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Function of the theories of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
According
to TCM theories balance and harmony of the body-mind
interaction is the basic determinant of healthy life. Ancient
Chinese phylosophy claims that interrelation of two opposite
forces in nature comprises the network of all things and
events. One of these forces, which represents everything
passive, heavy, cold, pale, watery, etc. is called Yin and the
other, which stands for everything active, light, warm, bright,
firery, etc. is called Yang.
Application of this theory in medicine can be presented on the
following example. If a person has quick movement habits (Yang)
and red face (Yang) so his high blood pressure would indicate
on prevalence Yang enegy over Yin energy and the treatmen
option will be done in accordance with established imbalance,
i.e. increase Yin and decrease Yang. The latter will be
achieved through avoiding of Yang-featured lifestyle behaviour
(consumption of meat and alcohol as well as staying away from
high-intensity exercises) in favor of Yin-featured modalities
(consumption of watery vegetables and engagement in exercises
with low intensity). The way, by which acupuncture is applied
also has Yang and Yin types of needle manipulation. So,
through logical usage of Yin – Yang theory traditional Chinese
Medicine and acupuncture in particular is able to manage many
chronic health problems, hardly treated by conventional
medicine.
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