She specializes in Chinese and Japanese needle techniques and traditional herbal formulas. Rotondi is a New York State licensed acupuncturist with a master's degree in Oriental Medicine. Only through the proper Yin-Yang balance, can we live in a stable environment and live a happy, healthy life. It also teaches us the importance of opposites in our lives and helps us see where we might be out of balance. The Yin/Yang theory enables the TCM practitioner to look at complex illnesses and see the general pattern of imbalance and therefore render a focused treatment. If the Yin is deficient, there will be a relative abundance of Yang, giving rise to heat symptoms, whereas if there is a Yang deficiency, there will be a relative abundance of Yin, leading the body into more coldness. Sometimes, there is not an excess of either Yin or Yang, but a deficiency. If there is too much Yang, it will overpower Yin, resulting in 'heat' symptoms in the body. If there is too much Yin, it will overpower Yang and 'cold' symptoms manifest in the body. Generally, TCM theory relies on the concept that when there is an imbalance between Yin and Yang in the body, disease occurs. Many times clients display a complex mixture of both Yin and Yang imbalances.

The symbol displays that Yin and Yang are interconnected and necessary for the other's existence.ДЄpplying Yin-Yang theory in TCM takes experience and discernment.

The small circle within each swirl indicates the potential for inter transformation. The curved line indicates the continual inter-consuming and supporting relationship of Yin and Yang. The opposition and interdependence are shown by the fact that while they are both within the circle, they are opposite in color. The white color indicates Yang, while the black indicates Yin. Within each swirl is a small circle of the opposite color. It is a circle with a swirl of white on the left interlocking with a swirl of black on the right. There is a symbol called the 'Yin-Yang Symbol', or a 'Tai Chi symbol', which illustrates all of the concepts of Yin-Yang theory. For example, when there is a high fever (extreme Yang), it is usually followed by severe cold manifestations (extreme Yin). This usually happens when there is extreme Yin or extreme Yang. At other times, Yin and Yang will transform into each other Yang becomes Yin and Yin becomes Yang. The functional (Yang) aspect of the body uses a certain amount of the nutrient (Yin) substance of the body. For the body to make the Yin substances of our body (the fluids, bones and muscles) it must use some of the Yang-functional energy. Yin and Yang are not 'fixed' but are in a state of continuous consumption, support and transformation. Just like without the concept of 'light' (Yang), there could not be 'dark' (Yin), without upward movement (Yang) there could not be downward movement (Yin). Without the concept of 'Yin', there can be no 'Yang' and vice-versa. So you see, it always more accurate to view Yin and Yang as relative values, realizing that all things can be differentiated into Yin and Yang to infinity.Д®ven though Yin-Yang are opposite in nature, they are interdependent. Both morning and afternoon are in the daytime (which is Yang), but when comparing the two times, one is more Yin and one more Yang. We can further divide daytime, by realizing that the morning is Yang in relation to the afternoon. We can see this if we consider that daytime is Yang relative to nighttime, which is Yin. The categorization of Yin-Yang is not absolute, but it is relative. In contrast, those things with the basic properties of coolness, cold, water, stillness, downward and inward direction, nutrient substances, inhibition and darkness pertain to the Yin aspect.

Generally, those things with the basic properties of warmth, heat, fire, movement, upward and outward direction, functional activities, excitement and light pertain to the Yang aspect of nature and our bodies. These things are the exact opposite of each other, and are represented by Yin and Yang in the following way. For example, duality can be seen in the idea of daytime and nighttime, north and south, hot and cold, fire and water. Yin and Yang are opposites and are used to describe the opposite and dual nature of our world. So, what do 'Yin' and 'Yang' mean? They are Chinese words and although they are not easily translated into English, we will define the general concepts behind them. Therefore, all treatments and diagnostic methods are deeply influenced by, and securely rooted in the Yin-Yang theory of balance. Because early physicians applied the theories to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it became a central concept in acupuncture, herbal remedies and bodywork. It was an attempt to explain the workings of nature and all natural phenomena. The concept of the Yin-Yang balance originated in ancient China, during the Yin and Zhou dynasties.

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