Yin and Yang: Balancing Forces for Optimum Health
1. Understanding Yin and Yang: An Ancient Concept for Modern WellnessYin and yang is an idea that comes from ancient Chinese philosophy, but its lessons are still helpful today—especially for…
The Five Elements Theory: How Ancient Wisdom Explains Health and Disease
1. Introduction to the Five Elements TheoryThe Five Elements Theory, also known as Wu Xing, is an ancient Chinese philosophy that helps explain how everything in the world is connected.…
Understanding Qi: The Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine
What Is Qi? An Introduction to Vital EnergyIf you’ve ever been curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you’ve probably heard the word “Qi” (pronounced “chee”). But what exactly is Qi,…