Yin Yang, the five elements and the processes of Cleansing, Replenishing, Strengthening, and Balancing
The so-called five elements in traditional Chinese medicine:wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, are the fundamental building blocks of the world. They correspond to spring, summer, middle (long summer), autumn, and winter in nature, and the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys in the human body.
Accordingly, we should take the corresponding actions of cleansing in spring, replenishing in summer, strengthening in autumn, and balancing in winter to achieve balance among the body, ecology and nature.
In today's world, environmental pollution is severe, which inevitably results in harmful substances being contained in our food. When these harmful substances encroach on the body, the first organs affected arethe spleen and stomach, which are responsible for digestion and assimilation. They are also the fundamental organs of postnatal development and the source of qi and blood. Furthermore, the extent of damage to the spleen and stomach determines the sufficiency of innate vitality (qi from the kidneys).
Energy required by the body is sent all over the body after digestion and assimilation by the spleen and stomach, and then adjusts qi and blood in the liver and lungs and supplements vitality in the kidneys, thus preventing the onset of disease. When one uses healthcare products, one should take into consideration the seasonal influences of climatic changes instead of using them indiscriminately.
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Cleansing in spring—The land is full of life in spring. Qi and blood circulate smoothly in the human body, and all the internal organs and tissues recuperate easily. This is the time to promote the vital qi and clear out unnecessary substances taken in during the winter. In spring, people are susceptible to harmful qi from the wind. The five elements are dominated by wood. One tends to shed tears when facing the wind, which hurts the eyes and induces a sour taste in the mouth. One also tends to be irritable, which hurts the liver and gallbladder. Therefore, health supplements used in this season should clear out fire in the liver and gallbladder. The main goal is to conserve and adjust the liver and rid it of fire, with the complementary goal of increasing nutrition.
Suggested products for a spring cleansing are: Chitosan and Tiens Beauty Capsules for clearing out toxins; Tiens High Calcium Drink, Tiens Vitality Softgel Capsules, Tiens Beneficial Capsules, Tiens Vigor-rousing Capsules, Weight Loss Tea, Tiens Spirulina Tablets, Tiens Double-Cellulose Tablets , and for clearing excess fatty matter in the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems as well as elsewhere in the body so as to reduce the burdens of the liver and gallbladder.
Replenishing in summer—In this hot season people are susceptible to the harmful qifrom the heat. The five elements are dominated by fire. One tends to be depleted of saliva, perspire frequently, which affects the assimilating function of the small intestine, and causes inflammations by fire rising from the heart, with a flushed face and sores in the mouth and tongue. Therefore, one should suppress fire in the heart and adjust his mind. In the heat of midsummer, the body perspires profusely and has a bad appetite, which tends to hurt the heart and spleen. This season is not suitable for taking in major supplements, but fit for adjusting vitality in the organs of the spleen and stomach so as to make qi and blood circulate smoothly. Replenishing the spleen and stomach with qi will result in a sense of vigor and spirit.
Suggested products for midsummer replenishing: The qi and blood circulating machine, the body-fitting girdle, and Tiens's Acupoint Treasure for adjusting the circulation of qi and blood and relaxing muscles and joints; Zinc Supplements and High-Absorption Calcium for adjusting the spleen and stomach to stimulate the appetite; small amounts of Spirulina and Seabuckthorn oil capsules for the adjustment of the spleen and stomach to increase energy.
Strengthening in autumn—The weather gradually cools down in this season, which is dominated by the dry qi. One tends to feel dry in the mouth and throat and cough with little phlegm, which hurts the lungs. Therefore, one should strengthen Yin-qi and moisten the lungs. If the body functions normally after the cleansing in spring and replenishing in summer, now is the time to supplement appropriate nutrients to fill the body with qi and blood, promote the growth of Yin and Yang, and build a strong physique. As many nutrition-supplementing foods contain excessive sugars, fats, proteins, hormones, etc., one should make appropriate choices and use healthcare foods on the basis of a balanced diet.
Suggested products for “supplementing in autumn to moisten the dryness”: Aweto, Spirulina, High Absorption-Calcium concentrate and Zinc Supplements for supplementing the vitamins, trace elements, minerals, enzymes, etc. that are deficient in food intakes as well as strengthening the lungs, liver and kidneys.
Balancing in winter—In such a cold season, one tends to be weakened by the cold, which hurts the kidneys. One also tends to be less active while taking in more food, resulting in an excess of fatty matter in the body, which, combined with the slow circulation of qi and blood, causes one to be susceptible to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Although the body functions normally now after the cleansing in spring, replenishing in the summer and strengthening in autumn, one should not drop ones guard, for only by adopting an attitude of prevention toward disease can one keep ones body safe from the invasion of the harmful qi from outside.
A coordinated combination of the “cleansing, replenishing, and strengthing” products is suggested for “prevention in winter”: High Absorption-Calcium concentrate, Spirulina, Chitosan, and Zinc supplements for adjusting immunity in both directions; Cordicep (Anti-Oxidant Plus) for adjusting fats in blood; the qi and blood circulation machine and the Acupuncture Point set for increasing the circulation of qi and blood; measures to keeping out the cold and strengthening the physique for a safe winter.
Based on an understanding of the relationship between the five elements and nature, disease potentials can be analyzed. The factors for the changes in ones body are everywhere, such as changes in location, season, harmful qi, internal organs and tastes. By taking heed of them, one can foresee the future and nip disease in the bud. With prevention, one can strengthen the physique and live a long life. That is the unique feature of the traditional Chinese regimen.
In summary, “cleansing, replenishing, strengthening, and balancing” constitute a physique-improving regimen. One clears excessive matter out of the body, adjusts the balance of the body and mind, and supplements appropriate nutrients to achieve the objectives of preventive healthcare, physique improvement, and longevity. That is the secret of Chinese health preservation.