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Six Main Principles of Yin and Yang Relationship
According to Chinese philosophy, everything can be described as either yin or yang. In Traditional Chinese medicine, each of the five elements has a pair of yin and yang organs. The yin organs meridian has a downward flow of energy and the yang upward. An imbalance of the yin-yang ratio can cause illness. Every individual…
Causes of disease according to Yin Yang Theory
In the human body, major organs are paired according to yin and yang. Yang has to do with function and movement. Yin provides the structure. Thus, the six fu (hollow) organs, responsible for moving and transforming substances, are considered yang. The five zang (solid) organs, used for collecting and storing, are classified as yin. Qi…
Introduction to Yin and Yang in macrobiotic diet
“Chi’ energy, or ‘life force’ circulates freely through a healthy body, but is blocked in an unhealthy body, causing illness. Chi energy becomes blocked when one has an improper diet combined with extreme weather conditions (hot or cold). Illness occurs when someone overindulges in the wrong foods, under indulges in the right foods and eats…
Yin and Yang balance in your home
Yin and Yang are the two cosmic forces which represent the masculine and feminine, but they are the opposing forces but cannot exist without each other. Yin is cold, very quiet and dark, while yang energy is warm, vibrant, active and alive. Even in your home, a balance of yin and yang energy should be…
Yin and Yang concept in acupuncture
The concept of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements are one of the most fundamental aspects of acupuncture. The organs of the body are seen to be interrelated in the same sorts of ways as other natural phenomena (e.g night and day). They are a constant and continual flow of energy, where illness is…