According to traditional Chinese medicine, the world can be divided into two forces, yin and yang. Yin is considered to be dark, cold, negative, passive and feminine, while yang is light, warm, positive, active and male. Disturb the balance of yin and yang, and the result is disharmony, possibly ill health. In addition there are five elements to consider. Every one of s contain the elements of fire, earth, air, water and wood.
When a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner diagnoses, he or she does not just check for the flow of qi, but also looks to see how much of each element is within the body and what kind of energy is being transmitted. It is then possible to stimulate or quieten unbalanced organs or body systems through food, exercise, massage, herbs or the needles of acupuncture.
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