Traditional Chinese Medicine

By PhD/Dr. Jason Yu

Wholeness and homeostasis are the foundation of well-being in human life, while the evolving balance and dynamic equilibrium of all organisms in the earth is structured in which the biosphere remains stable to sustain all the life forms in it. The earth we are living in is also a living organism. Our longevity is a function of well-being of Mother Nature.

Through more than 2000 years of practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine has built a practical and profound methodology and philosophy in restoring health and well-being. By adopting the laws of Nature and principles of equilibrium, TCM works directly with the body's natural ability to resume a state of balance on which well-being is based.

Utilizing the principles of Yin/Yang and the Five Elements, a diagnostic system called the Eight Frameworks of Dialectics can easily distinguish deficiency and excess in body functions. Once these issues have been identified, treatment is selected from both within the body's own systems (through Dao-Yin or Acupuncture/Acupressure) or from Nature through traditional Chinese herbs.

When this type of approach is utilized, conditions which have remained chronic and static are stimulated to move toward balance thereby restoring health. Most chronic syndromes such as issues with endocrine imbalances, dysfunctions of the reproductive system, cardiovascular diseases, neurological syndromes including dementia, and immunological disorders including asthma and various types of arthritis are all perfect subjects for the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Acupuncture

Acupuncturists diagnose human illness in terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which perceives the human organism and it