Made In China l QI l Oriental Express l Chinese Whispers l Resource Nature of Qi l Yin and Yang l Emotions l Stress l Obstruction - Pain YIN AND YANG This central paradigm is, in essence, a model of maintenance of inner and outer balance, as a prerequisite to wellbeing. It is about regulation, constant feedback and responses. In modern day parlance, the interplay betwixt Yin and Yang, is the body's hard-wired tendency to preserve homeostasis and to manage the demands of adaptation to change. Yin and Yang are polarized opposites that communicate to keep one another in check ; e.g., if my body gets too dry (dehydration), this is a situation of excessive Yang, the dryness, and too little Yin, namely body fluids. The message from the body - thirst - is the signal to correct fluid balance, thereby restoring the Yin - Yang balance. Yin and Yang qualities differ at various phases of our lives. Generally, children have a more Yang disposition, lots of energy in flux and evolving towards being mature and solid. As a consequence, they are not so deeply anchored in their bodies yet and can, given the circumstances, become quite sick, seemingly quickly. The upside though, is that with appropriate treatment, youngsters can amaze their elders with rapid recovery, as their Yin is fortified, aided and abetted. Contact Michael | © AustralianAcupuncture.com 2002 I About AustralianAcupuncture.com

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