Pain and Disease in Chinese Medicine

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In Chinese Medicine pain and disease are caused by blockage of the body’s vital energy. The Chinese call this energy “Qi (气).” It is said that:

“Where Qi does not flow, there is pain”

Imbalances leading to blockage of the vital energy/Qi include:

  • Emotions: Anger, anxiety, worry, sadness, fear, depression, stress.
  • Environment: Allergens, climate, noise, radiation, toxins.
  • Diet: Drugs, toxins, lack of nutritious foods, overeating of sweets, caffeine, fats.
  • Physical: Overwork, lack of exercise, improper exercise, bad posture, injuries.

The first step in restoring health is to insure the free flow of the vital energy/Qi in the body to maximize your innate ability for self-healing, increased vitality, and inner calm.

“Where there is free flow of Qi, there is no pain”

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