe that yang becomes yin and yin becomes yang. Everything in the universe is in a constant state of change. Well, that ancient principle will always hold true.
If yin and yang are not balanced, an imbalance occurs. This is reflected in the human body by a variety of body systems. Yin descriptions are as inhibition, deterioration, quietness, and gloominess. I know many of these personality traits in people. Deficiency syndromes like cold are categorized as Yin. Such deficiencies can result in dull aches, pain, chills and even fatigue. The organs that are affected are the heart, lung, liver and kidneys.
Yang is characterized by excitation, restlessness, optimism, and hyperactivity. I know many individuals who could be described as Yang. An excess of yang energy is described as "hot". This results in acute pain, spasm, and headaches. Usually the organs affected are the intestines, both small and large, stomach and the bladder.
Since yin and yang are in a constant state of change, it has been said to have a healthier life- emotionally, physically and spiritually, one needs to be able to always be flexible. A rigid life will not get you far. There is much more to TCM. There are excesses and emotions of the body. I feel that traditional Chinese medicine is the most interesting and complex. I continually read about TCM. I do not practice acupuncture, nor use Chinese Herbs. Some of the Chinese herbs my colleagues use contain some western herbs that I am familiar with. I am learning more about Chinese herbs day by day.
Remember it is a day at a time. No perfection only progress.
Until tomorrow...
No comments:
Post a Comment