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YIN YANG

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Yin and yang are one of the most fundamental concepts in TCM because it makes up such a large chunk of the foundation of diagnosis and treatment. First appearing in the Book of Changes (Yi Jing), the theory has probably been around since prior to the Warring States Period (pre ...

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Introduction to TCM

Monday, July 30th, 2007

The basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine describe the physiology and pathology of the human body, disease etiology, diagnosis, and differentiation of symptom-complexes. This includes the theories of Yin-Yang, Five Elements, zang-fu, channels-collaterals, qi, blood, body fluid, methods of diagnosis, and differentiation of symptom-complexes.

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Chinese Leap Lunar Months

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Chinese Leap Lunar Months First, we need to know the difference between the Chinese Astronomical Calendar and the Civil Calendar. The Chinese Civil Calendar is posted by the Chinese government. The Chinese Astronomical Calendar is used by astronomers who work for government.

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The Theory of the Chinese Lunar Calendar

Monday, July 30th, 2007

The Theory of the Chinese Lunar Calendar The Chinese calendar combines the lunar and solar systems together. The Year and Day cycles use the solar system. However, there are two different Month cycles in the Chinese calendar. One uses the lunar system and the other uses the solar system. In the ...

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Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch

Monday, July 30th, 2007

ÿ Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch The most significant and outstanding counting system in the Chinese Calendar is the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch.

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