The holistic approach of Balance Wave is rooted in harmonizing the perfect balance of continuous vibrational movement inside of the body using the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine through methods like Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Tuina, Cupping, Guasha and Chinese Nutrition Therapy.
Introducing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
中醫
The holistic concept of unity between human and nature is the basis for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This stems from the ancient philosophy of Dao, or “the way the universe works, the way of nature.”
In Daoism, the individual is a component of the universe and the theory of Yin and Yang explains all of life activity.
Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang govern both nature and the human body:
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YIN: In the natural world, Yin represents the earth, moon, dark and the night. In the human body, Yin represents the interior, lower body, downward movements and cold.
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YANG: In the natural world, Yang represents sky or heaven, sun, light and day. In the human body, Yang represents the exterior, upper body, upward movements, and heat.
These two polarities are in a constant movement of transformation and interconnection.
How do Yin and Yang manifest?
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In the seasons
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In the cycle of day and night
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Menstrual cycles
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Heart activity showed in an EKG
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Cerebral activity as seen through an EEG
If the Yin-Yang equilibrium between the exterior environment and the body (including PH and Acid-base balance) is disturbed, disease is the result. In Traditional Chinese medicine, balancing Yin and Yang is the key for wellness.
Qi as energy flow
The concept of Qi is another foundational aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) is understood as life force or energy flow, and it underlies everything. Qi manifests as part of the continuous, vibrational sequences that run without interruption in the environment and the human body.
These last two examples, the heart and cerebral activity, are the survival cycles, “energy cycles” or waves necessary to keep alive and maintain a good movement of Qi and blood without obstruction. The interruption of one of these waves will compromise the life itself.
TCM practitioners and Acupuncturist believe that channeling Qi, or the energy flow, of the human body, restores balance and maintains health. When the network is in balance, Qi distributes equitably throughout the body along 12 main and 6 extraordinary channels known as meridians.
Meridians represent the major organs with their physical and energetic functions in the body. These meridians have their own pathway in the body and do not follow the exact pathway of nerves or blood flow.
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Treatment Plan
In order to create an individual treatment plan, practitioners use different approaches to make a diagnosis. Diagnoses are based on a careful assessment of the 4 methods: Observation, Hearing & Olfaction, Inquiry and Palpation.
In order to classify the diagnosis, we consider the 8 Principles and how this relates to Qi/ Blood /Body Fluidswhich:
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Yin/Yang
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Interior/Exterior
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Excess/Deficiency
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Heat/Cold
Practitioners also use the 5 Elements Theory to understand the balance of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal in the body and the relationship between Heaven- Men- Earth. From there, we assess the location of properties in the body:
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11 Zang-Fu (organs) differentiation
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8 Extraordinary Vessels
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6 Channels (Tai Yang-Shao Yang-Yang Ming-Tai Yin- Shao Yin-Jue Yin)
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6 Stages, 4 Levels, 3 Jiaos
In Chinese medicine, practitioners not only focus on the symptoms/branches of the imbalance, we always look for the cause/root. The cause of a disease can be due to:
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External causes, or the 6 Pathogenic Factors (cold, heat, dryness, dampness, wind, summer heat)
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Internal causes, including the 7 Emotions (anger, happy, worry, sadness, pensiveness, fear and fright)
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Miscellaneous causes, that could include diet, lifestyle, exercise, sex, etc.
With all of the above factors in mind, practitioners make treatment recommendations. Treatment plans often include a number of modalities, such as Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Tuina, Cupping, Guasha and Chinese Nutrition Therapy
