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Causes of Disease

Causes of Disease

This module will give you insights into how each system determines what is the root cause of disease and illness. You will begin to understand that the Eastern (TCM) approach is firmly anchored in preventive care and the understanding that the Body is energy and...
Bodily Fluids

Bodily Fluids

This module is a provocative journey into the mutual and differing points of view about the bodily mechanisms that help connect, protect, and nurture the body and its organs through the ebb and flow of Body Fluids and...
Shen, Psychology, & Consciousness

Shen, Psychology, & Consciousness

In TCM Shen (Spirit) is a matter of the Heart, Mind, and Spirit combined. In the West, consciousness is considered a function of the mind. Let’s explore these two more closely in the sections contained ahead in this...
Jing & Genetics

Jing & Genetics

Jing (Essence) is a treasured substance in TCM. It is considered one of the revered Three Treasures of TCM. The Three Treasures include Jing, Qi, and Shen (Spirit)Oriental medicine identifies two types of Jing: Pre-Natal Jing and Post-Natal Jing. Together they are...
Blood, Vessels & Channels

Blood, Vessels & Channels

“Blood (Xue)” in the East has unique functions that we will define and explore in this section. In the West, “blood” is associated with cells (red, white and platelets), and it flows through veins and arteries. In the East (TCM), “Blood” is associated with Qi...