In Chinese terms
Yin describes the Shady side
of a slope, Yang being the Sunny
side.
Yin & Yang
exist mutually, without one the other ceases to exist.
Question. is Water
Yin
Or
Yang.?
Answer.
It can be either, it depends how and what you reference it to
:-
e.g. consider the process of
[1] Ice
melting to Water and then .......
[2]Water
turning
to steam.
In [1]
Ice (cold, solid) is more Yin compared
with Water (warmer, fluid) which is
more Yang
In [2]Water
(fluid) is more Yin compared
with Steam (light, vapour) which is more Yang
There are no limits to the scale Of Yin
& Yang
i.e. In Gross terms
Infinity - universe( more Yang
) to almost zero -one solitary electron (more Yin
)
Or in more minimal terms :-
a rise in temperature from 20 Degrees
(more Yin ) to 20.00000001 Degrees
(more Yang )
In general usable terms:-
Yin
relates more to Coolness ( the most Yin
state of water is ice), ovum, earth, rest, darkness (Black), inward, concentrated,
Acidic.
Yin meridians
are on the front of the body & inner surfaces of the limbs.
They are relatively solid organs (kidneys,
liver, heart, heart, heart governor, spleen, lungs).
Yin organs
are deeper, internal and deal with the transformation, circulation, and
storage of Qi and blood.
Yin emotional
trends are spiritual, open, peaceful, joyful, creative, colourful, tolerant,
non-conformist (hippy like).
Yin
arrogance - the feeling that no one can help them.
Yang
relates more to Warmth ( most Yang
state of water is steam), sperm, heaven, activity, brightness (white),
outward ,expanding, Alkaline.
Yang
meridians are on the Back of the body & outer surfaces of the limbs.
They are relatively hollow organs (bladder, gall bladder, small intestines,
triple heater, stomach, large intestines).
Yang
organs are more surface including the digestive tract that deals with receiving
/ processing food and eliminating waste.
Yang
human tendencies are decisive, purposeful, concentrated, clean, orderly,
polite, (yuppy like).
Yang
arrogance - if you try to give them help they know better.
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The balance of Yin
& Yang has a big influence on the body.
If we eat too much
Yin
food we become heavy, inward, slow, under active.
If we eat too much
Yang
food then we feel airy, outward, high, hyperactive.
Applying Yin &
Yang theory to diet means choosing a balanced diet of both Yin & Yang
foods which compliment each other.
Yang Foods
like Beans & Cereals should be balanced with more-
Yin
Foods like Sea & Land vegetables.
At the extremes:-
Very Yang
foods
include Red Meat, eggs, salt, cheese.
Very Yin
foods
include Refined foods (sugar), alcohol, ice cream, fruit. |
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Headaches result from altered circulation in the head due to physical,
emotional, or dietary causes, also an excess or lack of heat within the
head.
Headaches also arise
from the liver Yang
creating excess Heat also impairing the ability of the Liver to clean the
blood efficiently, leaving toxins to accumulate in the Blood.
Headaches also stem
from misalignment of vertebrae which stress's the nerves, also bad posture,
sustained noise, toxic smells & overworked eyes.
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Types of
head-aches
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Sharp Headaches
are
Yang in
nature
Dull Headaches are
Yin
in nature
Pounding/ Throbbing
Headaches are an indicating of Liver Yang
rising. |
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Anterior
(Frontal) (Yin)
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This affects the
area around the forehead, eyes and sinus's also including the third
eye.
Eating excess Yin
food
like sugar, ice cream, alcohol contribute to the intensity of the headache,
often accompanied by constipation.
The associated meridian
organs are Stomach and Bladder.
For Local relief
use B2,GB14
Distal relief use
LI4
General St36 and
Lv3 |
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Posterior
(Back) of head (Yang)
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This affects the
area of the back of the neck and head.
Eating to much Yang
food
like meat cheese, eggs, salt, contribute to the intensity of the headache.
The associated meridian
organs are Bladder - Kidney and Spleen
For Local relief
use GB20
For Distal relief
use LI4&BL60
General relief ST36
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Lateral (Side)
Headaches
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Affecting the side
of the head and around ears.
The associated meridian
organs are Liver & Gallbladder and Triple heater.
For local relief
GB20, TH5
For Distal relief
TH4, GB34, Bl60
General ST36 &
Lv3 |
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Migraine
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Affecting more inside
the head, could be just left side only (bad lymph) or right side only (too
much gall), associated meridian organs liver and gallbladder, early signs
are Dark alkaline urine (which indicates rising heat), pain in the eyes
and yawning.
Yin
foods like Honey, fruit (sugar), and inhalation of vinegar (acid) fumes
help.
Yang foods
like meat and dairy produce should be avoided.
Local Relief B10. |
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The reproductive
system is regulated by the hormonal and circulatory system, the cycle of
these internal rhythms are affected by physical, emotional, nutritional
factors, stress through work and also relationship stress.
From the viewpoint
of TCM the Livers function of storing blood pays an importantly role in
the well being of the female reproductive system, also exposure to cold
(Yin ),
excess cold food, weakness of Qi and blood are the major causes of menstrual
disharmonies.
The reproductive
system is regarded as being Yang
in nature, so excess Yang
influences is damaging to the system, i.e. Eating excess Yang
food (meat, eggs, salt), taking too hot baths, (a daikon bath is good for
strengthening the reproductive system).
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Pain before
period
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Feelings of irritability,
depression, frustration accompanied with pain, Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) diagnoses this condition as stagnation of Liver Qi, the liver is
Yin
in nature however it regulates the Yang
Blood flow in the body process's, deficiency of liver blood may lead to
lack of periods. |
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Pain During
Period
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Often severe pain
in lower abdomen, heavy blood flow and clots, in TCM terms this indicates
a Liver-Spleen disharmony, the liver can also transmit too much heat into
the blood causing excessive menstrual bleeding and bleeding between periods. |
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Pain After
Period
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Pain is better with
application of warmth and pressure. Scanty blood flow, palpitations often
accompany the pain, in TCM terms this indicates a Qi and blood weakness. |
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Heavy Menstruation
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Feelings of restlessness
and with deep red Menstrual Blood, in TCM terms it is a liver Qi stagnation
which creates heat and excess flow of blood, often caused by emotional
stress.
If the blood is
light-coloured then it is a indication that the spleen is not controlling
the blood in the vessels caused by worry or poor diet. |
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Pre Menstrual
Syndrome [PMS]
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Symptoms of Irritability,
depression, nausea & Lower abdominal pain, in TCM terms this indicates
Liver Qi Stagnation affecting Spleen & Stomach causing Qi to rise in
the Stomach Channel. |
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Menopause
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Symptoms of Tiredness,
Hot Flushes, irritability, insomnia & palpitations, in TCM this is
imbalance of Kidney Qi, creating a Yin
/
Yang
imbalance in the Blood & Qi which affects the Heart, spleen & liver,
the Kidney Yin
should
be nourished. |
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