With my Shiatsu course coming up I've had to really start
nailing down the basics of my TCM theory. As its relevant to the
PP's, I thought I'd do a quick guide to the 5 Element Theory.
Hope this is of interest: I'm presuming that by reading this
forum, you have a basic understanding of the Meridians of the
body. If not, in a nutshell according to Tradional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) theory the body is covered by 20 meridians (12
Main Meridians and 8 Extra Ordinary Meridians) or energy
pathways that carry Ki/Qi energy around the body. The 5 Element
Theory Each of the 12 main meridians are associated with one of
five elements; Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. In TCM the
Five Element theory is used as a framework to describe the
relationships between each of the main meridians of the body,
and provide a basis from which to diagnose and administer an
appropriate treatment. The main Meridians of the body can be
broke down as such: Pericardium (aka Heart Constrictor or Heart
Govenor) Tripe Warmer (aka Triple Burner