In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),emotionsand physical health are intimately connected.
Alternatively, imbalance in the liver can result in stormy moods.
Diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine is highly individualized.
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According to this approach, the mind and body are inextricably intertwined.
That means that imbalances in your emotions can lead to problems with your physical healthand vice versa.
By 2022, this number had grown to 2.2%.
TCM is based on the principle that mental and physical well-being are intricately entwined.
In TCM, it is believed that emotional imbalances can act as both symptoms and causes for physical issues.
Additionally, mental health conditions are linked to specific physical ailments of key organs.
The TCM Approach
What does the liver have to do with migraines or PMS?
So, the entire mind and body may be evaluated and treated to improve a specific health concern.
The liver, for example, ensures that energy and blood flow smoothly throughout the body.
Or, excess menstrual flow may be due to dysfunction in the liver’s blood-storing ability.
These mental health imbalances can be both symptoms and/or contributing causes of liver dysfunction.
So, when a person is experiencing ailments, TCM practitioners focus on untangling the mind-body imbalances.
Understanding the interplay of each of the five organ-emotion pairings is key to unlocking the healing potential of TCM.
More research needs to be done to determine the efficacy and safety of TCM treatments for specific health issues.
Self-treating a health condition and/or avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences.
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