Chinese Health Theraphy

2 – Principle of Unity and Interdependence

The Ying and Yang are opposite qualities to each other, but both held together and are interdependent. The external Yang defended the agency body of the aggression of pathogens and the internal Ying carries nutritional values to all organs. But for Yang performs its function requires the nutritional value which gives the internal Yin, and in turn this requires external Yang protection to perform their duties. So if the yin and yang interdependence lose their status, may not exist or grow.

3 – Top Intertransformation

The Ying and Yang are not static but are kept in constant motion transformation from Yin to Yang and vice versa, there is a steady increase and decrease, ie when the Ying Yang grows decreases and vice versa. Eg In the changes from day to night. Throughout history it has been said, written and heard about medicine. Traditional Chinese (MTC) and its application, including its comparison to the effectiveness of western medicine. While it is true that TCM is useful, it is important to mention that just as Western medicine each have their place according to the condition and the patient in question.Among the contributions of TCM, one of the most important is undoubtedly the acupuncture. Which, despite being a very old science, was not introduced to the West until the seventeenth century by French Jesuits. Due to cultural differences and understanding, the principle of acupuncture was not well accepted in the West and despite such skepticism was a degree of fascination with this.

It is believed that the practice of acupuncture dates back about 5000 years ago.

It has been a basic Chinese method to treat diseases. Its name derives from the Latin words “accused” which means needle and “pung” meaning penetrate. That is, the penetration of the human body with fine needles through the skin to the strategic stimulation of specific points or also by a technique known as moxibustion (heat generated by burning the plant Artemisia vulgaris close to the skin over acupuncture points) preventive and therapeutic purposes.

credit to: Conrado Arcila

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