There are two central philosophies behind the Healing Power of TCM
1. Qi
We are all made up of energy (Qi). This vital energy runs throughout your body, connecting your thoughts, emotions, organs and spirit through pathways known as meridians.
According to TCM, as long as Qi is able to flow freely to transmit critical information to your organs, your body is balanced and well regulated and you will remain healthy.
However, if Qi is restricted or blocked, you may start to experience symptoms and the onset of health problems. As TCM pays particular attention to Qi and the meridian system, practitioners will be able to detect and treat health issues before physical complications arise. Treatments such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine focus on stimulating the flow of energy through the meridians, restoring balance, health and ultimately the body-mind-spirit relationship.
2. Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang are two qualities used to describe Qi. Yin and Yang are two opposing yet complementary forces: they cannot exist without each other and can never be separated. They are always in dynamic flow: one force can be more dominant than the other, but it can never be fully displaced. Together, they make a complete whole. This is reflected in the Yin Yang symbol. No matter where you dissect the diameter of the whole circle, each half will always contain some Yin and some Yang.
When health issues begin to surface, this is a sign that one of the forces is in excess at the expense of the other. In order words, there is an imbalance. TCM understands and applies the theory of Yin and Yang to diagnosis and treatment. TCM treatment seeks to balance and rebalance Yin and Yang, which in turns helps to harmonise your body, mind and energy with your life’s circumstances as well as helping you to activate your natural self-healing ability.
