Below
is an excerpt from the Preserving Health DVD
Traditional Chinese Medicine use the term “chi”
to describe how the seven emotions affect the function of the
human body. It is a kind of invisible energy or invisible power,
existing within the human body. Blood circulation has a close
relationship with the circling of “chi”. As
a result, the quality of “chi” directly affects
the blood circulation.
For example, anger can push “chi” to rise in
reverse order or upward. This will result in rising blood pressure.
Fear can cause “chi” to move downward and may
result in an urge to pass urine, or bed wetting. Fright can
induce a disturbance of “chi” and may result
in temporary dizziness or syncope.
Among the seven sentiments spoken of by Traditional Chinese
Medicine, four of them can exert a great influence on women.
These include‘worry’,‘anxiety’,‘anger’and‘fear’. All of which
can modify menstruation. For example, scanty menstruation can
be seen in a great majority of women suffering from depression.
Ovarian cysts are also pathogenically related to long-term emotional
changes.
In the opinion of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hyperactive
Child Syndrome is considered to be a Yin-Yang disorder
in the liver and kidneys. Yin and Yang are in a relative equilibrium
with‘quietness’belonging to Yin and‘movement’belonging to Yang.
This condition is characterized by restless movement and an
easy loss in temper, reflecting Yang hyperactivity. Its fundamental
cause lies in an imbalance between Yin and Yang in the child’s
body.
