Try These Chinese Treatments to Fix Your Yin Yang

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Besides the endless culture shocks in food, people and life style you can go on and on when you are sharing your experience with those who have never set foot in China, the Yin & Yang science and the methodology to achieve it can also be a great conversational piece and convince your friends that you really master the subject of China.

The essence of traditional Chinese healing is to see the body as a harmonious whole.   Meaning health is achieved by maintaining the body in a delicate balance of Yin and Yang, which are mutually dependent opposites. 

Yin is the dark side of the mountain, cool, passive and still. Yang is the bright side of the mountain, warm, active and open. The body's harmony is also based on the interplay of five elemental forces represented by earth, metal, water, wood and fire. Each of these elements corresponds to an internal organ as well as emotions, tastes, colours, and sounds. When a correct balance of forces exists, Qi, the essential life force, flows smoothly through Meridians connecting the organ systems.

You can find many of theses treatment below in good spa place, the funniest thing about them is to hear the specialist telling you (usually) how much "shī qì / Yin" in your body but still you need to avoid food with "huǒ qì / Yang"... 

gǔ fāng xūn shēn  古方熏身

(ANCIENT BODY SMOKING) 

This is a traditional technique to rid the body of negative energies. The whole body will be smoked with a special focus on several points. According to classical Chinese healing, treatment will be less efficacious if patients have traces of unwanted negative energies lingering around their bodies. The herbs used as incense, with Acorus roots as a major ingredient, have a potent cleansing effect.

Side note: This treatment is so premium that even most Chinese people have never tried it.

jìn pào shǒu jiǎo 浸泡手脚

(HERBAL HAND AND FOOT SOAK)

Soaks keep the limbs smooth and flexible, improve circulation, reduce aches and pains and prevent arthritis. Among the herbs used are cinnamon twigs and angelica roots, which can promote circulation, remove excess dampness and 'wind' in the body. 

Side note: This can be easily done at home, especially in the winter. It's good for blood circulation and helps get a good night's sleep.

quán shēn jìn yù 全身浸浴

(HERBAL BATH)

A warm herbal bath infusion specially blended for the balancing of Yin and Yang dominance of the body. The Yin body would need a warming herbal formulation while a Yang dominance, a cooling one. Besides harmonizing both the Yin-Yang principles in the body, these can also support and complement various weight-loss programs.

Side note: Trade bubbles for herbs for a change. This is particularly good when you have a fever.

tuī ná àn mó 推拿按摩

 (MASSAGE) 

One of the major differences between Chinese massage and other systems of massage is the focus placed on the Acu-points and directional flow of the subtle channels in the body. Tui-na massage is more than a system of relaxation and tension release. Although attention is also placed on the tendomuscular system, the focus on the subtle channels allows one to influence the organs on a deeper level and treat complex complaints.

Side note: They go deep... I mean really deep and really painful... But you feel good after, especially if it's the first time.

bá guàn ài jiǔ 拔罐艾灸

(CUPPING, MOXIBUSTION)

Cupping is a technique where bamboo or glass cups are heated to create negative pressure and then applied immediately on the skin. This method has various therapeutic benefits, but the primary effect is the removal of heat and the wind in the body. Moxibustion uses a lighted herbal stick (like a cigar) to heat up various acupoints in the body. It has the primary benefits of dispelling cold, promoting circulation and activating the points in the body. The choice of techniques and their combinations will be recommended after consultation with the specialist.

Side note: I don't need to explain cupping more, remember to take a great red circle back photo for your social media!

tài jí quán 太极拳

(TAI CHI)

Yes! The one thing that makes all the old Chinese people cool! Tai Chi Quan is an extensive system of therapeutic breathing, postural and moving exercises, designed to develop inner stamina and circulate energy. Not only is the physical body exercised, but the energy systems of the body are also stimulated and mental functions enhanced. 

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