Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has always revolved around five main pillars that are combined together and used to treat the ailments and dysfunctions that the human body can be burdened with. These five pillars are Yin and Yang, Wu Xing, Zang Fu, Jung Luo and the last that consists of three elements, Qi, Jing, and Shen,

The first two are not techniques in themselves and are actually theories that form vital components of TCM. Yin and Yang has become famous today as depiction of a good and evil, but its meaning goes far beyond that. Believers of this ancient Chinese philosophy hold the idea that all entities in the world are comprised of two opposite aspects. This belief was observed by ancient Chinese people through their environment, with aspects such as hot and cold, night and day, waking and sleeping states among many others.

This belief eventually transcended itself to traditional Chinese medicine as well and it is believed that the human body also consists of two forces that are kept in balance. When either one begins to dominate over the other, dysfunction beings to result causing the internal system to lose its balance and cease to function correctly. But this theory is only one part of TCM.

Another theory that is crucial to Traditional Chinese Medicine is Wu Xing, which consists of five key elements. These elements are wood, fire, earth, water and metal which are essential to life and it is believed that everything in the natural environment occurs due to changes in these elements. This theory is coupled with other Chinese traditional medicine theories and is used to diagnose the various internal system workings of the body.

Zang Fu (internal organ system) and Jung Luo (Meridian or blood flow system) are two aspects that concentrate on the internal workings of the human body. It is through this internal system that energy and blood circulate to ensure the normal operation of the body. When this is blocked or hindered in anyway, pain and discomfort result.

The final three elements are known as the ‘three key treasures’ which are known as ‘Jing’ (our life force), Qi (our vital energy) and Shen (our mind and spirit). It is through the development of these three treasures that wellbeing can be achieved.

Several techniques are used to achieve this, namely relaxation, sufficient rest, regular exercise, maintaining a positive mental state, eating correctly, and providing appropriate environmental responses. In addition Chinese herbal medicines, acupuncture and tui na are also used to achieve this goal. TCM practitioners use these tools to ensure the well being of their fellow man and these practices have been passed down through the ages and will continue to do so in the future.

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